[theJrod]

So horrible!

Yes, that's a Harley headlight. :shock: Pulling the fairing was easier than I expected. Having 2 people helps (one to hold the fairing while the other unscrews the gauges from below - the most difficult part BTW).

I had a set of Gregg's Custom LED turn signals lying around, so I figured I would use them. With the installation of the LP flush mounts in the stock locations, forward indicator visibility was reduced, so I came up with this idea. Pics of the end result are below.

We fabbed a bracket (OK, stole a bracket from somewhere else on the bike) to make a custom mount for the Gregg's LED in the faux ram-air duct. The bracket placed the bulbs perfectly and is very solid.

The flash from the camera makes them stand out - they're not that visible when they're turned off. I'm just waiting for someone to tell me "Oh no! You blocked your Ram Air intakes!!!1!!" :wink:

Movie of the end result (rt click, save as):
http://www.casadelafiesta.com/vids/mvi_0351.avi

 

[JAB3]

I like that alot very trick
where one the bike did you steal the brackets from
and which gregg's led turn signals did you use (not the $110 ones I hope)

 

[theJrod]

I used the $40 Greggs LEDs - they're pretty basc, just the LED and a poorly soldered pigtail. I'd definitely recommend reinforcing where the wires are soldered to the circuit board. Both of mine broke, and had to be re-soldered. I got 'em for free, so no complaints.

As far as the bracket goes, I have to have some secrets! - It's was from something removed from the bike already, and it worked perfectly for this function. It's the exact same shape that I would have had to fabricate.

 

[get_dude]

faux ram-air duct.

The flash from the camera makes them stand out - they're not that visible when they're turned off. I'm just waiting for someone to tell me "Oh no! You blocked your Ram Air intakes!!!1!!" :wink:

Okay here goes... OH NO! You blocked your ram air duct! :shock:

Okay so what do you mean they are faux? Enlighten me please... I thought the 1000rr has ram air...

 

[larry]

The first picture was kind of scarey! I thought you got into a wreck or something! Hehe...

 

[Thorn92]

faux ram-air duct.

The flash from the camera makes them stand out - they're not that visible when they're turned off. I'm just waiting for someone to tell me "Oh no! You blocked your Ram Air intakes!!!1!!" :wink:

Okay here goes... OH NO! You blocked your ram air duct! :shock:

Okay so what do you mean they are faux? Enlighten me please... I thought the 1000rr has ram air...

It does, but the vents are just cosmetic...there's no ducts connected to them.

 

[get_dude]

faux ram-air duct.

The flash from the camera makes them stand out - they're not that visible when they're turned off. I'm just waiting for someone to tell me "Oh no! You blocked your Ram Air intakes!!!1!!" :wink:

Okay here goes... OH NO! You blocked your ram air duct! :shock:

Okay so what do you mean they are faux? Enlighten me please... I thought the 1000rr has ram air...

It does, but the vents are just cosmetic...there's no ducts connected to them.

Okay so where does the bike actually pull air from???

 

[theJrod]

Check the pic:

Circled is the real ram-air duct - it goes directly into the airbox. No ducting, no going through the steering head, just straight in - very efficient.

 

[LtcOliverNorth]

The intake is right above the radiator.

 

[Sub]

do you think you affected the air flow at all? It's true they are not connected, but air does still flow through them. I doubt it, just a thought though.

 

[theJrod]

do you think you affected the air flow at all? It's true they are not connected, but air does still flow through them. I doubt it, just a thought though.

I'm sure the wiring harness that was behind the screen was blocking more airflow than the LED does.

 

[IronNutz]

The first picture was kind of scarey! I thought you got into a wreck or something! Hehe...

Oh no, I got one worse than that. Judging by the first two pics, I thought he was converting it into a stunt bike... I was gonna have to lay the smack down!

 

[BigRome]

I was for sure thinking the same thing. not a stunt bike

 

[corleonerr]

Movie's not working, but that was a smart idea.

 

[theJrod]

Movie's not working, but that was a smart idea.

Thanks.

Just checked the vid - works fine.