jimvette999
Well-Known Member
Hello Gents,
This forum has helped me many times. The mods below are likely not new but are cheap - n - easy if you're interested.
1. I wanted a volt meter because of battery issues I've had in the past. I placed a lamp chord roll switch, easy to actuate, on the ground wire to the gauge. I made an alum. bracket to mount to switch to. It's riveted to the handlebar w/ 3/16 alum. rivets. 3M tape is holding meter to bracket. The light was quite bright so I added a piece of Limo tint to the face of the meter to tone it down.
2. After switching to red LED tail light bulbs, I noticed the diff between tail light and brake light was hardly discernible. I added another brake light that has 17 different modes, 16 of which are obnoxious so I just use the non-strobing/flashing/annoying to other drivers mode. This mod is reversible and I had to drill three holes....2 for the retaining screws and one for the cable to go through. All holes are hidden should I decide to put the stock reflector back on. It's not a perfect shape fit as far as concealment but it's very close.
Here's where I got them and their cost. You get 4 tail lights for the $16. Use USA sellers when possible so you can easily return things if unhappy/defective.
Good luck, I'd be happy to answer any questions. I'm sorry I don't have the step by step but I don't think it's nec. on these mods due to their simplicity.
Thanks for looking, Jim.
EDIT: I forgot to mention, I used clear glue made for plastic model windshields to make the cheapo light waterproof. Use at seam where lens meets black housing. This will stop moisture intrusion, a.k.a., fogging inside lens. I think clear nail polish would also work but test as it is sometimes lacquer thinner based depending on the brand and may fog/melt lens.
This forum has helped me many times. The mods below are likely not new but are cheap - n - easy if you're interested.
1. I wanted a volt meter because of battery issues I've had in the past. I placed a lamp chord roll switch, easy to actuate, on the ground wire to the gauge. I made an alum. bracket to mount to switch to. It's riveted to the handlebar w/ 3/16 alum. rivets. 3M tape is holding meter to bracket. The light was quite bright so I added a piece of Limo tint to the face of the meter to tone it down.
2. After switching to red LED tail light bulbs, I noticed the diff between tail light and brake light was hardly discernible. I added another brake light that has 17 different modes, 16 of which are obnoxious so I just use the non-strobing/flashing/annoying to other drivers mode. This mod is reversible and I had to drill three holes....2 for the retaining screws and one for the cable to go through. All holes are hidden should I decide to put the stock reflector back on. It's not a perfect shape fit as far as concealment but it's very close.
Here's where I got them and their cost. You get 4 tail lights for the $16. Use USA sellers when possible so you can easily return things if unhappy/defective.
Good luck, I'd be happy to answer any questions. I'm sorry I don't have the step by step but I don't think it's nec. on these mods due to their simplicity.
Thanks for looking, Jim.
EDIT: I forgot to mention, I used clear glue made for plastic model windshields to make the cheapo light waterproof. Use at seam where lens meets black housing. This will stop moisture intrusion, a.k.a., fogging inside lens. I think clear nail polish would also work but test as it is sometimes lacquer thinner based depending on the brand and may fog/melt lens.
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