DIY Cheap Mods
We also used to wash aluminum covers in hot soapy water, then bake them in the oven to get more oil out, back into the water then oven again prior to painting. S.O.'s never happy about that, butcha gotta do whatcha gotta do.
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ok this is cheap too wanting to change signals elsewhere besides where
everyone else has em (on forks) wanted somethin lower so
i was gonna make a braket but then after looking at bike there are 2 holes that looked great
this one and same on oppisite side so took old hardware from sigs
put small washer behind it
sticker through hole,used og nut as small spacer
put kool black mesh stuff(thanks citoriplus) around wire 1st,
run wires neat up to plug in,otherside needed a larger bolt 1 1/4 5/16 24 thread,
and a nut for a spacer cost $1.60+tax end result is kool(dont ferget loctite)
already had kool mesh stuff so i dont count that,and smoked lenses already paid for as well so i dont count that either thanks to mud,citorpolus,and other for your inspiration!
everyone else has em (on forks) wanted somethin lower so
i was gonna make a braket but then after looking at bike there are 2 holes that looked great
this one and same on oppisite side so took old hardware from sigs
put small washer behind it
sticker through hole,used og nut as small spacer
put kool black mesh stuff(thanks citoriplus) around wire 1st,
run wires neat up to plug in,otherside needed a larger bolt 1 1/4 5/16 24 thread,
and a nut for a spacer cost $1.60+tax end result is kool(dont ferget loctite)
already had kool mesh stuff so i dont count that,and smoked lenses already paid for as well so i dont count that either thanks to mud,citorpolus,and other for your inspiration!
I can't help but wonder what the law is here in California about having them mounted that low. I am going to do some research (and keep reading this thread since it may have been mentioned already) to see.
Thanks for the tip!
EDIT: California law added... looks like it would be illegal here in Calif... whether they would stop you for it is a different story. Man, I really like this idea, I may chance it. lol
Turn Signal System
24951.
(a) Any vehicle may be equipped with a lamp-type turn signal system capable of clearly indicating any intention to turn either to the right or to the left.
(b) The following vehicles shall be equipped with a lamp-type turn signal system meeting the requirements of this chapter.
(4) Motorcycles manufactured and first registered on or after January 1, 1973, except motor-driven cycles whose speed attainable in one mile is 30 miles per hour or less.
The requirements of this subdivision shall not apply to special mobile equipment, or auxiliary dollies.
(c) Turn signal lamps on vehicles manufactured on or after January 1, 1969, shall be mounted not lower than 15 inches.
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Don't pat yourself on the back too hard.
Its a good idea putting fog or driving lights there, but your not the first one to think of it.
A couple of guys already have done it with good results.
If I ever find a small set of good driving or fog lights I like that's where I want to put them.
Its a good idea putting fog or driving lights there, but your not the first one to think of it.
A couple of guys already have done it with good results.
If I ever find a small set of good driving or fog lights I like that's where I want to put them.
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Don't pat yourself on the back too hard.
Its a good idea putting fog or driving lights there, but your not the first one to think of it.
A couple of guys already have done it with good results.
If I ever find a small set of good driving or fog lights I like that's where I want to put them.
Its a good idea putting fog or driving lights there, but your not the first one to think of it.
A couple of guys already have done it with good results.
If I ever find a small set of good driving or fog lights I like that's where I want to put them.
I hate them on the handle bars and moving them to the forks isnt much better but to have them out of the way down there is very tempting, even if it makes me a law breaker.
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Have you considered something like these LED lights?
http://www.customdynamics.com/truflex_truwraps.htm
If you put them up against the underside of the triple tree they will be invisible to you, but visible to the one person who really matters.
The damn fool cager who may not see them down below.
Doing it with the LED lights you can have the signals where the cops won't bother you.
That stupid cager will see you and you'll still have the holes available to put fog lights down below.
http://www.customdynamics.com/truflex_truwraps.htm
If you put them up against the underside of the triple tree they will be invisible to you, but visible to the one person who really matters.
The damn fool cager who may not see them down below.
Doing it with the LED lights you can have the signals where the cops won't bother you.
That stupid cager will see you and you'll still have the holes available to put fog lights down below.
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Have you considered something like these LED lights?
http://www.customdynamics.com/truflex_truwraps.htm
If you put them up against the underside of the triple tree they will be invisible to you, but visible to the one person who really matters.
The damn fool cager who may not see them down below.
Doing it with the LED lights you can have the signals where the cops won't bother you.
That stupid cager will see you and you'll still have the holes available to put fog lights down below.
http://www.customdynamics.com/truflex_truwraps.htm
If you put them up against the underside of the triple tree they will be invisible to you, but visible to the one person who really matters.
The damn fool cager who may not see them down below.
Doing it with the LED lights you can have the signals where the cops won't bother you.
That stupid cager will see you and you'll still have the holes available to put fog lights down below.
I honestly don't think 90% of cagers see the front turn signals anyway so I don't know that having them matters all that much.... other than being legal.
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As for not doing it myself, well I have a bad case of that dreaded Italian illness known as 'Fundsalow".
It sucks to be poor.
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I know the feeling man. Doing this stage 1 and cams is about to hurt....but damn, I can't wait to sit on the bike and ride the hell out of it once its done!
The cams will make it SO much more enjoyable to ride!
I'm pretty sure they can see my signals - dual duty bulbs high and low:
Had to use footpeg brackets for crashbar mounts - a bit of overkill.
I'm pretty sure they can see my signals - dual duty bulbs high and low:
Had to use footpeg brackets for crashbar mounts - a bit of overkill.