Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => Accessories and Modifications - C10 => Topic started by: Squishman on February 07, 2012, 08:54:46 PM
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I just ordered a set of the Cree LED's. Not sure where I will be mounting them (fyi: I have no highway pegs or tip-over bars). So I would appreciate ideas where they might go. Also, if you guys have photos, that would be most appreciated. Thx!
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back in the day I had these on my 1999 C-10
(http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l140/n7myr/MVC-618S.jpg)
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Is that just bolted to the plastic Don, or is there something more structural under the headlight that it is attached to?
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Geez Tod
I have had 14 bikes since that one and who know how many farkles
I am getting old and it's hard to remember
but I do know that it was not just anchored in the plastic. there was some other mounting thing. it seems to me it used the bolts that hold the brake lines under the front fairing.
I do remember one of the COG guys was making and selling the bracket so maybe someone else will chime in
Don
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I believe Larry Buck made that light bar..
http://bucksporttouring.com/lights.html (http://bucksporttouring.com/lights.html)
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(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj287/Rexrated/IMG_0235.jpg)
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj287/Rexrated/IMG_0234.jpg)
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Last time I tried to order from Buck, he took the dough, but never sent an email of any kind until I called him a couple weeks later, got vm, called a few days later, got vm, then finally after about 3 weeks, called again and he said he was too busy to make the part and refunded me. Not sure I want to go through that again.
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Todd,
Check with snarf. He makes a pair of brackets that attach to fairing where the mid and top meet. Mounting the brackets utilizes the bolts already there and puts lights right in line where a light bar would. No problem when taking off fairing either.
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Todd,
Check with snarf. He makes a pair of brackets that attach to fairing where the mid and top meet. Mounting the brackets utilizes the bolts already there and puts lights right in line where a light bar would. No problem when taking off fairing either.
Something along this line?
pics from Slybones.
(http://home.comcast.net/~slybones/Concours/images/IMGP6271.JPG)
(http://home.comcast.net/~slybones/Concours/images/IMGP6280.JPG)
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Something along this line?
pics from Slybones.
(http://home.comcast.net/~slybones/Concours/images/IMGP6271.JPG)
(http://home.comcast.net/~slybones/Concours/images/IMGP6280.JPG)
Yea, like that!!!! ;D
Then I can upgrade my lights too. :thumbs:
Morning Chris.
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I need to mention that the originator of those mounts was GBYII. I just want to give credit were credit is due.
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Snarf, Do you have a set that I can order?
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That I do, just let me know what color you have in mind.
sending ya a pm
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From your first post it sounds like to me that you need a set of highway pegs.....hmmmmm were in the word could you find a set of them :o :o
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That's a pretty cool way to mount lights. Where can I get brackets like that?
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I believe I have one more set that just needs powdercoated
I will pm you some details
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Ok,thanks.
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Todd,
Check with snarf. He makes a pair of brackets that attach to fairing where the mid and top meet. Mounting the brackets utilizes the bolts already there and puts lights right in line where a light bar would. No problem when taking off fairing either.
Thx Bowtie and Snarf! Great looking brackets!
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That's a pretty cool way to mount lights. Where can I get brackets like that?
The light brackets that mount to the cowling using pre-existing holes as pictured above are made by forum member and friend to all SNARF contact him via PM sent him money and he will send you a set.
I like mine..... I lined the back side of mine with the soft half of velcro so that I would not worry about the brackets marking my paint.
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Thanks Tcro. I contacted and paid Mr. Snarf. He is making mine close to the color of my bike, so that's cool. Good idea about lining the back.
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MR. SNARF, man don't go giving him a big head ;)
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MR. SNARF, man don't go giving him a big head ;)
You have to admit; it does have a nice ring to it :chugbeer:
I'm kinda leaning towards "all hail king Snarf" :hail: I think that title is reserved for SISF
Tony, that is a great idea to keep from mucking up the paint, I have had my brackets off many times and have not seen any noticeable damage; an ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure
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Here's mine:
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2248100280089716678qsvFJT?vhost=rides (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2248100280089716678qsvFJT?vhost=rides)
use the 'Prev' and 'Next' buttons to see additional views as well as details on the homemade bracket.
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Here's mine:
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2248100280089716678qsvFJT?vhost=rides (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2248100280089716678qsvFJT?vhost=rides)
What are they and where did the pre-made brackets come from?
What is it biting onto on the bike (would it matter if it was an '87 vs. an '03)?
Whats the center to center distance between the threaded rod.?
What size and length threaded rod?
What size and length square tube
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Here's the recipe:
Obtain the following parts, available at HD or Lowes or any Hardware
- 1 aluminum 36" square tube from Home Depot.
(I made 2 lightbars for 2 bikes out of it - a C10 and a Voyager XII)
- 2 beam clamps (electrical section I believe) Less than $2 ea.
- threaded rod to match the beam clamp holes - enough length to reach the bottom bar of fairing stay (see text below).
- 4 regular nuts and 6 washers to fit threaded rod.
- 2 nyloc nuts to fit the threaded rod.
Holes in square tube for threaded rod mounting are 3 3/4" apart measured O.C.
The threaded rods are 4 3/16" to 4 1/4" long. There is some adjustment available in them depending how far up you thread them into the beam clamp and how thick your washers are on the bottom. Measure twice cut once! Run a nut onto the rod BEFORE you cut it with a hacksaw or dremel tool. Then you can lightly dress up the jags of the cut on a grinder, backing the nut back off to straighten any thread boogering.
The bar itself is 19" long. This could vary for you depending on the size of the lights you select.
To get the holes right for the rod, cut the tube to length, measure and marked the exact middle of the tube. (9.5" for mine).
Then I measured half of the 3 3/4" to the left and right of the center mark at 1 7/8" each way.
Use a point punch to make the holes exactly where you want them, centered on the tube.
I used stainless hardware whenever possible due to weather exposure.
Assemble as shown in pic: http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2324963860089716678OgEjAi?vhost=rides (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2324963860089716678OgEjAi?vhost=rides)
The beam clamps fasten the assembly to the bottom front bar of the fairing stay. I believe that part of the fairing stay is the same for all C10's. Measure first so you are sure to get the right length threaded rod. I don't remember if I had to remove the fairing access panel on the bottom for this to fit, its been a while. With ratchet drive extenstions, I was able to get a socket wrench on the beam clamp screws without removing any inner or outer fairing pieces. Just had to turn the handlebars just right to provide a straight shot.
I also went to the trouble of drilling holes and running the wire to the lights inside the square tube to keep it neat. That was the biggest job of the entire project.
Its worked out for over 5 years for me, and it cost about $30 - $35 for each of the 2 bikes including the lights.
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Just a reminder that only driving lights should be mounted that high. Fog lights will throw a scattered pattern than blinds traffic and does little to improve your vision. Read more in the FAQs:
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=570.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=570.0)
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Excellent write up - Thanks Stan! Off to Lowes this weekend. And, thanks for the fog light reminder too Elvin. 8)
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Yes Elvin is right - those are briving lights I used.
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Here is a link I had for a light bar. This one does not clamp to the crossbar.
http://rides.webshots.com/album/271748812GdeoCQ (http://rides.webshots.com/album/271748812GdeoCQ)
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Here is a link I had for a light bar. This one does not clamp to the crossbar.
http://rides.webshots.com/album/271748812GdeoCQ (http://rides.webshots.com/album/271748812GdeoCQ)
Nice link......looks familiar :o Oh yeah, those are my photos of the bar I built :nuts:
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Great, thanks for fessing up. I couldn't remember who did it. I would like to do it too but the problem is finding a light I would want to use that wouldn't cost a ton (for me).
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I am with you on that. I don't do enough night driving to spend 300plus on lights.
Wayne
Great, thanks for fessing up. I couldn't remember who did it. I would like to do it too but the problem is finding a light I would want to use that wouldn't cost a ton (for me).
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I am with you on that. I don't do enough night driving to spend 300plus on lights.
Wayne
I don't ride at night a lot either but they make you more noticeable from the front during the day.
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Great, thanks for fessing up. I couldn't remember who did it. I would like to do it too but the problem is finding a light I would want to use that wouldn't cost a ton (for me).
The most expensive part of my set-up was the light bar. Sorry I can't remember who here made it but that was $75.00 shipped. The Hella driving lights I'm using we're under $40.00. I picked up a waterproof marine switch for $7.00. If your just wanting to be more visible, try a set of LED driving lights. Their all over eBay for under $30.00. I work the second shift so 50% of my riding is at night. The Hellas work very well. Clearwater and Piaa's will rock your wallet pretty hard. I couldn't do those either but the cheaper route has worked very well so far.
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So what model lights are those?
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So what model lights are those?
I'm at work right now but I'll get the info when I get home tonight.
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These are the driving lights I'm using.
http://compare.ebay.com/like/330561823227 (http://compare.ebay.com/like/330561823227)
LED Driving lights. (Be seen effect)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Euro-6-LED-Daytime-Running-Light-DRL-Kit-Fog-Lamp-Day-Driving-Daylight-Toyota-/150754751552?hash=item2319aef440&item=150754751552&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Euro-6-LED-Daytime-Running-Light-DRL-Kit-Fog-Lamp-Day-Driving-Daylight-Toyota-/150754751552?hash=item2319aef440&item=150754751552&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr)
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How well do those lights work? Are you running HID? I have HID and I know when I go out into the country at night it does a great job of lighting the road. I just wonder what else these might bring to the table besides being seen better? It would have probably helped when I was coming back from my SS1K ride when I was riding thru the Texas Hill Country at night on an old 2 lane road with grass about 4 feet tall on the side of the road. It scared the hell outta me waiting for some deer to run out in front of me.
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How well do those lights work? Are you running HID? I have HID and I know when I go out into the country at night it does a great job of lighting the road. I just wonder what else these might bring to the table besides being seen better? It would have probably helped when I was coming back from my SS1K ride when I was riding thru the Texas Hill Country at night on an old 2 lane road with grass about 4 feet tall on the side of the road. It scared the hell outta me waiting for some deer to run out in front of me.
Yes, I'm also running a VVME 35W H.I.D. system. The driving lights I posted will widen your field of vision greatly. They will light up the side of the road by about 20 feet or so. Mine are mounted down low which I like. The driving lights light up the whole front (up close) and sides of the road. They however DO NOT throw a laser beam of light down range........That's what the H.I.D. does :thumbs: I don't worry about creatures at night any more. I'll (hopefully) will see their eyes glowing long before I reach them :o ;D.
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Did you wire them separate with a switch or do they come on with the high beam? Do you run the HID on high to see way down the road and use the aux lights for up closer and ditches? Sounds like I may have to get some more lights!
Wayne
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Did you wire them separate with a switch or do they come on with the high beam? Do you run the HID on high to see way down the road and use the aux lights for up closer and ditches? Sounds like I may have to get some more lights!
Wayne
My driving lights are totally separate from the head light. That way I can run the high beam and still have the driving lights on. It's not legal...........what can I say. ;D. Yes I do use the high beam on the dark country roads.
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I'll post some pictures tomorrow morning.
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You know, back when I used to ride my XS Eleven I had some mini engine guards and on top of them I mounted some rectangular fog lights. I had them hooked up to a switch on the side of the fairing and they were wired as stand alone. Those things really did a good job of lighting up the road around me regardless of the fact that they were yellow. They remind me of these:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Blazer-OE-Fog-Light-Kit/15111229 (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Blazer-OE-Fog-Light-Kit/15111229)
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Just a word of caution about adding any "extra" lighting to a vehicle. This may not effect you in the state in which you live. In VA, we are only allowed to use lighting that is DOT, ANSI, or SAE approved (according to the "Superintendent") and would be cast into the lens. The no-name and unmarked lights from Wal-mart and other store may not be approved. Most inspectors don't really care, but if you get a picky one, he may tell you to remove them. Just some food for thought. YMMV.
The VA Code says: Every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one headlight which shall be of a type that has been approved by the Superintendent and shall be capable of projecting sufficient light to the front of such motorcycle to render discernible a person or object at a distance of 200 feet. However, the lights shall not project a glaring or dazzling light to persons approaching such motorcycles. In addition, each motorcycle may be equipped with not more than two auxiliary headlights of a type approved by the Superintendent.
If anyone wants to read it:
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+46.2-1012 (http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+46.2-1012)
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It is crazy that it says "approved by the superintendent". What exactly does that mean. It should mention if it was DOT approved. That makes it seem very subjective.
Doesn't seem to be a problem in Texas:
http://law.onecle.com/texas/transportation/547.801.00.html (http://law.onecle.com/texas/transportation/547.801.00.html)
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from the TX code you referenced (emphasis added):
§ 547.801. LIGHTING EQUIPMENT. (a) A motorcycle, including a motor-driven cycle, shall be equipped with:
(1) not more than two headlamps mounted at a height from 24 to 54 inches;
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That would refer to headlights as in Murphs double headlight. If it refereed to other lights a lot of folks would be in trouble, but they are not. They wouldn't be able to pass their vehicle inspection once a year.
Here is some additional info:
Texas State Statute 547-330
Sec. 547.330. AUXILIARY DRIVING LAMPS PERMITTED. (a) A motor vehicle may be equipped with no more than two auxiliary driving lamps.
(b) An auxiliary driving lamp shall be mounted on the front of the vehicle at a height from 16 to 42 inches.
(c) Auxiliary driving lamps may be used with headlamps as specified by Section 547.333.
Sec. 547.333. MULTIPLE-BEAM LIGHTING EQUIPMENT REQUIRED. (a) Unless provided otherwise, a headlamp, auxiliary driving lamp, auxiliary passing lamp, or combination of those lamps mounted on a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle:
(1) shall be arranged so that the operator can select at will between distributions of light projected at different elevations; and
(2) may be arranged so that the operator can select the distribution automatically.
(b) A lamp identified by Subsection (a) shall produce:
(1) an uppermost distribution of light or composite beam that is aimed and emits light sufficient to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of at least 450 feet ahead during all conditions of loading; and
(2) a lowermost distribution of light or composite beam that:
(A) is aimed and emits light sufficient to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of at least 150 feet ahead; and
(B) is aimed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam on a vehicle that is operated on a straight, level road under any condition of loading projects into the eyes of an approaching vehicle operator.
(c) A person who operates a vehicle on a roadway or shoulder shall select a distribution of light or composite beam that is aimed and emits light sufficient to reveal a person or vehicle at a safe distance ahead of the vehicle, except that:
(1) an operator approaching an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet shall select:
(A) the lowermost distribution of light or composite beam, regardless of road contour or condition of loading; or
(B) a distribution aimed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the lamp projects into the eyes of an approaching vehicle operator; and
(2) an operator approaching a vehicle from the rear within 300 feet may not select the uppermost distribution of light.
(d) A motor vehicle of a model year of 1948 or later, other than a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, that has multiple-beam lighting equipment shall be equipped with a beam indicator that is:
(1) designed and located so that the lighted indicator is visible without glare to the vehicle operator; and
(2) lighted only when the uppermost distribution of light is in use.
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It is crazy that it says "approved by the superintendent". What exactly does that mean. It should mention if it was DOT approved. That makes it seem very subjective.
The super fine VA print:
"... of a type that has been submitted to and approved by the Superintendent or meets or exceeds the standards and specifications of the Society of Automotive Engineers, the American National Standards Institute, Incorporated or the federal Department of Transportation."
A vendor (or citizen) can submit a device for testing and approval to the state. Of course there are fees involved with the process. The Code identifies the steps in the process if you read all of the details.
The easy way is to have a light with SAE, ANSI, or DOT cast in the lens (just like all/most OEM parts out there).
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Tele130, does that light have some sort of DOT stamp on it or in the documentation (not that you still have the documentation ;-) )
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Tele130, does that light have some sort of DOT stamp on it or in the documentation (not that you still have the documentation ;-) )
This is the only "Stamping" I can find. It's kinda hard to see (Auto Focus on the camera doesn't like the clear lens) but it does not say DOT approved. It's stamped "02B E11 0145 NS-13"
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj287/Rexrated/IMG_0418.jpg)
Here's the other pic's of my light bar set-up I said I'd upload today. :thumbs:
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj287/Rexrated/IMG_0411.jpg)
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj287/Rexrated/IMG_0410.jpg)
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I'm seriously thinking about mounting the current driving lights on the bottom of the bar and mounting these LED Day Time Running Lights on top of the bar.
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj287/Rexrated/led-running-light-kit-drlcw8hf-front1.jpg)
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj287/Rexrated/led-running-light-kit-drlcw8hf-on1.jpg)
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I wonder what those would look like at night with the other lights on? With all those lights on I could see someone saying "dear, why is that jet plane so low" :rotflmao:
Who makes those?
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This is the only "Stamping" I can find. It's kinda hard to see (Auto Focus on the camera doesn't like the clear lens) but it does not say DOT approved. It's stamped "02B E11 0145 NS-13"
They are "ECE" approved and would not be legal in VA (and maybe other places), although an inspector may see markings and pass them. They are made by a company called SIRIUS. I have their catalog if you want it. Here is a clip something I found:
The United States and Canada are the two significant exceptions; there ECE regulations are generally not recognised and ECE-compliant vehicles and equipment are not authorised for import, sale, or use in the US, unless they are tested to be compliant with US car safety laws, or for limited non driving use (E.G. car show displays). Items approved as meeting an ECE Regulation are marked with an E and a number, within in a circle.
I got burned twice by inspectore, so I alwys check these things. I bet that the original packaging says something like "for show or off-road use only". Its usually really fine print and hiding somewhere. Both my Hella and PIAA lights have an actual DOT or SAE ( can't remember which) with number cast into them. All of the "name brand" lights I have seen that are approved by an appropriate agency are clearly marked, unless they are specifically packaged as "off-road" use only. When a "name brand" company marks them "off-road use only" it is usually because the light is exceptionally bright (150+ watt) or the light pattern is not recommended for highway use.
But what do I know, I'm not an engineer. I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
Here is where I found some of this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Forum_for_Harmonization_of_Vehicle_Regulations (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Forum_for_Harmonization_of_Vehicle_Regulations)
P.S. - Don't get me wrong, I love extra lighting. I'm just trying to prevent someone wasting money on something that may get them in trouble somewhere.
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I wonder what those would look like at night with the other lights on? With all those lights on I could see someone saying "dear, why is that jet plane so low" :rotflmao:
Who makes those?
;D And don't forget the H.I.D. headlight too :yikes: :rotflmao:
Their at Superbrightleds.com
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fspecs%2Fdrlcw8hf_specs.htm (http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fspecs%2Fdrlcw8hf_specs.htm)
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I have been thinking about relpacing them with the Hella FF50's that Murph sells.......................or use to sell. Can't find
them on his site any more???????
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Those are cool! And approved! $25 per set, I might get some of those.
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I have them on mine but I need to move them. They kill the bulbs every couple of months from vibration.
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Nice link......looks familiar :o Oh yeah, those are my photos of the bar I built :nuts:
I just went back to look at the photos again and realized that I did not see any material callout. Can you tell me what you used to create those?
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?
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Those are cool! And approved! $25 per set, I might get some of those.
I ordered a set on Friday morning. They shipped Friday afternoon. I'll post some pic's when they arrive. :thumbs:
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Here is my set up now with the Cree LED's and HID Xenon headlamp. Thanks for the help, and thx Mr. Snarf for the great brackets! I am happy with the color.
(http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx159/Squishman/upgrades%20and%20improvements/sidelights.jpg)
(http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx159/Squishman/upgrades%20and%20improvements/lit.jpg)
(http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx159/Squishman/upgrades%20and%20improvements/frontlights.jpg)
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Looks fantastic. How do the Crees work lighting up the ditches?
Wayne
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Haven't ridden at night yet! Winter is just getting over. This week will be nice. I'll let ya know.
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Never noticed you are inMN. I am in ND. Still have the bike apart thinking I had weeks to go. Very warm today. Goota get my butt in gear!
Wayne
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Haven't ridden at night yet! Winter is just getting over. This week will be nice. I'll let ya know.
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The light brackets that mount to the cowling using pre-existing holes as pictured above are made by forum member and friend to all SNARF contact him via PM sent him money and he will send you a set.
I like mine..... I lined the back side of mine with the soft half of velcro so that I would not worry about the brackets marking my paint.
What the heck is on the ends of your front axle???
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What the heck is on the ends of your front axle???
Sliders?
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Its a light bar....just on the other end...... and hooked up to a brakelight modulator.
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff304/vk5zlr/DSCN2154.jpg)
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Mine are a set of aluminum pieces bent into "gull wings". Mounted to lip of fairing near top of wheel. Drilled two holes but they won't show if I take the lights out.
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Guess I'll jump on this thread too. It's been a while since I have had time to post here been real busy with moving and the new job. I have sold a few of these to other members here, Doug being one of them for the lower bracket. I do do a lot of night driving in Fl. and I want to be able to light up the sides of the road and see whats about to jump out in front of me. Plus they do come in very handy when I am trying to get the attention of the idiot cager that I know does not see me. I have them set up on one switch double pole so only one set of lights are on at one time.
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I used a section of aluminum angle bar, radiused for tire clearance & epoxied a section of 3/8" tubing underneath to protect the wires. Bolted up to the 2 front lower side fairing bolt holes. Since that pic was taken, I've removed the lower fog lites & trimmed the bar accordingly. Also, as a benefit, the bar is sturdy enough, that it prevented damage during a parking lot tipover when the sidestand wasn't deployed properly ::)
(http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/1451/1319642793052933502S500x500Q85.jpg)
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Snarfs brackets and these lights
http://24x7diy.com/product_info.php/cPath/33/products_id/63 (http://24x7diy.com/product_info.php/cPath/33/products_id/63)
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:yikes:
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Snarfs brackets and these lights
http://24x7diy.com/product_info.php/cPath/33/products_id/63 (http://24x7diy.com/product_info.php/cPath/33/products_id/63)
TurboJoe, looks like we chose the same color for Snarf to powdercoat them. I also have a '99 conk.
I like the way they turned out. Yours looks good too.
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Okay, question for ALL you riders that have aux lights. How many of you run them ALL the time? or just at night? I'm going to install some lights, I'm looking for enhanced night riding. Those of you that know me know I work 3rd shift 22:00-06:00 I do ALOT of night riding. I already have an HID kit, that is great. But I would also like more (off to the side). Any suggestions would be great. I have a set of SNARF brackets on the way too. Also how may have the stock alternator? and if your running 55watts x 2, do you still leave them on all the time?
Cheers
Ron
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Okay, question for ALL you riders that have aux lights. How many of you run them ALL the time? or just at night? I'm going to install some lights, I'm looking for enhanced night riding. Those of you that know me know I work 3rd shift 22:00-06:00 I do ALOT of night riding. I already have an HID kit, that is great. But I would also like more (off to the side). Any suggestions would be great. I have a set of SNARF brackets on the way too. Also how may have the stock alternator? and if your running 55watts x 2, do you still leave them on all the time?
Cheers
Ron
The lights I got don't use much power at all. I do have a switch, but leave them on during the day. I have the stock alternator. The Cree lights I got have a circuit that knows when you start the engine and when you turn off your key, even though it is wired to the battery. It is not wired to anything else. They stay on for 20 seconds after you shut off your key too.
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I have a 55 watt HID headlight conversion kit with Murph's headlight harness and I wired my Aux lights right into the same circuit.
The Aux lights say they use 20 watts of power, I don't know if that's one light or both lights together. I have the stock alternator and the lights don't come on until you hit the starter button, just like the headlight, and they are always on when the bike is running. (no on/off switch)
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TurboJoe, looks like we chose the same color for Snarf to powdercoat them. I also have a '99 conk.
I like the way they turned out. Yours looks good too.
Squishman, did you notice how nice of a job Snarf did at matching the color of the bracket, to the lighter purple pin stripe the PO had used on my bike? (wasn't intentional, he didn't know about the pin stripe, some things just work out. I like the way this "thing" worked out)
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Squishman, did you notice how nice of a job Snarf did at matching the color of the bracket, to the lighter purple pin stripe the PO had used on my bike? (wasn't intentional, he didn't know about the pin stripe, some things just work out. I like the way this "thing" worked out)
Oh it was intentional. I had a few of my 'people' take photos of your bike. Geez try and do something nice for a fella and look what ya get. :rotflmao:
I try to match the colors, powder isnt quite like paint. Powder in its raw form looks NOTHING like it does after it melts and cures. You can bet your a$$ Im bringing my color chart to the Nationals.
Dont be alarmed if you see me REAL close to your bike LOL.
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Not sure if I should start a new thread or hijack this one! I have Snarfs brackets in hand and need to get some lights. I am looking at FF 50's and FF 75's. Any major diff in the 2 other than dimensions? Output? So many choices . My price range is 100-130. Thanks
Wayne
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Not sure if I should start a new thread or hijack this one! I have Snarfs brackets in hand and need to get some lights. I am looking at FF 50's and FF 75's. Any major diff in the 2 other than dimensions? Output? So many choices . My price range is 100-130. Thanks
Wayne
hijack away. Every topic around morphs info something differant; especialy around the end of page two. we have done pert good since I didnt even start the post.
I cant speak for the 75's but I love my FF50's. I have the driving lights not the fog. They shoot damn good light down the road
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Thanks for your input's I'm still on the fence on what lights I want. I'mm 99.9% sure that they will be LED tho......
Cheers
Ron
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I have a set of Hella FF200's I got from someone else on the forum. They are unused, in perfect shape, but the box is getting a little rough and missing the styro packing when I got them. Send me a PM if you are interested. They will work with Snarf's brackets (or a light bar).
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Has anyone seen this site before?
http://www.hid50.com/ (http://www.hid50.com/)
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I have a set of Hella FF200's I got from someone else on the forum. They are unused, in perfect shape, but the box is getting a little rough and missing the styro packing when I got them. Send me a PM if you are interested. They will work with Snarf's brackets (or a light bar).
I may be intrested in those. :thumbs:
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I may be intrested in those. :thumbs:
:banghead: :loco: You keep adding farkles to that bike and your gonna have to mount car tires just to hold all the extra weight. :rotflmao:
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Well? There have been some changes I haven't told you about yet ;D. Next thing, I'm switching all Hardware to Titanium.
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Has anyone seen this site before?
http://www.hid50.com/ (http://www.hid50.com/)
I just received a response from an email I sent them this morning. As follows:
"Hi Doug, i have the Ff50 and the Hella DE in Hid, there FF50 in 35 watt £170 and 50 watt £210 plus post, hell DE 35 watt £250 and 50 watt £290, ss cover mounts £40 pair for there DE's.
also the Hid kits, which I will do a discount for your members on those.
regards
HiD50"
He didn't specify what/how much of a discount he would give us. Or, if there needed to be a certain number of buyers (Group Buy) in order to receive a discount.
I'm also not proficient in the exchange rate conversion. I'm guess U.S. Dollars, he's talking about $200.00 plus shipping before a discount???? :o
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I know that 170pounds is about $272.00
250pounds is $400
here:
http://themoneyconverter.com/USD/GBP.aspx (http://themoneyconverter.com/USD/GBP.aspx)
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I know that 170pounds is about $272.00
250pounds is $400
here:
http://themoneyconverter.com/USD/GBP.aspx (http://themoneyconverter.com/USD/GBP.aspx)
Ouch!!!! For that price I'll look at PIAAS and Clearwater.
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I know that 170pounds is about $272.00
250pounds is $400
here:
http://themoneyconverter.com/USD/GBP.aspx (http://themoneyconverter.com/USD/GBP.aspx)
I know that -40*C is -40*F Kinda strange since 0*C is 32*F :o :loco:
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I just welded a piece of 1x2 box on my crash bars. They vibrated a bit so I added a brace to that little crossbar at the back of the fairing. I just tapped the inside of the tube ends and helicoiled them.
(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx74/Uglydog56/Connie%20pics/DSCN2375.jpg)
(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx74/Uglydog56/Connie%20pics/DSCN2546.jpg)
I have ff200's, drives on top and fogs on bottom, along with a vvme bi-xenon 55w HID kit. Mine come on with the headlight and have on-off-on to pick the appropriate lights or none. I can see all the way to the end of the road.
(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx74/Uglydog56/Connie%20pics/DSCN2486.jpg)
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I know that -40*C is -40*F Kinda strange since 0*C is 32*F :o :loco:
And you wonder why we never converted to the Metric system. :rotflmao:
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Hey UD, your forks are upside down. ...or maybe I'm just jealous.
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Ugly, what fork setup are you running?
I have a set of FF50's on a set of Skip Holton's Tipover bars.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NX5lNI3mEwM/SCc7q5QVZdI/AAAAAAAAA5M/uNpZ2NwVwxw/s800/09.JPG)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rBi_cEhLzVA/SCc7zJQVZgI/AAAAAAAAA5k/5-dHcLA7uR0/s800/12.JPG)
but will be mounting a set of PIAA 1400's like so.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CezkhEXtpR0/S28szweMAOI/AAAAAAAAEQ4/rQwWO8DbSjc/s600/17115538.JONeil.jpg)
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Snarf can I order those mounts from you?
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Snarf can I order those mounts from you?
Yes you can. I will shoot ya a reply to your email.
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ZX-9's with a mean streak front wheel. They are just stock but rebuilt. I had to make a few spacers and go to an electronic speedo. It's not bad. I couldn't imagine riding a stocker anymore.
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ZX-9's with a mean streak front wheel. They are just stock but rebuilt. I had to make a few spacers and go to an electronic speedo. It's not bad. I couldn't imagine riding a stocker anymore.
Same here. My main issue is with a 17" up front I can't find many tires with a matching 16" rear.
I'm considering just running the same old ME880 out back and put something sporty up front and screw the fact that they don't match.