3rd Brake Light/Running Light - Detailed Instructions & Part Numbers ("Chas. Runner")

[kevins2]

The 3rd tail light is a good idea, but if you haven't upgraded to LED tail lights, that's a major safety improvement that I'd suggest first because it's so easy to do. I recommend the bulbs from Superbrightled.com. The cost of these bulbs has come down substantially so no reason not to use them. Be sure to get the red LEDs. They are bright even in direct sunlight and looking at mine makes me squint from the brightness in low light. I left the 1157 bulbs in the front so had no problem with the flasher working.

Kevin

[ACHiPo]

Originally Posted by kevins2

The 3rd tail light is a good idea, but if you haven't upgraded to LED tail lights, that's a major safety improvement that I'd suggest first because it's so easy to do. I recommend the bulbs from Superbrightled.com. The cost of these bulbs has come down substantially so no reason not to use them. Be sure to get the red LEDs. They are bright even in direct sunlight and looking at mine makes me squint from the brightness in low light. I left the 1157 bulbs in the front so had no problem with the flasher working.

Kevin

Kevin,
Absolutely agree! I ordered the 1157 replacement bulbs (and ballast resistors just in case) this morning. I ordered 4 just to have spares as I'm I'm most concerned about the brake lights, not so much the front signal lights. If there are no issues I can always add the front (thus the ballast resistors).

Evan

[Kit Coyle]

Superbrightled.com has several choices for 1157 bulbs. Is the one you are
ordering the dual function 1157 with the stock cover @ $14.95 each ? The
other choices are uncovered cylinders...but much cheaper.