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Dana P.
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 09:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I did them today with some help and they are not easy to install and that is saying it mildly. Along with the install last weekend of the Crossroad 0 Zero degree bars and CRG 2 finger levers. I'd like say thank you to Rocketsprink and UWgriz for the help last weekend and another friend of mine for the help today,it took us about 2 hours to put the lights on but that was after Rocketsprink,Griz and myself had them mocked up several times and scratching are heads about them. Now I have NO IDEA!!! what I may do next to the bike but I'll think of something,so my wife says. Hers a couple pics anyhow. Anyone remember the Robot Johnny Five?? LOL!! Do not disassemble!!!







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Rocketsprink
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 09:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looks good Dana, especially the Crossroads and new levers!!
Now I have to get in touch with him about making that exhaust work on my Ducati. Are those lights super ass bright?
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Buelltroll
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 09:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Would those fit an R?
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Rocketsprink
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 09:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I don't think so. They mount directly to the fork legs. The mounting would be a nightmare. They barely work on the S!! Ask Dana what had to be done to get them to fit!
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Buellish0
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 09:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

dana where are u in racine id love to see that paint up close
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Dana P.
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 09:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yep!! North side of Racine. If ya want to check it out let me know. Where are you from??


As far as the lights no they won't happen on a XBR model. And as far as what I went through.....YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW!!!
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Dana P.
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 09:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Rocco they seem bright but It was still day light out when I brought it home. Al tells me real bright.
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Buell_892
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 10:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i dont know, just something about them that i dont like. Hmm... just my .02 tho
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Jimduncan69
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 11:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dana the lights look SWEET!! i am jealous! i will have them someday.
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Cataract2
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 11:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I love those headlights. Going to get them some day for my bike.
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Naughtynurse
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 12:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)



All of Santa's presents are finally installed!!!
Thanks to all the Elves that helped!!!
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U4euh
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 12:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That is just sick!! (And I mean that in a good way!)
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Diablobrian
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 12:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

yes, Number 5 is.....ALIVE
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Cmm213
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 06:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

How do you like the shorty levers I am looking into a pair? Also what mirrors are those they look to be invisible when looking at other angles of the bike-very nice!
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Stou
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 08:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Very nice bike Dana!

I didn't notice until now that you even had the swingarm painted. Lot's of details on this bike!

I wish we can meet some day to see this bike in real!
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Al_lighton
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 10:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looks great, Dana. I still can't figure out why they were straight bolt on on mine and a couple other guys bikes, but hit the frame bosses on yours. What did you end up doing to relieve the interference?

Al
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Skyguy
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 10:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I had an acid trip a few years ago and I swear I saw that bike.......

Seriously it is drop dead gorgeous. Not my particular style as I prefer stealth and low profile but I added it to my pic collection and am currently useing it as a screen saver.

Sweet!
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Buell_892
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 10:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So whats the advantage of these lights... are they just brighter?

Im not trying to knock them, i was just wondering.

I think im going with a 6000K HID kit for my low beam. : )
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Misato
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 11:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

looks good..
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Skyguy
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 11:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

After replacing both of the h-3's with Piaa Super Whites (brightest I could get) My lights are wired to both be on all the time and I am still unhappy with the light output on my 9R.

In fact IMHO the 9r lights are just dismal and not near as bright as my buddies rice burners. Any ideas?
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Buell_892
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 11:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

sky, how did you wire yours to both stay on all the time? You like the result?
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Monorad
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 12:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I put the migs on my 9S. It took me about 30 minutes, no headaches. Everything bolted right into place. They are much brighter than stock, and look pretty cool, but not that I've done it, I'm not sure it was worth it given the expense.
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Black_sunshine
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 01:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dana.....Your bike is simply Freakin' awesome! Nothing more to say.
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Skyguy
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 01:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Buell892. I bought the bike with the lights already wired. In fact I thought it was normal until I found this board. So I have no idea!
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Dana P.
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 02:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the compliments guys and gals.

The adavantage to these lights is I can run anything I want in them without melting cases. And these light light further and better infront of you,where the stock setup is more of a flood type lighting.
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Dmextreme
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 02:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Could you run HID bulbs in those? if so, Dana that would be a nice upgrade. Conversion kit I think is like 250 bucks or so.
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Wammy
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 03:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I don't mean to jack the thread,
but.....
how much and how easy for the 2 finger levers
thanks
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Dana P.
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 03:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wammy,your look'n at a couple hundred bucks in levers and about 20 minutes to put them on.
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Wammy
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 04:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanks Dana
Cost is OK
the install....
20 minutes at the dealer or at home,
I can wrench a bit, but I don't have much experience in motorcycles
wondering if I can DIY it.
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Dana P.
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 04:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

At home. The brake takes minutes. The clutch you need to take the tension off the cable and readjust.Easy!!!
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