Member Contributer carlgustav Posted August 6, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted August 6, 2009 Hey folks, A couple of times while riding distance at night now I've been highly annoyed by the extremely bright hi-beam indicator on my 6th gen. Has anyone added a dimmer for this indicator, other than tape over it :^)? TIA, Anders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer Madness Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Hey folks,A couple of times while riding distance at night now I've been highly annoyed by the extremely bright hi-beam indicator on my 6th gen. Has anyone added a dimmer for this indicator, other than tape over it :^)? TIA, Anders I went to see Scott at Blueguages.com for the same reason. Coupled with the reflection off the windscreen, it's distracting at the least. My brother, who flies, said the best color is red or orange so I went with that for the overall guage color. Then I changed out the blue for high beam to violet. I only had this picture without the high beam light on. Greg :offtopic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1TallTXn Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Cause I'm a cheap bastige, I'm going to stick a piece of paper, possibly gray, in there when I get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightwad Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 What about a small piece of window tint, which will dim the light shining through? I am sure any window tinting place can give you a 1" square piece that will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 What about a small piece of window tint, which will dim the light shining through? I am sure any window tinting place can give you a 1" square piece that will do it. You Beat Me! :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rivcyko Posted August 13, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted August 13, 2009 What about a small piece of window tint, which will dim the light shining through? I am sure any window tinting place can give you a 1" square piece that will do it. You Beat Me! :blush: Only 2 problems with that, (with all respect),... 1) It will scratch very quickly. (The edges can be kept from lifting with a little clear coat). 2) The stuff with the anti-scratch, flakes off. You could, however, put the tint, on the inside. P.M. me your address, and I'll toss a coulpe clips, (35% and 5%, in the mail). Depending on finances, I'm sure Scot could put a resistor, in there. He may even just tell you what all you need, and how too. (Please, I'm not speaking for him, BUT he is that cool). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted August 13, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted August 13, 2009 I went to see Scott at Blueguages.com for the same reason. Coupled with the reflection off the windscreen, it's distracting at the least. My brother, who flies, said the best color is red or orange so I went with that for the overall guage color.Then I changed out the blue for high beam to violet. I only had this picture without the high beam light on. Greg :rolleyes: I gotta ask why you store your VFR in a large frig? Or was the air temp sensor just on the blink? :blink: :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer magicman Posted August 13, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted August 13, 2009 That's any month but June/July/August in Ontario for you. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightwad Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 That's any month but June/July/August in Ontario for you. :rolleyes: I thought there were only two seasons in Canada....Winter and July... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer magicman Posted August 13, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted August 13, 2009 Actually, that depends on where you are. Summer didn't arrive in Nova Scotia until August. It just hovered around the 20C mark and rained for the J months. That is partially atypical. This was supposedly the coldest summer on record, and I can attest that last year was not nearly this "chilly". Some fog and rain is normal of course. Keeps it nice and mild here. There are no 40C or -40C days either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 A piece of paper vellum(mylar/blueprint sheet) works well, but would have to be put on the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted August 13, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted August 13, 2009 check if there is a lower Wattage bulb available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer Madness Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I gotta ask why you store your VFR in a large frig? Or was the air temp sensor just on the blink? :blink: :laugh: No, :dry: it's just a shot from getting home Friday Feb. 13th in Port Dover. :ph34r: It made me qualify for becoming the founder of the Canadian Regiment of 'The Brass Balls Battalian.' NOTE: No heated chaps, vests, grips, wire harnesses etc. were harmed during this event. :cool: The same, however, cannot be said for 'Wee Willie Winkie and The Two California Raisins' :ohmy: There were rewards however............... :biggrin: Not considered :rolleyes: since we were talking lights, right? :491: Greg :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer carlgustav Posted August 17, 2009 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2009 Wow, thanx for the feedback. Looks like I need to ride to this Port Dover place for some 'rewards' :^). Anders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer carlgustav Posted August 17, 2009 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2009 What about a small piece of window tint, which will dim the light shining through? I am sure any window tinting place can give you a 1" square piece that will do it. You Beat Me! :ph34r: Only 2 problems with that, (with all respect),... 1) It will scratch very quickly. (The edges can be kept from lifting with a little clear coat). 2) The stuff with the anti-scratch, flakes off. You could, however, put the tint, on the inside. P.M. me your address, and I'll toss a coulpe clips, (35% and 5%, in the mail). Depending on finances, I'm sure Scot could put a resistor, in there. He may even just tell you what all you need, and how too. (Please, I'm not speaking for him, BUT he is that cool). Offer much appreciated. I won't put ya out at this point while I'm still considering going all out with red backlighting ... Anders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Ryanme17 Posted August 17, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2009 I gotta ask why you store your VFR in a large frig? Or was the air temp sensor just on the blink? :blink: :ph34r: I was about to say, "my temperature sensor doesn't go down that low!" when I realized it's in degrees Celsius... And don't ask me how I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rivcyko Posted August 18, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted August 18, 2009 What about a small piece of window tint, which will dim the light shining through? I am sure any window tinting place can give you a 1" square piece that will do it. You Beat Me! :excl: Only 2 problems with that, (with all respect),... 1) It will scratch very quickly. (The edges can be kept from lifting with a little clear coat). 2) The stuff with the anti-scratch, flakes off. You could, however, put the tint, on the inside. P.M. me your address, and I'll toss a coulpe clips, (35% and 5%, in the mail). Depending on finances, I'm sure Scot could put a resistor, in there. He may even just tell you what all you need, and how too. (Please, I'm not speaking for him, BUT he is that cool). Offer much appreciated. I won't put ya out at this point while I'm still considering going all out with red backlighting ... Anders ??? Kind of lost me. Red back lighting will not change the ind. lights. Did you talk to Scot? Will he add a resistor? It wouldn't put me out. Just let me know, if you change your mind, (while you have it torn apart). Only costs a stamp. (I can hack that). LOL. And, you're very welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer carlgustav Posted August 22, 2009 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 22, 2009 Thanx Rivcyko, I'll let ya know. I plan to do something before I take an Oct. trip to see my son in Austin, TX. However, I've also picked up a 'track' bike and am spending some time with her as well :^). ACE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2FAST4U Posted August 22, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted August 22, 2009 Am I the only one that doesn't have issues with the stock setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer Madness Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 ??? Kind of lost me. Red back lighting will not change the ind. lights. Did you talk to Scot? Will he add a resistor? It wouldn't put me out. Just let me know, if you change your mind, (while you have it torn apart). Only costs a stamp. (I can hack that). LOL. And, you're very welcome. What he said..... All indicators are their own seperate led colors. Eg. Scott changed out my blue led high beam for a violet one It could have been any color for that matter. I believe some of the more 'inclined' members have even done these mods by themselves...... I, however, tend to fall more in the category of 'declined'...... :blush: Greg :fing02: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rdguy Posted August 23, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted August 23, 2009 Nope. The two seasons are "Winter" and "Construction." Glenn I thought there were only two seasons in Canada....Winter and July... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rivcyko Posted August 24, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted August 24, 2009 Am I the only one that doesn't have issues with the stock setup? Nope. Been fine for me, too. Anders, Cool. Greg, Thanks for the shamless plug. :offtopic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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