Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted March 2, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 2, 2011 So i am guessing people may have tried this out... Block of Acrylic = $2 LED lights = $2 misc expenses = $2 Wire Socket = $3 Labor = priceless Total = $9 + labor :cheerleader: Cut out a stencil based on the mirror plate. 01. Stencil.jpg Traced out the stencil on the acrylic. Gave it a raw cut. 02. Acrylic cut - raw with stencil outlined.jpg Ground the sides to match the stencil 03. Acrylic ground to stencil.jpg Drilled holes. used a course sand paper to dull the edges, and 2000 paper to smooth out. Needed to give it a frosted look. 04. Mirror Extenders - with holes and frosted finish.jpg Both side cut out 05. Both extenders cut out.jpg cratered out 4 mm using a dremel, a slight wedge at the side for the wire to come out. blanked out both sides using a reflective tape 06. Cur out for LED's and relfectors.jpg used an old tire tube to cut out the rubber mounts. This will go between the extender and the mirror 07. Rubber Mounts cut out.jpg With the LED lights in place, filled the back with a glue gun...water proof 08. LED's in place with Silicon filling for water proofing.jpg Each unit looks like this. 09. Unit ready for installation.jpg Checking the holes and alignment before final fitting. 10. Sampling the unit for holes and finish - I.jpg 11. Sampling the unit for holes and finish - II.jpg tapped into the parking light (as this is an UK model - we have one of those) 12. tapping into the parking light wiring.jpg USed heavy duty connectors to join all wires 13. using plastic connectors to join all wires.jpg Checking lights ... 14. Light Checking.jpg Finished product 15. Lights on.jpg 16. Lights on - No Flash.jpg 17. Close up.jpg A buddy of mine (Thanks ! Shiraz ) helped me through this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4 Rosso Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Now that's very cool, I like it :fing02: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JTG Posted March 2, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 2, 2011 Not exactly my taste, but well done :fing02: Besides that, I'm always in favor of making yourself more visible and it seems like this should do the trick at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rice Posted March 2, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 2, 2011 First time I see something like this done. Me like :fing02: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera803 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Could probably make them blink too for not much more work. :fing02: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PaleRider000 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Very nice!! good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vanion2 Posted March 2, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 2, 2011 Now make a 6th Gen version and start selling them. :fing02: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danmurphymn Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I like it. Where is the best place to get the acrylic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfr661 Posted March 2, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 2, 2011 I like it. Where is the best place to get the acrylic? I had the same question until I check that he's from India.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Jmmymc750 Posted March 2, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 2, 2011 I like it. Where is the best place to get the acrylic? I had the same question until I check that he's from India.... Well, its more than 2 bucks, but not a lot... ebay acrylic That looks cool! I am all for more visibility! If you make some for sale, let me know! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afpierce489 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I like this idea, but a question, how thick are your extenders? They look to be about 1" thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee 2002 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Nice, Anik.... Bring a couple of 2.0 inchers for a 6th gen with you on your next trip :cool:... I've seen that done before with silver and then black paint on the areas where the maker didn't want light to shine through (ie. back at the rider) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted March 3, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 3, 2011 Nice, Anik.... Bring a couple of 2.0 inchers for a 6th gen with you on your next trip :cool:... I've seen that done before with silver and then black paint on the areas where the maker didn't want light to shine through (ie. back at the rider) thanks Lee but I will need a stencil for the 6th gen which is going to be difficult out here. Need to check if i can get 2" thick acrylic or may have to stick them together - not sure that will turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted March 3, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 3, 2011 I like this idea, but a question, how thick are your extenders? They look to be about 1" thick. yes they are 1" thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer blkrabit Posted March 3, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 3, 2011 You might be able to get that acrylic @ TAP Plastics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted March 3, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 3, 2011 You might be able to get that acrylic @ TAP Plastics. it is going to be expensive to have shipped here to India. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGreenValley Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I like this! Would not be any more difficult at all to place a second LED in there for a blinker . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Rivcyko did this a couple years ago on his VTEC. Nice job on making it work, but IMO, it looks a lot better with non-condom mirrors. ps - I have a couple large chunks of clear acrylic and 6th gen mirror templates if anyone wants to try it. The material I have may be more than 2" thich, maybe 2.5", I'd have to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted March 3, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 3, 2011 I like this! Would not be any more difficult at all to place a second LED in there for a blinker . . . . . I was looking at a flushed / glow and frosted look. With the LED in the front - the lights will be seen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock915 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Here is a guy that makes them and sells them on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280634398528&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Jmmymc750 Posted March 3, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 3, 2011 Lobster still makes them without the LED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Here is a guy that makes them and sells them on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280634398528&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT Lobster still makes them without the LED! Say 'ello to Lobster's ebay account. :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rdguy Posted March 3, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 3, 2011 So i am guessing people may have tried this out... No, but now you've got me thinking... Nice work. Visibility is always good. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Gerrys02800 Posted March 3, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 3, 2011 Nice mod. No that I am any expert in the painting end of things such as plastic or acrlic ....... but, If you turned them into signals, paint the back end black to keep the flashing out of your eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Lobster Posted March 3, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 3, 2011 Here is a guy that makes them and sells them on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280634398528&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT Yep...these are leftovers as I figured the VFRD community had been about saturated for this year...haven't sold any yet on eBay. Lobster still makes them without the LED! Yes I do! If anyone wants to try this I can make a pair for you without the painting and then you can do whatever you want with the light install. I think Rivcyko painted the back half of his black so when the lights came on they only showed forward and not backward. To the original Poster...nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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