Adding LED's to pannier question

essjay · Oct 31, 2008

Considering adding some LED's to the panniers to act either as a fog light ot just an indication light of how wide the bike is.

The thing I'm thinking of is how to best come up with a quick disconnect function. Could I use a stereo 3.5mm cable and jack? The same has the jacks on the end of headphones but I'd be sending 12v+ down one side the other as ground as opposed to audio left and right.

Would it work? Can't think why it wouldn't as long as the 3.5mm female port was waterproofed while not in use (ie. get marine ports with covers).

digga · Oct 31, 2008

no reason as to why not

but try out the powerlets website

or here www.easternbeaver.com

brassmonkey001 · Oct 31, 2008

Thanks Digga. I've been looking for a source for electrical stuff and this site fits the bill. :thumb2

Global Rider · Nov 2, 2008

essjay said:
Considering adding some LED's to the panniers to act either as a fog light ot just an indication light of how wide the bike is.

Even though light kits are available from GiVi, I decided to keep it simple by using 3M reflective sheeting behind the GiVi reflectors. Doing so made a very noticeable difference.

Additional info.

digga · Nov 2, 2008

brassmonkey001 said:
Thanks Digga. I've been looking for a source for electrical stuff and this site fits the bill.

Theres loads of stuff on there, it all seems to be top quality as well.
His shrink tube is the DB's

as are his relay kits. :augie

Annette · Dec 9, 2008

My chap fitted these to his panniers - and as I'm usually the one following him I can certainly say that you cannot ignore them

He wired them into the existing loom using the same circuits - rear light and brake light.
They can be wired for indicators as well, but he didn't do this as it's a red lense.
He used the 3 way AMP Superseals to make a waterproof connection that's easily disconnected when not using panniers.

No lights

Tail lights only

Brake lights on

Again, tail lights only

and again, with brake lights on

They're so good we decided to import some and put them in the shop

trotsky · Dec 10, 2008

Annette said:
They're so good we decided to import some and put them in the shop

You should have sourced and sold the connectors too. Although they are all over fleabay like a rash.

talltony · Dec 10, 2008

Annette said:
They're so good we decided to import some and put them in the shop

Is the £29.99 per pair or each?
Thanks,
Tony

Annette · Dec 11, 2008

trotsky said:
You should have sourced and sold the connectors too. Although they are all over fleabay like a rash.

We couldn't source the AMP Superseals at a price that would be competitive.

talltony said:
Is the £29.99 per pair or each?
Thanks,
Tony

Sorry about that Tony - yes it is for a pair (a pannier set)

Pauly S · Dec 11, 2008

check out these...

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/home/homepage.php

then check out the motorcycle section.

also check the glow fuses which light up when the fuse blows...cool.

aha weatherproof connectors:
Weatherproof connectors.
Supplied in sets of male & female housings, centre & end seals,
terminals and terminal locking plates.
Overall dimensions: (6 way) 22x29x44mm.
For cables up to 1.0 mm2.
Prices shown for connectors are for complete sets,
including both halves and terminals.

Ref Type £(each) £(10) Enter quantity
SWP1 1 way £2.15 £17.16
SWP2 2 way £3.35 £26.78
SWP3 3 way £3.93 £31.46
SWP4 4 way £5.52 £44.20
SWP5 5 way £6.92 £55.38
SWP6 6 way £8.03 £64.22
Spare terminals
Ref Type £(qty) £(100) Enter quantity
3-5550 Male £1.81 (10) £13.56
3-5560 Female £1.81 (10) £13.56
3-7750 Blanking plug £0.24 (each) £19.37

here:http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/connectors/multiconnectors.php

elevensies · Dec 11, 2008

Im liking the 3m reflective material behind the plastic bit on the topbox, cheers.

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I should change this

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