New Tourpak bulbs - LED conversion complete

[JohnC]

Since I converted the taillights on my TriGlide to LED, including the addition of a high-mount third brake light, I wanted to do something about the bulbs in the tourpak. The OEM tourpak bulbs are just your standard run-of-the-mill 1157 bulbs, acting as additional running lights and brake lights but lacking the performance and brightness of LED bulbs.

Researching this a bit, I found you can buy specially-designed boards consisting of an array of LEDs. Although they are nice, they have several drawbacks in my opinion: (1) They are quite expensive, (2) they require a bit of disassembly (removing the lenses from the tourpak which can be messy), and (3) they don't provide much light when looking at the bike from the sides.

So I looked around for a plug-and-play replacement and found these on eBay. These bulbs have 27 high-intensity "surface-mount device" (SMD) LEDs with six facing directly to the rear and the other 21 arranged in layers around the bulb. This produces light that's visible from all angles.

Although they took a while getting here, being shipped directly from China, I'm very satisfied with them. They produce very bright red illumination to the tourpak, especially from the sides, and being LED technology they provide that "instant on" performance as expected from an LED bulb. They are true plug-and-play and have no clearance issues whatsoever. They cost $23 for two bulbs with free shipping.

You may be able to find similar bulbs in your local AutoZone, Pep Boys, or other automotive parts retailer but I never took the time to drive all over town to see.

I think this is a good bang-for-your-buck way to go without going overboard on cost.







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[2blackbelts]

Did you have to put a load equalizer on them? Often with LED bulbs, they won't flash, or flash too quickly. They really did help light up the rear better.

2 bb

[JohnC]

No, no load equalizer is needed for the tourpak as they operate only as running lights and aux brake lights; the tourpak does not have turn-signal functionality as wired from the factory.

The high-mount brake light is a universal light-bar from Custom Dynamics. I wired it directly to the light harness in the tourpak. Although the lightbar has dual-intensity capability, I wanted it to light up only when the brake is activated. I feel this makes it more attention-getting.

The tail lights came from HD and the kit includes a new run / brake / turn signal module that replaces the stock module. The new module ensures the fender lamps operate correctly. It also allowed me to convert my front turn signals to LED without having to purchase any additional components other than the bulbs.

[Gorilla]

Looks good thanks for the research I have seen these in the J & P catalog but they are $49 ea so your 2 for $23 was a great deal even if you have to wait a couple of weeks.

[Retcsm07]

So, it has been about 18 months, how have those LED bulbs worked out for you?

[JohnC]

No problems at all. All bulbs work just fine, no problems with hyper-flashing, no issues at all.

[JJHog]

Were these red led's or white led's?

[JJHog]

Well, I just ordered these LED's for my tourpack.

http://www.dhgate.com/product/dhgate...FSbNOgodonYA_A

[trikermutha]

http://www.superbrightleds.com/searc...products/1157/

[Scorpio49]

http://www.superbrightleds.com/searc...products/1157/

Which ones did you order?

[woodmnctry]

No, no load equalizer is needed for the tourpak as they operate only as running lights and aux brake lights; the tourpak does not have turn-signal functionality as wired from the factory.

The high-mount brake light is a universal light-bar from Custom Dynamics. I wired it directly to the light harness in the tourpak. Although the lightbar has dual-intensity capability, I wanted it to light up only when the brake is activated. I feel this makes it more attention-getting.

The tail lights came from HD and the kit includes a new run / brake / turn signal module that replaces the stock module. The new module ensures the fender lamps operate correctly. It also allowed me to convert my front turn signals to LED without having to purchase any additional components other than the bulbs.

Which kit did you acquire for the tail lights?

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[shorty]

Which kit did you acquire for the tail lights?

TKS"
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I just installed the 1157-x45-T and am disappointed with them. I replaced the right side of the tour-pack and compared both side's and could hardly tell the difference. They do draw less power so will leave them in. I have converted the tour-pak to turn signals but that shouldn't make a difference.

[trikermutha]

Which ones did you order?

I havent yet..trying to finish up another porject on the trike first..

[Scorpio49]

So, how difficult is it to access the tour pack light bulbs beyond removing the liner?

[trikermutha]

move the liner turn the bulb holder that easy

[Scorpio49]

Well, I just ordered these LED's for my tourpack.

http://www.dhgate.com/product/dhgate...FSbNOgodonYA_A

Have you installed these yet? Satisfied?