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Hey all once again, got this LED kit coming soon in the mail and the EBay seller told me I need to wire it to a 12V source. Just wondering where is the best place and any tips on the process of doing this. I would like to get lots of feedback on this one as I am going to tackle this by myself...lol :eek: :eek:. Here is the link to the kit I am getting. Thanks as usual !!
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=350189597463

Also I wrote a longer note further down this page being more specific to the help I need, please read on, Thanks.
 
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Re: where to find a 12V source ?? and how to wire LED's

Ok I guess i worded my question wrong again...lol. I am looking for "hold my hand" kind of instructions and walk me through an LED installation. Things like, do I have to strip my wires on this kit first? Is there soddering needed or do you crimp or electic tape them. If it is the battery i have to hook them too, how do you do this?? Do I wrap them around a terminal or splice into wires already connected to the battery ?? See I need someone who can walk me through the major steps of such a process. I am very handy with tools and can get the farings off and the seat if thats required no problem. I dont like messing with electrical on a new bike without all of your help out there, so PLEASE enlighten me all...LMAO. Also I was thinking of having some of the leds only light up or light up brighter when the brake is pressed. How would one do this?? I like what the guy in this You tube Video has done.... can any tell me how he did this??
Ninja 250R LED Brake Lights

or this one....2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
 
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Re: where to find a 12V source ??

Well I hear spooph is the man when it comes to wiring....hope he can help. Custom or not a wire is attached the same way either crimped or soddered..etc... Ill mount them my way, just need someone with the know-how to say ok..."if you want them to work with a brake light then wire them to this"....or "if you want them running all the time do this".... "and i recommend you sodder them not electric tape for a better job" etc....
Then tell me do i splice or run them to a terminal....really ghost no need to over complicate my questions....lmao.
 
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Re: where to find a 12V source ??

Usually the kit comes with instructions. Do follow them as instructed. U don't want to burn an led light.. And the best source would be the battery. Unless u want to have it turn on as u turn the ignition on. Then there would be a more detail way of doing it
 
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Re: where to find a 12V source ??

Well Hi- tech or Spooph or anyone with the know-how ...Pleeeeaaasssseeee!!!! I need you to show my how to wire LED strips to the battery and brake lights. Really thats simply all I'm asking with tips on the best way to connect them for durability.
 
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Re: where to find a 12V source and how to wire LED's??

Ok hi tech I guess they are going to be brand specific, so the instructions are best. I guess I should be asking for any recommendation on what NOT to do when it comes to the wiring...lol. Also its been said that you have done something similar, if you have posted a topic on this site could you please post me a link cause I cant seem to find yours. Thanks and when I run into a snag I guess I write for help.
 
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Re: where to find a 12V source ??

Ordered it today..lol. With customs at the boarder maybe 2-3 months...lol. I hope in a couple weeks. I ordered a zero gravity windscreen on april 9th and still a no show. These thing take time I guess. So how bout that link?? Did you do something similar with LEDS?
 
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Re: where to find a 12V source ??

I didn't mean to make your task sound more difficult, I kind of know the amount of time spent when it comes to custom wiring lights or anything electronic. I figured hi-tech or someone else would come soon enough. however I see at the time of the last post he still did not show you his work. It Is Awesome...


http://www.newninja.com/ninja-pictures/led-lights-on-my-ninja/
 
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Re: where to find a 12V source ??

Hey Ghost no worries. I really appreciate you trying to help me and your detailed answers. Maybe Im too much of a newbie, but I thought thats what this site was for??. I still cant believe that hose from my other post is that hard to identify with so many "experts" on here. :p

I will get my lights on and they will look sick. They do come with instructions, just thought my fellow ninja family would want to help. Maybe they dont want their bikes out done...lol. ( cough- hi tech -cough) :p
 
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Re: where to find a 12V source ??

Blue Ghost said:
I didn't mean to make your task sound more difficult, I kind of know the amount of time spent when it comes to custom wiring lights or anything electronic. I figured hi-tech or someone else would come soon enough. however I see at the time of the last post he still did not show you his work. It Is Awesome...


http://www.newninja.com/ninja-pictures/led-lights-on-my-ninja/
Click to expand...
thanks blue ghost.. cheers
 
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