Thinking outside the box...Post your Farkels! - Page 25

Geek · 04-19-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RTinNC

OK ... dumb question but how did you guys get the yellow graphics off of the tubes. My tubes arrived quickly but the graphics seem to be painted on and before I attempt to remove I was hoping for guidance??

Carb Cleaner.
Wipes right off

RTinNC · 04-19-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Geek

Carb Cleaner.
Wipes right off

EXCELLENT !! Thanks!! Will try it tomorrow!

ag_streak · 04-20-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Bill

My radar heads up display.

Awesome HUD idea, but that windscreen is really funky!! You cut that yourself?

bomber60015 · 04-20-2009, 10:41 AM

I'm bettin the screen is cut that way so as not to return any radar energy to the emmiter . . . . .

Mr. Bill · 04-20-2009, 10:57 AM

Its a National Cycle VStream. Heres a photo from their web site.

Kind of reminds me of the Queen Alien in the movie.

Dan Alexander · 04-20-2009, 12:17 PM

cruceno · 04-20-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Global Rider

Thanks DR1965 and Chader.

Is there an O-ring in a groove within the cap to make them waterproof?

Check! There sure is!

Although mine had a small drain hole under the upper bracket.

Nothing a little dap of silicone can't fix!

GsVs · 04-20-2009, 02:05 PM

Hey Mr. Bill

Great job on the lights - do you have any pictures from further away (say 100' or so) both day & night ?? Just wondering how these show up at a distance.

Thanks .. Larry

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Originally Posted by Mr. Bill

My pod lights are low voltage MR16 LED lights. 2.5 watts each and 48LEDs in each pod.

tmotten · 04-20-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

Which pelican is that? Any more piccies?

Mr. Bill · 04-20-2009, 03:40 PM

Not as bright as I thought it would be. But about the same as the head lights. I'm going to take a few more when its dark

bairesman · 04-20-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtRider1965

Yes, it's been done.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/attac...1&d=1214242819

Thanks much, I feel supid now for not searching hard enough... I like hte above setup, will try to swing by home depot tomorrow to get the clamps.
Martin

Mr. Bill · 04-20-2009, 07:28 PM

A few more photos of the LED pod lights with different camera settings at about 75 feet. I also run 30% brighter bulbs in the head lights. Still the stock wattage.

Primal · 04-20-2009, 10:03 PM

I made these for about 60 bucks(US) some 1/2" mild steel square tubing from lowe's, a few other pieces of scrap metal, and 2 $11US 20mm ammo cans from the army surplus (sorry about the photo, cell phone camera in the garage)

GsVs · 04-21-2009, 03:06 AM

Hey Mr. Bill ...
Thanks for the pictures ... the LED pod lights really add to your visibility in the night photos.

A couple of more questions if you have time ...
Can you post some pictures of how you mounting the LED pod light to your bike.

What brand of headlights are you using ??

Thanks .. Larry

[QUOTE=Mr. Bill]A few more photos of the LED pod lights with different camera settings at about 75 feet. I also run 30% brighter bulbs in the head lights. Still the stock wattage.

QUOTE]

Mr. Bill · 04-21-2009, 04:05 PM

I made some Highway pegs out of some scrap metal and attached them to my skid plate then bolted on the pod lights.

I bought the lights at a local auto parts store for $30. I made sure they had MR16 bulbs. Found this on line pn HMR16LEDW481 $8 ea free shipping. Do a search for MR16 LED bulbs. There's lots of different types of MR16 bulbs. There also used for 12v low voltage lighting.

04-20-2009, 10:03 PM	#373
Primal n00b Joined: May 2008 Location: N.E. Oklahoma Oddometer: 7	Fabbed Farkle....... I made these for about 60 bucks(US) some 1/2" mild steel square tubing from lowe's, a few other pieces of scrap metal, and 2 $11US 20mm ammo cans from the army surplus (sorry about the photo, cell phone camera in the garage) Attached Images

04-21-2009, 03:06 AM	#374
GsVs Goin' Somewhere Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Hoosier (IN) USA Oddometer: 1,267	Headlights bulbs ?? Hey Mr. Bill ... Thanks for the pictures ... the LED pod lights really add to your visibility in the night photos. A couple of more questions if you have time ... Can you post some pictures of how you mounting the LED pod light to your bike. What brand of headlights are you using ?? Thanks .. Larry [QUOTE=Mr. Bill]A few more photos of the LED pod lights with different camera settings at about 75 feet. I also run 30% brighter bulbs in the head lights. Still the stock wattage. QUOTE] __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - '09 DR650SE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - '12 NC700X

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04-20-2009, 10:41 AM	#364
bomber60015 Anatomically Correct Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago-ish Oddometer: 2,499	I'm bettin the screen is cut that way so as not to return any radar energy to the emmiter . . . . .

04-20-2009, 10:57 AM	#365
Mr. Bill Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Oddometer: 57	Its a National Cycle VStream. Heres a photo from their web site. Kind of reminds me of the Queen Alien in the movie.

04-20-2009, 12:17 PM	#366
Dan Alexander Ride Far - Ride Fast Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Ottawa and Montreal Oddometer: 4,783

04-20-2009, 03:40 PM	#370
Mr. Bill Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Oddometer: 57	Not as bright as I thought it would be. But about the same as the head lights. I'm going to take a few more when its dark

04-20-2009, 07:28 PM	#372
Mr. Bill Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Oddometer: 57	A few more photos of the LED pod lights with different camera settings at about 75 feet. I also run 30% brighter bulbs in the head lights. Still the stock wattage.

04-21-2009, 04:05 PM	#375
Mr. Bill Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Oddometer: 57	I made some Highway pegs out of some scrap metal and attached them to my skid plate then bolted on the pod lights. I bought the lights at a local auto parts store for $30. I made sure they had MR16 bulbs. Found this on line pn HMR16LEDW481 $8 ea free shipping. Do a search for MR16 LED bulbs. There's lots of different types of MR16 bulbs. There also used for 12v low voltage lighting.