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Moto Board => Accessories & Mods => Topic started by: Venom51 on August 18, 2010, 05:38:38 PM

Title: Finished Some New Projects
Post by: Venom51 on August 18, 2010, 05:38:38 PM
A good friend of mine helped with the wiring (that I surely would have screwed up) and helped me install my new blinkers.

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd57/6venom/4e0bc166-1.jpg)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd57/6venom/399b0a9a.jpg)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd57/6venom/c2a36496-1.jpg)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd57/6venom/dafed7fc.jpg)

I like the streamlined look.

You'll also notice I took the time to paint my headlight bezel while it was off for the blinker install.
Title: Re: Finished Some New Projects
Post by: ungeheuer on August 18, 2010, 05:53:10 PM
I like those fork LED turn signals...  [thumbsup] ...but...they're  :o $$$

Are those Spark cans?
Title: Re: Finished Some New Projects
Post by: Venom51 on August 18, 2010, 07:09:20 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on August 18, 2010, 05:53:10 PM
I like those fork LED turn signals...  [thumbsup] ...but...they're  :o $$$

Are those Spark cans?

Thanks!
The exhaust is the SC-Project GP-EVO Slip Ons and I love them. Here's my bike on a video comparison:
Ducati 696 Stock vs SC-Project GP-EVO Slip Ons Comparison (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLWZ0XoglZQ#normal)

The led blinkers are not expensive at all...  ;)
Title: Re: Finished Some New Projects
Post by: Edward_Wolf on August 18, 2010, 07:20:47 PM
very nice, I really like those led turn signals, where do I find those?
Title: Re: Finished Some New Projects
Post by: Venom51 on August 19, 2010, 06:35:06 AM
Quote from: Edward_Wolf on August 18, 2010, 07:20:47 PM
very nice, I really like those led turn signals, where do I find those?

Flexible LED strips. I found these at AutoZone but they are also available online. You can buy in various lengths and most can be cut to fit.
Title: Re: Finished Some New Projects
Post by: Heath on August 19, 2010, 06:58:29 AM
They do not seem bright enough.  A local rider has something similar on his bike.  I have seen him signal but unless you are looking for it you would never notice.
Title: Re: Finished Some New Projects
Post by: Venom51 on August 19, 2010, 07:00:58 AM
Quote from: Heath on August 19, 2010, 06:58:29 AM
They do not seem bright enough.  A local rider has something similar on his bike.  I have seen him signal but unless you are looking for it you would never notice.

I was concerned about that but they are just as bright as some integrated rear lights I've seen. They aren't as bright as the OEM blinkers in bright light but you can still see them.
Title: Re: Finished Some New Projects
Post by: Bones on August 19, 2010, 07:57:16 AM
clean install, but I'm concerned those LEDs won't be very visible to motorists. especially the fronts being so close to the headlight and b/c they aren't the superbright led's.

I have a couple of those led strips in the back, but as additional signals, not primary.

just be careful out there......
Title: Re: Finished Some New Projects
Post by: Venom51 on August 19, 2010, 08:00:09 AM
Quote from: Bones on August 19, 2010, 07:57:16 AM
clean install, but I'm concerned those LEDs won't be very visible to motorists. especially the fronts being so close to the headlight and b/c they aren't the superbright led's.

I have a couple of those led strips in the back, but as additional signals, not primary.

just be careful out there......

Will do!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Finished Some New Projects
Post by: rosstermyer on August 19, 2010, 04:32:12 PM
nice job on the fronts! i see you did yours similar to mine in the rear! (this is Ross from Mings)
Title: Re: Finished Some New Projects
Post by: Venom51 on August 19, 2010, 05:56:17 PM
Quote from: rosstermyer on August 19, 2010, 04:32:12 PM
nice job on the fronts! i see you did yours similar to mine in the rear! (this is Ross from Mings)

Hey Ross, thanks. Yup, somewhat similar to yours but I was concerned with the intensity from under the seat. Plus, I didn't want to be a complete copycat.  ;D
Title: Re: Finished Some New Projects
Post by: ungeheuer on August 19, 2010, 10:22:12 PM
Quote from: Venom51 on August 18, 2010, 07:09:20 PMThe led blinkers are not expensive at all...  ;)
Quote from: Venom51 on August 19, 2010, 06:35:06 AM
Flexible LED strips. I found these at AutoZone but they are also available online. You can buy in various lengths and most can be cut to fit.
Aha...   [clap]  [clap].    I like your style  8).    So you didnt have to drop your forks to fit em or spend up $259.95 a set then, eh  ;) [thumbsup].

I was thinking you had these things >>  http://www.customdynamics.com/wrap_around_LED_fork_clamps.htm (http://www.customdynamics.com/wrap_around_LED_fork_clamps.htm)
Title: Re: Finished Some New Projects
Post by: Venom51 on August 20, 2010, 05:04:43 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on August 19, 2010, 10:22:12 PM
Aha...   [clap]  [clap].    I like your style  8). 

Much appreciated!  ;D  

Quote from: ungeheuer on August 19, 2010, 10:22:12 PM

So you didnt have to drop your forks to fit em or spend up $259.95 a set then, eh  ;) [thumbsup].


I was thinking you had these things >>  http://www.customdynamics.com/wrap_around_LED_fork_clamps.htm (http://www.customdynamics.com/wrap_around_LED_fork_clamps.htm)

Those were the inspiration but the cost floored me. I tried making my own, but realized I was going to spend as much as the cost of the flexible strips with a high probability mine would fry.  [laugh]
Title: Re: Finished Some New Projects
Post by: 00Kevin on August 21, 2010, 12:37:04 PM
Reeeeally like what you've done with your bike. Very tasteful mods IMO.  [thumbsup] Love the look of your seat! Where's that from? Was it pricey?
Title: Re: Finished Some New Projects
Post by: Venom51 on August 26, 2010, 06:24:28 AM
Quote from: 00Kevin on August 21, 2010, 12:37:04 PM
Reeeeally like what you've done with your bike. Very tasteful mods IMO.  [thumbsup] Love the look of your seat! Where's that from? Was it pricey?

Thank you!  [beer]

I purchased the seat cover from Luimoto and had a local upholsterer add extra foam. Huge difference for me and made a 15 hour ride comfortable.

Here's their site:
http://www.luimoto.com/ (http://www.luimoto.com/)
Title: Re: Finished Some New Projects
Post by: loopsrider on September 02, 2010, 11:47:07 PM
Looks great! I personally would be concerned with the size of the signals with the idiot drivers around here but damn, that mod really cleans the bike up [thumbsup]

Did you powdercoat your headlight bezel or paint it? If you painted it, what paint did you use...I like the finish of yours.
Title: Re: Finished Some New Projects
Post by: Venom51 on September 03, 2010, 03:18:21 AM
Quote from: loopsrider on September 02, 2010, 11:47:07 PM
Looks great! I personally would be concerned with the size of the signals with the idiot drivers around here but damn, that mod really cleans the bike up [thumbsup]

Did you powdercoat your headlight bezel or paint it? If you painted it, what paint did you use...I like the finish of yours.

Thanks! :)

I used a high-temp bbq spray paint. Time will tell on how it holds up, but so far so good. I used it on the exhaust heat shield and it's been several months.