Hey Oppo, I did a thing!

"Xyl0c41n3" (i-am-xyl0c41n3) 01/26/2015 at 10:49 • Filed to: two wheels AWESOME!, bicycleopnik

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Just installed some blue LEDs on my bike!

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Yes, that is a pink bicycle bell with a skull and crossbones wearing a polka dot bow. 'Twas a gift from my mechanic! ^_^

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I love it! And yay for increased visibility, too! <3

Nibby > Xyl0c41n3 01/25/2015 at 22:14

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Best bike ever.

Xyl0c41n3 > Nibby 01/25/2015 at 22:17

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Thanks! It's only awesome because I have the best mechanic ever. He rebuilt practically the entire thing. That hot pink is a custom powder coat, too. I <3 it so much. ^_^

Agrajag > Xyl0c41n3 01/25/2015 at 22:18

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That's awesome.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Xyl0c41n3 01/25/2015 at 22:20

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Something tells me this doesnt sound as badass as it looks.

Xyl0c41n3 > Agrajag 01/25/2015 at 22:20

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Thanks!

Nibby > Xyl0c41n3 01/25/2015 at 22:22

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Dig the flashlight :P

Xazzaphonic (previously known as Vicarious-Chair) > Xyl0c41n3 01/25/2015 at 22:23

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Ha! Awesome. Did the samet hing with that flashlight trick.

Xyl0c41n3 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 01/25/2015 at 22:26

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LMAO! Yeah, it's a little kid's bicycle bell. Sounds exactly like the SFX in the video below. But, like I said, it was a gift from my bike mech, who is totally awesome! And he got it for me because he knows I love hot pink (hard to tell, right?), and because it's just a little bit punk rock. ^_^

Xyl0c41n3 > Xazzaphonic (previously known as Vicarious-Chair) 01/25/2015 at 22:29

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Ha! That flashlight is actually marketed as a bike light. It came with the tail light you can barely see glowing at the back of the bike. It has flash and strobe settings, too. The light isn't that strong, but having them keeps me street legal, and it does help a little. One of these days I'll get a decent headlight for it. It's on my list of upgrades, which includes better pedals, and a new bar. :-)

EL_ULY > Xyl0c41n3 01/25/2015 at 22:31

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Wow! That is suuuper cool!

Xyl0c41n3 > EL_ULY 01/25/2015 at 22:37

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Gracias, Uly! ^_^

Xazzaphonic (previously known as Vicarious-Chair) > Xyl0c41n3 01/25/2015 at 22:43

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wow. yeah looks like how I took a flash light from Menard's and wraped it on with electrical tape. Get some curled bars? I found a little gem: '87 Schwinn Tempo. Came with hooked pedals and curled bars; just had to put cushier tape over them. Shifter on the frame of the bike is a bit odd, though.

*Not my bike, mine's black and chrome. Same frame size. Was nearly a $2,000 bike back when new, got it for $180 :)

I don't use it nearly enough, though. Up in my parent's garage for the winter with a flat, imploded tire that nearly killed me... or at least nearly launched me into Lake Michigan.

Dusty Ventures > Xyl0c41n3 01/25/2015 at 23:09

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You guys actually have laws about lights on bikes? Interesting

Xyl0c41n3 > Dusty Ventures 01/25/2015 at 23:19

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Yup, in Texas we're supposed to ride in the street if bike lanes aren't available. And a head and tail light are required for riding after dark/before dawn. A lot of towns have specific ordinances requiring such, as well. Aside from making you more visible, it also helps keep you from getting a useless ticket. (Yep, I have known cops who pull over cyclists riding without lights and issue them tickets).

Dusty Ventures > Xyl0c41n3 01/25/2015 at 23:51

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That's actually a good idea. Here it's "you really should have a light when riding at night, but if you don't then whatever." I can't tell you how many close calls I've had with people on bikes that don't even have the standard reflectors. And of course they all wear black.

Xyl0c41n3 > Dusty Ventures 01/26/2015 at 00:19

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Oh yeah, definitely. Just because it's the law doesn't mean people actually follow it, though. My parents were telling me they nearly hit a cyclist last night. No lights, wearing black, and he was holding a drink in one hand. Real smart, that one. Too many people get hit around here, though. :-( Two cyclists were killed within 3 miles of my house just within the last year. :-/ So yeah, I want to be as visible as possible.

Dusty Ventures > Xyl0c41n3 01/26/2015 at 01:04

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Yes, please be as visible as possible

Xyl0c41n3 > Dusty Ventures 01/26/2015 at 01:18

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Will do! G'night, Dusty! Hope you have a good week. ^_^

Spoon II > Xyl0c41n3 01/26/2015 at 01:20

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Looks safe and awesome at the same time! Nice!

Dusty Ventures > Xyl0c41n3 01/26/2015 at 01:27

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Thanks, Xy! You too

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Xyl0c41n3 01/26/2015 at 10:51

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*Incoherent TRON reference goes here*

Sam > Xyl0c41n3 01/26/2015 at 10:54

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I don't think anyone won't see you now. In fact, quite the opposite. Everyone will be like, "woah, is that a Light Cycle?"

KnowsAboutCars > Xyl0c41n3 01/26/2015 at 10:58

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What I imagine your bike doing next:

Xyl0c41n3 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/26/2015 at 10:58

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TRON, semi-analog edition. ^_^

Xyl0c41n3 > KnowsAboutCars 01/26/2015 at 10:59

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LMAO!!!!

Mercedes Streeter > Xyl0c41n3 01/26/2015 at 11:00

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LEDs need to be pink for MAXIMUM PINK!!!

P.S. Sorry for leaving the game the other night, my Internet is a fail sometimes. :(

Xyl0c41n3 > Mercedes Streeter 01/26/2015 at 11:02

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Oh trust me, I looked for pink first. They do come in pink, but none of the stores in my area carried them in that color. *sad face* But I think the blue makes for a nice contrast. ^_^ And no worries about the game. See ya next time!

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Xyl0c41n3 01/26/2015 at 11:04

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TRON, now for the IBM PC-XT. Oh hey, maybe the sixteen-color thing is why the loud pink.

TheHondaBro > Xyl0c41n3 01/26/2015 at 11:11

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Is this a flashlight?

Mercedes Streeter > Xyl0c41n3 01/26/2015 at 11:14

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Whew! ^_^

And it probably looks awesome at speed! Tell me more about those LEDs, I have a blue bike to match my car. :)

Xyl0c41n3 > TheHondaBro 01/26/2015 at 11:19

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Kind of. It's part of a really inexpensive bike headlight/tail light combo. It's got an always-on setting, as well as a flashing and a strobe setting. The tail light has different settings, too. I need a better headlight, though.

Xyl0c41n3 > Mercedes Streeter 01/26/2015 at 11:21

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They're cheap, waterproof, battery operated, and can be cut to size. Plus they're pretty easy to install. DO IT!!! ^_^

Mercedes Streeter > Xyl0c41n3 01/26/2015 at 11:37

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Making a note. Spring is going to be FUN! :)

Any links? lol

Xyl0c41n3 > Mercedes Streeter 01/26/2015 at 11:46

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Walmart , yo!! They're $10 a wheel in-store, so don't bother ordering them online. But that's the link to the pink ones. ^_^

Mercedes Streeter > Xyl0c41n3 01/26/2015 at 11:55

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Thanks!!! <3

Gotta love Wally World. :)

gamefreak32 > Xyl0c41n3 01/26/2015 at 20:29

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Umm,you might want to check some state laws. Attaching blue lights to a vehicle in many states is a serious crime. In NC it is illegal to attach a blue light to a non-police vehicle. In NC a bike is a vehicle.

Xyl0c41n3 > gamefreak32 01/26/2015 at 20:44

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Blue running lights are legal in my state. These would qualify as running lights. Pretty much as long as they don't flash or strobe, I'm good. (See code below. Emphasis mine).

a person may not operate a motor vehicle equipped with a red, white, or blue beacon, flashing, or alternating lights unless the equipment is:

used as specifically authorized by this chapter; or

a running lamp , tail lamp, backup lamp, or turn signal lamp that is used as authorized by law.

https://www.txdps.state.tx.us/RSD/PSB/News/b…

Just tonight I saw a black sedan with blue running lights underneath the running boards and a motorcycle with blue lights peeking out from its core. I really can't go a day without seeing at least one person using decorative blue lights somewhere on their vehicle. Guess we're fans 'round these here parts. ^_^

Xyl0c41n3 > Spoon II 01/26/2015 at 20:50

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Thank you! ^_^