Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: The Antibody on March 11, 2004, 09:53:53 PM
Post by: The Antibody on March 11, 2004, 09:53:53 PM
(http://www.joebluhm.com/gfx.php/107)
This is it. My dual headlight wonder.
(http://www.joebluhm.com/gfx.php/108)
These are the brackets I fabricated. They attach to the bolts underneath the triple tree. Swanky huh?
(http://www.joebluhm.com/gfx.php/109)
I also added these turn signals. I fabricated the extensions because, well... they were just too short. I couldn't see them if I was standing anywhere other than right in front.
Questions?
Comments?
I'll be here to serve anyones quereys to the best of my ability
-Anti
This is it. My dual headlight wonder.
(http://www.joebluhm.com/gfx.php/108)
These are the brackets I fabricated. They attach to the bolts underneath the triple tree. Swanky huh?
(http://www.joebluhm.com/gfx.php/109)
I also added these turn signals. I fabricated the extensions because, well... they were just too short. I couldn't see them if I was standing anywhere other than right in front.
Questions?
Comments?
I'll be here to serve anyones quereys to the best of my ability
-Anti
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Frost on March 11, 2004, 09:58:48 PM
Post by: Frost on March 11, 2004, 09:58:48 PM
wow...it just keeps getting better :)
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Adam R on March 11, 2004, 09:59:48 PM
Post by: Adam R on March 11, 2004, 09:59:48 PM
wow, that's a cool looking GS!
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: pantablo on March 11, 2004, 10:02:25 PM
Post by: pantablo on March 11, 2004, 10:02:25 PM
Looks great. Are those the Buell lights ($60)?
A bit much on the orange guage covers for my taste buy YMMV.
Nice job on the lights!
A bit much on the orange guage covers for my taste buy YMMV.
Nice job on the lights!
Title: Awesome
Post by: panik on March 11, 2004, 10:03:04 PM
Post by: panik on March 11, 2004, 10:03:04 PM
That looks Awesome! :thumb:
The paint job is very cool, and the headlights look really good as well. The brackets look very professional.
The paint job is very cool, and the headlights look really good as well. The brackets look very professional.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: GRU on March 11, 2004, 10:17:37 PM
Post by: GRU on March 11, 2004, 10:17:37 PM
damn...you have one of the best GS i've seen
great job :thumb:
great job :thumb:
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: The Antibody on March 11, 2004, 10:21:52 PM
Post by: The Antibody on March 11, 2004, 10:21:52 PM
Yeah Pablo, they are Buell Lightning headlights. Somewhere around $60. You don't like those guage covers? Shame on you. Oh, by the way, what does YMMV mean?
-Anti
-Anti
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: luke1645 on March 11, 2004, 10:49:04 PM
Post by: luke1645 on March 11, 2004, 10:49:04 PM
i was just thinking about the dual headlight idea the other day and was goin to do a search for them.
awsome job man :cheers:
i think if you had the time to fabricate these brackets and do a write up on the installation you might be able to sell a few of these, wink wink nudge nudge :thumb:
now swap those forks with gold anodized usd forks and that would be a major killer look
awsome job man :cheers:
i think if you had the time to fabricate these brackets and do a write up on the installation you might be able to sell a few of these, wink wink nudge nudge :thumb:
now swap those forks with gold anodized usd forks and that would be a major killer look
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: The Antibody on March 11, 2004, 11:38:58 PM
Post by: The Antibody on March 11, 2004, 11:38:58 PM
Hey Pablo,
What ever happened to the solo seat cowl idea we were discussing. Something to cover the rear portion while we don't have our significant other holding on. I want to see the dream again!
-Anti
What ever happened to the solo seat cowl idea we were discussing. Something to cover the rear portion while we don't have our significant other holding on. I want to see the dream again!
-Anti
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: sprint_9 on March 11, 2004, 11:41:27 PM
Post by: sprint_9 on March 11, 2004, 11:41:27 PM
Thats one tight GS.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: javio1 on March 11, 2004, 11:42:47 PM
Post by: javio1 on March 11, 2004, 11:42:47 PM
Anti, your bike just keeps getting better and better! I wish I had your talent. Keep up the good work! :thumb:
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Kerry on March 12, 2004, 12:34:27 AM
Post by: Kerry on March 12, 2004, 12:34:27 AM
Quote from: The AntibodyHey Pablo,I don't know if this is the dream you wanted to see again, but here are the pics I originally hosted for Pablo:
What ever happened to the solo seat cowl idea we were discussing. [...] I want to see the dream again!
Quote from: The AntibodyOh, by the way, what does YMMV mean?The standard translation is "Your Mileage May Vary".
EDIT: Changed link from sisna.com to bbburma.net.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Jundie on March 12, 2004, 02:42:18 AM
Post by: Jundie on March 12, 2004, 02:42:18 AM
WHOA
that looks cool, especially the gauges in orange... the paintjob is very nice.
:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
what happened to that small flyscreen?
I have dual headlights as well, but I managed to fix it all on the standard headlight holders, it's a bit of a bodged job :oops: but the result is nice 8)
(http://www.gstwin.com/albums/member_bikes/amq.jpg)
Dual headlights rule :thumb: :cheers:
that looks cool, especially the gauges in orange... the paintjob is very nice.
:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
what happened to that small flyscreen?
I have dual headlights as well, but I managed to fix it all on the standard headlight holders, it's a bit of a bodged job :oops: but the result is nice 8)
(http://www.gstwin.com/albums/member_bikes/amq.jpg)
Dual headlights rule :thumb: :cheers:
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: danci1973 on March 12, 2004, 05:26:22 AM
Post by: danci1973 on March 12, 2004, 05:26:22 AM
Wow, I like the painted gauge covers idea - it brings a little 'live' to that part of the bike...
Thanks, D.
Thanks, D.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Sean on March 12, 2004, 08:38:19 AM
Post by: Sean on March 12, 2004, 08:38:19 AM
That looks great. Especially like those professional looking brackets. :thumb:
I went the twin headlight route, but used the existing mounts.
(http://www.gs500e.co.uk/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=1806)
However, now I'm fitting USD forks I'm gonna need to re-think how to mount the lights. Don't think the 37mm fork brackets are gonna fit on the new 52mm stanchions! :lol: Though ideally, I'd like to retain the original side brackets if I can, simply coz I like 'em.
(http://www.gs500e.co.uk/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=12827)
:dunno: :lol:
Sean
I went the twin headlight route, but used the existing mounts.
(http://www.gs500e.co.uk/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=1806)
However, now I'm fitting USD forks I'm gonna need to re-think how to mount the lights. Don't think the 37mm fork brackets are gonna fit on the new 52mm stanchions! :lol: Though ideally, I'd like to retain the original side brackets if I can, simply coz I like 'em.
(http://www.gs500e.co.uk/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=12827)
:dunno: :lol:
Sean
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: mwdbruno on March 12, 2004, 08:46:30 AM
Post by: mwdbruno on March 12, 2004, 08:46:30 AM
I'll agree with the masses...excellent job on the headlights!!! :cheers:
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: scratch on March 12, 2004, 08:59:03 AM
Post by: scratch on March 12, 2004, 08:59:03 AM
All these bikes look good!
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: MstrsLilBrat on March 12, 2004, 09:10:09 AM
Post by: MstrsLilBrat on March 12, 2004, 09:10:09 AM
:thumb: Fantastic bikes!!!! :thumb:
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: jag69 on March 12, 2004, 09:10:45 AM
Post by: jag69 on March 12, 2004, 09:10:45 AM
Awesome looking bike. I wouuld like to see some more pictures of the bike. Maybe some before and after.
Title: aluminum tubeing...
Post by: The Buddha on March 12, 2004, 09:13:13 AM
Post by: The Buddha on March 12, 2004, 09:13:13 AM
Quote from: SeanThat looks great. Especially like those professional looking brackets. :thumb:
I went the twin headlight route, but used the existing mounts.
However, now I'm fitting USD forks I'm gonna need to re-think how to mount the lights. Don't think the 37mm fork brackets are gonna fit on the new 52mm stanchions! :lol: Though ideally, I'd like to retain the original side brackets if I can, simply coz I like 'em.
:dunno: :lol:
Sean
I was thinking I'd slide aluminum tubing on the fork legs with ears welded on them. Then bolt a triangular piece to them which will also carry the turn signals... and fit the head lights to that just like you did. Of course the aluminum tubing can be swiss cheesed... with large and small holes and made lighter/cooler... and you can paint it balck or blue or other fancy color (If you thought of painting it mauve - that means you are ghey) and make it look like polka dots.
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Sean on March 12, 2004, 09:45:14 AM
Post by: Sean on March 12, 2004, 09:45:14 AM
Thought of the tube idea, but don't wanna cover up those lovely gold forks! :)
:cheers:
Sean
:cheers:
Sean
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: pizzleboy on March 12, 2004, 10:05:46 AM
Post by: pizzleboy on March 12, 2004, 10:05:46 AM
I think it looks like ass... :nana: ...no wait, that was another thread!!
...Kidding...
Looks very sharp :cheers:
...Kidding...
Looks very sharp :cheers:
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: bbanjo on March 12, 2004, 10:06:21 AM
Post by: bbanjo on March 12, 2004, 10:06:21 AM
Nice work Anti :thumb:
I want to see this bike in person someday.
I want to see this bike in person someday.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: The Antibody on March 12, 2004, 11:04:28 AM
Post by: The Antibody on March 12, 2004, 11:04:28 AM
Thanks everyone.
Kerry, Yes! that is awesome. Perhaps if there was a front to it it would be perfect. Are these going to be produced? I would love to cover the rear of my seat when I'm solo.
If you look at the wall of Fame under motorcycles on page 8, thats a before. I had a F-16 screen, but I think I will go back to all natural now.
-Anti :thumb:
Kerry, Yes! that is awesome. Perhaps if there was a front to it it would be perfect. Are these going to be produced? I would love to cover the rear of my seat when I'm solo.
If you look at the wall of Fame under motorcycles on page 8, thats a before. I had a F-16 screen, but I think I will go back to all natural now.
-Anti :thumb:
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Kerry on March 12, 2004, 11:11:50 AM
Post by: Kerry on March 12, 2004, 11:11:50 AM
Quote from: The AntibodyIf you look at the wall of Fame under motorcycles on page 8, thats a before.Here's a direct link: Antibody's "Before" Pic
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: ekim on March 12, 2004, 01:41:32 PM
Post by: ekim on March 12, 2004, 01:41:32 PM
Well I think I found my first mod! Cool bikes guys!
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: gitarman on March 12, 2004, 01:46:20 PM
Post by: gitarman on March 12, 2004, 01:46:20 PM
Nice lookin bike, I like the orange gauge buckets. So I'm guessin you bought the helmet then painted the bike? or were they both custom painted? Anyway real nice lookin.
I noticed in the "before" pic you have Icon boots; how do u like them? I was seriously looking into them vs. regular Timberlands.
I noticed in the "before" pic you have Icon boots; how do u like them? I was seriously looking into them vs. regular Timberlands.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Flash on March 12, 2004, 01:56:11 PM
Post by: Flash on March 12, 2004, 01:56:11 PM
I'm a bit curious Antibody.
As SWEET as your bike looks how come you haven't gotten rid of those chunky pegs and installed something a little more racer like? Huh?
As SWEET as your bike looks how come you haven't gotten rid of those chunky pegs and installed something a little more racer like? Huh?
Title: Me too...
Post by: The Buddha on March 12, 2004, 02:06:24 PM
Post by: The Buddha on March 12, 2004, 02:06:24 PM
Quote from: SeanThought of the tube idea, but don't wanna cover up those lovely gold forks! :)
:cheers:
Sean
That's why you drill big holes in it. And paint the tubes black so the inside forks are very obviously visible.
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Rich500 on March 12, 2004, 03:55:26 PM
Post by: Rich500 on March 12, 2004, 03:55:26 PM
Anti, that bike is so nice! I think yours is the general route I want to take with mine. Want to make me some brackets?
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: pantablo on March 12, 2004, 04:43:31 PM
Post by: pantablo on March 12, 2004, 04:43:31 PM
Quote from: The AntibodyHey Pablo,
What ever happened to the solo seat cowl idea we were discussing. [...] I want to see the dream again!
Got too busy to continue persuing the project. I'm hoping to have all this work I've been doing pay off in the form of enough cash to buy either a Honda Superhawk or an Aprilia Falco...go liter twins!
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Kingleo75 on March 13, 2004, 07:21:26 PM
Post by: Kingleo75 on March 13, 2004, 07:21:26 PM
Was there any special wiring job required for the twin conversion or did the new light plug right in? I've been looking for some twin lights for my 96 that didn't require any major re-wiring.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: glenn9171 on March 13, 2004, 08:50:21 PM
Post by: glenn9171 on March 13, 2004, 08:50:21 PM
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary. ;)
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: denman on March 13, 2004, 09:15:31 PM
Post by: denman on March 13, 2004, 09:15:31 PM
damm good y'all.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: The Antibody on March 14, 2004, 04:32:33 PM
Post by: The Antibody on March 14, 2004, 04:32:33 PM
Well,
Kingleo75, The wiring harnesses don't match, my friend (the electrician) made a new connector and wired it for me.
Rich500 your not going to sell your bike? If your not and you want some brackets, They can be done for $25.
Flash, I really want to get different footpegs, I just haven't yet. Someday.
gitarman, actually, I got lucky. I designed the painjob, then went to find a helet that would match. I was about to buy a white one when the Icon Primary in orange/white came out. The Icon boots are quite nice. I sometimes wear them when I'm not on the bike.
Kingleo75, The wiring harnesses don't match, my friend (the electrician) made a new connector and wired it for me.
Rich500 your not going to sell your bike? If your not and you want some brackets, They can be done for $25.
Flash, I really want to get different footpegs, I just haven't yet. Someday.
gitarman, actually, I got lucky. I designed the painjob, then went to find a helet that would match. I was about to buy a white one when the Icon Primary in orange/white came out. The Icon boots are quite nice. I sometimes wear them when I'm not on the bike.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: danci1973 on March 15, 2004, 01:36:34 AM
Post by: danci1973 on March 15, 2004, 01:36:34 AM
Quote from: Kingleo75Was there any special wiring job required for the twin conversion or did the new light plug right in? I've been looking for some twin lights for my 96 that didn't require any major re-wiring.
My twin headlight just plugged in - but it's a 'universal' type (not Buell).
It had a connector that looks like the rear of a H4 bulb and you just use the stock headlight connector on it...
D.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: jiggersplat on March 15, 2004, 05:45:37 AM
Post by: jiggersplat on March 15, 2004, 05:45:37 AM
anyone got info the the dual headlight setup from the bmw rockster? they are different sizes and looks totally bizarre and i love it. the little bugscreen's not bad either.
http://www.2wf.com/images/upload/Beemer1.jpg
http://www.2wf.com/images/upload/DSCN5408b.jpg
http://www.2wf.com/images/upload/Beemer1.jpg
http://www.2wf.com/images/upload/DSCN5408b.jpg
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Jared on March 15, 2004, 04:46:58 PM
Post by: Jared on March 15, 2004, 04:46:58 PM
Jigger...Anti and iI where discussing those very headlights the other day in IM....
Haven't found a used set yet..(and I bet even used they will cost alot..)...
Like em tho....
Haven't found a used set yet..(and I bet even used they will cost alot..)...
Like em tho....
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: jiggersplat on March 15, 2004, 05:16:14 PM
Post by: jiggersplat on March 15, 2004, 05:16:14 PM
i emailed the local bmw cycle dealer today... about $600 :)
dan
dan
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: snapper on March 15, 2004, 06:43:53 PM
Post by: snapper on March 15, 2004, 06:43:53 PM
Ouch! :o
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: 500rider on March 16, 2004, 08:36:08 PM
Post by: 500rider on March 16, 2004, 08:36:08 PM
clunk ... (jaw hitting table)
Rob
Rob
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: etam on June 25, 2004, 09:52:40 PM
Post by: etam on June 25, 2004, 09:52:40 PM
Great mod here.. but I am thinking of putting these in.
http://www.rallylights.com/hella/90mm_modules.asp
http://www.rallylights.com/hella/90mm_modules.asp
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: esokitty on June 26, 2004, 01:15:08 PM
Post by: esokitty on June 26, 2004, 01:15:08 PM
Mmmmm.
Hot bike. Hot biker.
'nuff said.
;)
~e
Hot bike. Hot biker.
'nuff said.
;)
~e
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Eightmarky on June 26, 2004, 03:23:11 PM
Post by: Eightmarky on June 26, 2004, 03:23:11 PM
Yo Anti, those headlights are sweet. I like your "after" setup better. Orange rules! :thumb:
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: quinnbozz on November 15, 2004, 12:43:47 AM
Post by: quinnbozz on November 15, 2004, 12:43:47 AM
hey if you want to get rid of your f-16 screen, seeing as you dont need it anymore ;) , i'd gladly take it off your hands.:)
looks :o WOW i love the headlinghts i want to do that to mine now!!
looks :o WOW i love the headlinghts i want to do that to mine now!!
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Dom on November 15, 2004, 11:02:06 AM
Post by: Dom on November 15, 2004, 11:02:06 AM
quinnbozz, it isn't that hard to make those brackets. You can bend them with just a simple propane torch, or you could probably just heat them up on your barbeque grill. :mrgreen:
Here's what you will need:
2' of 1"x1/4" steel
a bench mounted vice
two big crescent wrenches
a drill and drill bits
a bucket of old motor oil
a propane torch
big vice grips or channel locks
Cut two lengths at 8". It's the perfect length so you won't run into your speedo and tach cables.
Put one piece in the vice , heat it with a propane torch for a couple minutes and twist it 90 degrees with the two crescent wrenches(You will be amazed how easy it is to bend).
Dip them in the motor oil to cool them off and temper the steel(makes it retain it's strength).
Drill one 10mm hole in one end to mount them to the bolts on the triple tree that hold the handlebars down.
Grind the ends nice and round
Do a test fit, and you will notice that you have to angle each bracket about 1/2" inward toward where the new headlight will be. Just put the pieces back in the vice and heat them back up with the torch and bend carefully. It may take four or five test fits to get them to hang right. I used the vice grips to make these bends.
Drill a 1/4" hole for the headlights(which use 1/4"-20 hardware, USA! USA!). I did this last.
Paint em.
:cheers:
Here's what you will need:
2' of 1"x1/4" steel
a bench mounted vice
two big crescent wrenches
a drill and drill bits
a bucket of old motor oil
a propane torch
big vice grips or channel locks
Cut two lengths at 8". It's the perfect length so you won't run into your speedo and tach cables.
Put one piece in the vice , heat it with a propane torch for a couple minutes and twist it 90 degrees with the two crescent wrenches(You will be amazed how easy it is to bend).
Dip them in the motor oil to cool them off and temper the steel(makes it retain it's strength).
Drill one 10mm hole in one end to mount them to the bolts on the triple tree that hold the handlebars down.
Grind the ends nice and round
Do a test fit, and you will notice that you have to angle each bracket about 1/2" inward toward where the new headlight will be. Just put the pieces back in the vice and heat them back up with the torch and bend carefully. It may take four or five test fits to get them to hang right. I used the vice grips to make these bends.
Drill a 1/4" hole for the headlights(which use 1/4"-20 hardware, USA! USA!). I did this last.
Paint em.
:cheers:
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: quinnbozz on November 15, 2004, 11:24:09 AM
Post by: quinnbozz on November 15, 2004, 11:24:09 AM
:roll: for the windscreen? you mean the twin headlight right?
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Dom on November 15, 2004, 11:27:58 AM
Post by: Dom on November 15, 2004, 11:27:58 AM
yeah, those brackets antibody made are for the headlight.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: milo on November 15, 2004, 10:45:42 PM
Post by: milo on November 15, 2004, 10:45:42 PM
Wow, that's got to be one of the purdiest bikes I've seen around here. The orange gauges are hot as hell.
Additionally: I kinda like the look of the naked front wheel in Sean's top picture:
(http://user-0cevc4d.cable.mindspring.com/~briserve/images/nekkidwheel.jpg)
Is there any (safety-based) reason not to remove the cover?
Additionally: I kinda like the look of the naked front wheel in Sean's top picture:
(http://user-0cevc4d.cable.mindspring.com/~briserve/images/nekkidwheel.jpg)
Is there any (safety-based) reason not to remove the cover?
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Dom on November 15, 2004, 11:13:56 PM
Post by: Dom on November 15, 2004, 11:13:56 PM
The cover that I think you are talking about is the fork brace that keeps the forks from torquing around during turns. Look at srinath's thread about the new fork braces. He is selling a super heavy duty fork brace that will ideally provide better traction from the front wheel. :cheers:
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Mk1inCali on November 16, 2004, 12:24:06 AM
Post by: Mk1inCali on November 16, 2004, 12:24:06 AM
Dom-
I think he's talking about the actual fender...not the brace. In that last picture, you can see the flimsy, super thin steel brace on the bike.
Milo-
Is that right?
I think he's talking about the actual fender...not the brace. In that last picture, you can see the flimsy, super thin steel brace on the bike.
Milo-
Is that right?
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Dom on November 16, 2004, 12:35:48 AM
Post by: Dom on November 16, 2004, 12:35:48 AM
The fender causes water from spashing all over your engine headers and frame and, if I recall correctly, your legs as well when you make turns. Definitely not suggested if you are a witch...very unsafe.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: milo on November 16, 2004, 11:19:18 AM
Post by: milo on November 16, 2004, 11:19:18 AM
Yeah, I meant the fender, not the brace. (Thinking about getting a Srinath brace anyway.)
Hmm, so I guess there is a safety-based reason to keep the fender. Oh well, I suppose it stays for now.
Hmm, so I guess there is a safety-based reason to keep the fender. Oh well, I suppose it stays for now.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Dom on November 16, 2004, 11:24:22 AM
Post by: Dom on November 16, 2004, 11:24:22 AM
There isn't really a safety based reason...IMHO, the front fender is purely a creature comfort, to protect you and your bike from splashing water and mud.. If you are a fair weather rider then it shouldn't make much of a difference.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: 90GS500rehab on November 16, 2004, 01:33:36 PM
Post by: 90GS500rehab on November 16, 2004, 01:33:36 PM
My bike is also sans front fender. Just make sure to:
A.) don't ride in the rain unless you want to be extra wet
B.) always keep your visor down as the arc-tangent of pi^2 r to front wheel causes every sand particle to pierce your eye. some kind-of-magic-JFK-bullet type thing
A.) don't ride in the rain unless you want to be extra wet
B.) always keep your visor down as the arc-tangent of pi^2 r to front wheel causes every sand particle to pierce your eye. some kind-of-magic-JFK-bullet type thing
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Roadstergal on November 16, 2004, 01:38:38 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on November 16, 2004, 01:38:38 PM
Quote from: jiggersplati emailed the local bmw cycle dealer today... about $600 :)
The cheapest place for beemer parts is http://chicagobmwmotorcycle.com/
But they probably are just pretty dang pricey. When I have more money than brains - a lot more - I'll get a Rockster or Roadster.
Anti, that bike looks awesome! I like the orange gauge covers. :) Are you going to get a fairing like your old one in the Before pic? Be a pity to cover those back up again.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: quinnbozz on November 16, 2004, 11:54:43 PM
Post by: quinnbozz on November 16, 2004, 11:54:43 PM
how hard do you think it would be to mount the twin lights verticaly in stead of side by side like 8 instead of 00
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: octane on November 17, 2004, 07:54:07 AM
Post by: octane on November 17, 2004, 07:54:07 AM
Here are my half ass twin headlights. They looked more jacked up in the photo than they actually are, the pic is a funny angle. Took a quick one this morning. Anyhoo, I threw these together quickly so I could ride when the funky bulbs in my fairing burned out (see my post "Product Warning". These did the trick for a quick fix, I'll probably clean it up later with some nicer lights. I bolted the brackets the lights came with to a piece of flat steel and bolted that to a bracket I had from the shield of an old bench grinder. It all bolts into the gixxer triple clamp where the wire loom retainer screws in. Pretty convenient - A bolt and a 3 prong plug is all I have to undo when I go back to the track and the whole thing cost me $30.
(http://octaneonline.com/ipw-web/gallery/albums/forsale/4sale0013.sized.jpg)
(http://octaneonline.com/ipw-web/gallery/albums/forsale/4sale0013.sized.jpg)
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Dom on November 17, 2004, 10:49:00 AM
Post by: Dom on November 17, 2004, 10:49:00 AM
Quote from: quinnbozzhow hard do you think it would be to mount the twin lights verticaly in stead of side by side like 8 instead of 00
Hard...at least if you were planning on using the original Buell mounting points. You would have to fabricate a bracket and figure out where to mount it from. I looked at my bike and tried to think about it, but lemme tell you, it's a can of worms, a big can of worms. If you have a welder, no prob, but paying someone to do it will cost you some triple digit clam.
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: quinnbozz on November 17, 2004, 01:42:24 PM
Post by: quinnbozz on November 17, 2004, 01:42:24 PM
:o wow little expensive for me:( , maby i'll keep tossing it around thou. I think it would look really sweet think if it was a bmw headlight with the diffrent sized lights, have the smaller one on top :thumb:
but ya i did the same thing i sat there and looked at my bike and went :? .................... ok i give, and went inside :lol:
but ya i did the same thing i sat there and looked at my bike and went :? .................... ok i give, and went inside :lol:
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: quinnbozz on November 21, 2004, 10:13:00 AM
Post by: quinnbozz on November 21, 2004, 10:13:00 AM
anybody know where i might be able to get these headlights
http://www.whaccessories.com/HesaFairingTyp6small.jpg
i think something like that would look :thumb:
http://www.whaccessories.com/HesaFairingTyp6small.jpg
i think something like that would look :thumb:
Title: Headlight Finished!
Post by: etam on November 21, 2004, 04:25:47 PM
Post by: etam on November 21, 2004, 04:25:47 PM
what's the part number of Buell twin headlight? how well does it well (light output) compared to stock headlight? know any online Buell shop?
thx
thx
Title: Re: Headlight Finished!
Post by: scottpA_GS on May 11, 2006, 04:57:32 PM
Post by: scottpA_GS on May 11, 2006, 04:57:32 PM
I wanted to revive this thread to see if anyone has the original pics of the mounting brackets he made.. I am mounting my dual buells this weekend and anti had the best install yet :thumb:
Title: Re: Headlight Finished!
Post by: natedawg120 on May 11, 2006, 05:03:07 PM
Post by: natedawg120 on May 11, 2006, 05:03:07 PM
damnit i remember that one too :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Headlight Finished!
Post by: bbanjo on May 11, 2006, 06:00:45 PM
Post by: bbanjo on May 11, 2006, 06:00:45 PM
I'd like to see the original pics again too. Anti's bike was one of the nicest GSes on the board. I seem to remember it in the old Wall Of Fame.
Title: Re: Headlight Finished!
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 03, 2006, 11:46:44 AM
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 03, 2006, 11:46:44 AM
Bump
ANTI.. you still there ??? :)
ANTI.. you still there ??? :)
Title: Re: Headlight Finished!
Post by: nick_villan on June 03, 2006, 02:56:06 PM
Post by: nick_villan on June 03, 2006, 02:56:06 PM
hey kery is that a wing i see on ur bike? if so were did u get it
Title: Re: Headlight Finished!
Post by: Alphamazing on June 03, 2006, 04:39:29 PM
Post by: Alphamazing on June 03, 2006, 04:39:29 PM
Quote from: nick_villan on June 03, 2006, 02:56:06 PM
hey kery is that a wing i see on ur bike? if so were did u get it
rofl
A wing? Jesus man, you just want to go full blown ricer don't you. Jeeze.
Title: Re: Headlight Finished!
Post by: The Antibody on July 25, 2006, 06:13:58 PM
Post by: The Antibody on July 25, 2006, 06:13:58 PM
I AM BACK!
I took a long hiadous in Peru. Not really. I'll look for those pics. Apparently my host went down. If anyone is stil interested let me know. I will put up new pics as soon as I can IF I can.
Dom helped alot with his explanation of the fab work. Almost matched what I did to a "T". Good work Dom.
-Anti 8) Back in the cool school
I took a long hiadous in Peru. Not really. I'll look for those pics. Apparently my host went down. If anyone is stil interested let me know. I will put up new pics as soon as I can IF I can.
Dom helped alot with his explanation of the fab work. Almost matched what I did to a "T". Good work Dom.
-Anti 8) Back in the cool school
Title: Re: Headlight Finished!
Post by: pandy on July 25, 2006, 06:28:54 PM
Post by: pandy on July 25, 2006, 06:28:54 PM
Welcome back! Would love to see the pics! And pics of Peru, too! ;) :thumb:
Title: Re: Headlight Finished!
Post by: average on July 25, 2006, 06:51:15 PM
Post by: average on July 25, 2006, 06:51:15 PM
Great to have you back,Anti. Post up some current pics of the bike... O0