Member Contributer Rivcyko Posted January 23, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted January 23, 2007 Well,............. I'm still waiting on paint to dry and my LEDs, BUT,... 1) Sanded down to the plastic. Sanded through the bolt holes, facing fwd. (for light defusion). 2) Drilled one .325" hole, .250" deep, .500", forward from the rear bolt hole. (Placing it back of the center of the extender). 3) Drilled two .250" holes, from the .325" hole, at two different depths and angles, (eyeballed), but trying to get the shorter hole, slightly more forward, than the longer hole. 100_3646.JPG 4) Sanded those holes. 5) PAINT PREP. Sand every surface with 400 grit. Tape the areas that will show light. ( I'm letting light through on 70%, of the bottom side, and 40%, on the top.) Trim the tape. Plug the holes. 100_3647.JPG 6) Two coats of silver plastic paint, (for reflection), five coats of black primer, (to capture any light wanting to escape). 7) After cure, carefully remove the tape. Coat with six coats of matte clear. Let cure. Retape the light showing areas, slightly shy of where the blcak edges are. (No need to trim the tape, this time). Coat with two coats of clear. This should help protect the black edge from chipping-up,when bugs and desbris hit it. ...............................preview,.....more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisford Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Group Buy... Oh I should have said... OH DAMN I WANT ONE... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer thereisnospoon Posted January 23, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted January 23, 2007 Very Cool!! Mmmm yellow LED's hehe. Is the mirror extender cast or a chunk of acrylic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JOHN800 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 That what we need, some nice innovative stuff. Although I already thought of that idea, can't prove it though. . I thought that maybe leaving it clear all the way aroung would have worked too. What about yellow superbrights? Drill around 10 five mm holes for LEDs, silicone them in, make an identical thin backing plate mirror acrylic, for the wiring, and polish all around. Make it a 1/4 clearance and 3/4 blinker light output. Damn, I have enough projects. Let's see them on the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
house Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Damn you Trav... stop building stuff I want to buy Go ahead and put me on the list for a set in black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vanion2 Posted January 23, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted January 23, 2007 Oooooh....pretty lights. Are they just running lights? Or are you going to mod them for turn signals as well? And, most importantly, how much for a pair? :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzed_viffer Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I thought that maybe leaving it clear all the way aroung would have worked too. Yeah, but it would be distracting for the rider (if used for indicators) or not good for your night vision if used as pilot lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rivcyko Posted January 23, 2007 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 23, 2007 Very Cool!! Mmmm yellow LED's hehe. Is the mirror extender cast or a chunk of acrylic? Oooooh....pretty lights. Are they just running lights? Or are you going to mod them for turn signals as well? And, most importantly, how much for a pair? :thumbsup: Got yellow and orange leds on order. Figured orange,in the long drill holes,as running lights. Andyellow in the short one as signal. They are acryic. SORRY. NOT IN PRODUCTION. My hands are full, now. I thought that maybe leaving it clear all the way aroung would have worked too. Yeah, but it would be distracting for the rider (if used for indicators) or not good for your night vision if used as pilot lights. Ding! We have a winner! Still considering drilling a series of small holes, through out the light visable areas, (and perhaps a flat clear on the same areas). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzed_viffer Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Good stuff! :thumbsup: Make sure you keep us up with the play, Riv! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest uclajoebruin Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Seeing them mounted on the bike, it looks like black might blend a little easier. Either way, very cool and functional idea. Great work! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownAndOutNYC Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Very interesting. I have the same mirror extenders, and plenty of LEDs sitting around from my other projects. I may have to copy your idea before you patent it. :salesman: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dude Posted January 23, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted January 23, 2007 Yet another awesome project by the riv :thumbsup: Now would they work well enough as signals to replace the dumbo ears on the 5th gen? :wheel: Or am I 3 steps behind as usual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer skuuter Posted January 23, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted January 23, 2007 CLEAN....black WOULD look good................ :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Lobster Posted January 23, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted January 23, 2007 Very Cool!! Mmmm yellow LED's hehe. Is the mirror extender cast or a chunk of acrylic? Spoon, 1.5" clear acrylic. I made about 40 sets for 5th and 6th gen bikes for folks here on the forum. I think it's a nice addition as you can see behind you MUCH better. There's nothing fancy about them. If you can find the acrylic, some longer metric bolts and you have access to a bandsaw and a sander, you too can make them without much trouble. I think even GenMar sells them for about $60 / pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rivcyko Posted January 24, 2007 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 24, 2007 Black and frosted it is. Give Lobster your hard earned cash, as gen-mars, aren't clear and cost more. :thumbsup: Love 'ya Larry. Thanks for the exhaust hook-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003_VTEC_Rider Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Larry, I would still like a set. Travis, I hate you for making yet another thing I want to put on my bike. Damn you, will you stop and go rest or something!!!!!!!! Later, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rivcyko Posted February 27, 2007 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 27, 2007 STILL waiting on my damn leds. I should have just made some. :goofy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer didit Posted February 28, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted February 28, 2007 Very Cool!! Mmmm yellow LED's hehe. Is the mirror extender cast or a chunk of acrylic? Spoon, 1.5" clear acrylic. I made about 40 sets for 5th and 6th gen bikes for folks here on the forum. I think it's a nice addition as you can see behind you MUCH better. There's nothing fancy about them. If you can find the acrylic, some longer metric bolts and you have access to a bandsaw and a sander, you too can make them without much trouble. I think even GenMar sells them for about $60 / pair. Are you saying you have some for a 6th Gen (w/o lights)? If so, I'll take a set please. I'll PM you for details. Cheers, didit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 1.5" clear acrylic. I made about 40 sets for 5th and 6th gen bikes for folks here on the forum. I think it's a nice addition as you can see behind you MUCH better. There's nothing fancy about them. If you can find the acrylic, some longer metric bolts and you have access to a bandsaw and a sander, you too can make them without much trouble. I think even GenMar sells them for about $60 / pair. Shoot, I think I have some of this out in the garage... :goofy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bigbear75 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 :D Do you have pics of these install and blinkin in a low light'd room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rivcyko Posted March 1, 2007 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 1, 2007 :D Do you have pics of these install and blinkin in a low light'd room? He!!, I'll post video, when I can get the damn LEDs! This is a how too. It's up to you to mod them. Otherwise We're gonna charge an arm and a leg. LOL. Business ventures have a way of screwing-up friendships. Not look'n for that. So,... Send Lobster $$. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluedragon Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 im actually a bit confused on who has or is making these lol but i want some in black please :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rome99 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 OMG, people, he just said this is a "how-to", in other words make your own... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoxmole Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Order them from Lobster and follow Riv's how-to. Then you'll have exactly what Riv described earlier on. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluedragon Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Order them from Lobster and follow Riv's how-to. Then you'll have exactly what Riv described earlier on. :thumbsup: thank you for clearing that up with out being condescending :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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