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Title: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 24, 2006, 08:35:35 PM
I might put this under the license plate.  This has turn signals on the ends.

(http://www.targa-acc.com/images_large/07-5010B+.jpg)



I might put these in the diagnal "slots" in the fairing of my "f" model

(http://www.targa-acc.com/images_large/07-5873A.jpg)
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on August 24, 2006, 08:56:34 PM
Better mod:

Ditch the fairings. Get a dual headlight. Sexxxxxxxxxxy bike!

:laugh:

Actually, those are kinda cool. I have no place to put them on my naked bike. Nor do I have any money to spend on them. But they're cool!


SQUID!!!!!!!!!!!!

:laugh:
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: Turd Ferguson on August 24, 2006, 08:58:54 PM
Quote from: annguyen1981 on August 24, 2006, 08:35:35 PM
I might put this under the license plate.  This has turn signals on the ends.

(http://www.targa-acc.com/images_large/07-5010B+.jpg)

What is it?  A brake light?  Do the outter two LED's act as turn signals?  Are you keeping the stock signals too?  Cause those two 5mm LED's aren't going to do a whole lot.

Quote from: annguyen1981 on August 24, 2006, 08:35:35 PM
I might put these in the diagnal "slots" in the fairing of my "f" model

(http://www.targa-acc.com/images_large/07-5873A.jpg)

Wha fo?

-Turd.
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 24, 2006, 09:06:18 PM
The first item has I think three LEDs on each side in amber to act as blinkers.  I'd use them WITH the stockers.  The middle section is red for another brake light.

The second item would be used as secondary blinkers for the front, but I'd prefer something a bit longer.  So far, I haven't really found anything EXACTLY like what I have pictured in my puny head.  And I don't remember my high school electronics classes to make my own.  I've got some Autocad drawings somewhere, but it's the nitty gritty stuff like what resistor and such.
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: Turd Ferguson on August 24, 2006, 09:09:27 PM
Awesome, adding some visibility is always a plus in my book.  I think it will look bitchin too.

-Turdy.
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 24, 2006, 09:13:27 PM
I problem in the front is that the angled slot is facing downward by about 30 degrees.  To make this mod look great, the LED module will be flush with the edge of the fairing (sticking out about 1/4 inch.  That way people on my sides can see them too).

If I keep the LED's facing downward like the slot, the people in front won't be able to see as much lighting, even if I use the wide-angle LEDs).  So the led's need to be positioned in like an upside-down staircase setup.  That way, it can still be flush with the fairing, but still be horizontal with the ground.

Do I make sense?
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: Mk1inCali on August 24, 2006, 10:22:56 PM
Yes, it was clear to me.


Best of luck...I got the LED light mailed out today, my apologies for the lag.  I ended up getting roped into going up north to help my mom with some chores/errands at our old house that we are renting out now, and that took 2 days to get done.


Should see you Tuesday, guy at USPS said.
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 24, 2006, 10:27:42 PM
Quote from: Mk1inCali on August 24, 2006, 10:22:56 PM
Yes, it was clear to me.


Best of luck...I got the LED light mailed out today, my apologies for the lag.  I ended up getting roped into going up north to help my mom with some chores/errands at our old house that we are renting out now, and that took 2 days to get done.


Should see you Tuesday, guy at USPS said.

No prob.  I'm not in a hurry.  I have to figure out how I'm gonna attach those LED taillights.  I have a brakelight modulator, and when I had installed some LED's in the rear, they would actually strobe.  I'm not sure if I wanna keep them in there to make the LED taillight strobe too.

Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: blue05twin on August 24, 2006, 10:29:54 PM
Hey An check out this site for some motorcycle led's like the ones you want to put in your fairing

http://www.customdynamics.com/motorcycle_lights.htm

More lights = better safty you should do this

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i134/dlchris1/jay_Profile_bike1_300.jpg)

or

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i134/dlchris1/custom-dynamics-006_300.jpg)
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 24, 2006, 10:37:10 PM
I have that site bookmarked.  They have some great LEDs too, but still with the problem of getting them flush with the fairing, but still shine horizontally with the ground.
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 24, 2006, 10:39:21 PM
This product is new to that site though...

http://www.customdynamics.com/knight_rider_led_light_bar.htm

(http://www.customdynamics.com/Images/night_rider_light_bar_small.JPG)

I'd put this under the grab bar.
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 24, 2006, 10:44:29 PM
Here's a vid of that product in action

http://www.customdynamics.com/Images/light_bar_movie.MOV
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: billlang675 on August 26, 2006, 06:42:37 AM
Quote from: Turd Ferguson on August 24, 2006, 09:09:27 PM
Awesome, adding some visibility is always a plus in my book.  I think it will look bitchin too.

-Turdy.
+1 Never can be to safe.  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: Wrecent_Wryder on August 26, 2006, 12:37:47 PM
7h
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: scottpA_GS on August 26, 2006, 01:14:52 PM
Quote from: Wrecent_Wryder on August 26, 2006, 12:37:47 PM

I heard that one girl got pulled over on the highway on a sunny day because a crystal she had hanging from her rear-view mirror was flashing blue through the tinted upper part of her windshield.


Prob. not because it was blue.. its illegal to hang ANYTHING from your rearview mirror  :thumb:
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: Alphamazing on August 26, 2006, 01:25:44 PM
Quote from: scottpA_GS on August 26, 2006, 01:14:52 PM
Quote from: Wrecent_Wryder on August 26, 2006, 12:37:47 PM

I heard that one girl got pulled over on the highway on a sunny day because a crystal she had hanging from her rear-view mirror was flashing blue through the tinted upper part of her windshield.


Prob. not because it was blue.. its illegal to hang ANYTHING from your rearview mirror  :thumb:

Never heard of that before. Did a quick check and didn't see anything like that mentioned in any of the TX DOT laws.
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 26, 2006, 06:40:28 PM
It's true in MA though.

But cops are not worried about what kind of fuzzy dice or air freshener you've got hanging from the mirror.

I'm too lazy to go back through my posts, but I don't remember putting anything about wanting blue lights.  I've already gotten into trouble for having (and using) blue police lights, but that was years ago.
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: plusultra on August 26, 2006, 09:47:04 PM
I have blue l.e.d.s shining down on f/r wheels and both sides of the engine.   I asked a cop, he said no one should give me trouble in tx.  I went to the texas dot website and they actually encourage lighting motorcycles up to gain visisbility at night.  cheers!   :cheers:
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: niccolai on August 27, 2006, 08:07:00 AM
clear alternatives said in an email that left and right turn signals need to be at least 6 inches apart, so their integrated turn signals and turn signal strips are not legal in the US.


It's only a 25 dollar ticket here in masachusetts, and police rarely care about it/know it.
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 27, 2006, 06:00:00 PM
Here's an update.

Still can't find blue that's small enough.

The one's Alpha can get are too big for that spot.
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: plusultra on August 27, 2006, 10:27:26 PM
 That's what i call :bs:   I gotta measure my lights now
Title: Re: Possible future mods for my GS
Post by: Wrecent_Wryder on August 28, 2006, 06:19:37 AM
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