Re: Slowest project ever - CM400T - Stupid headlight - new pics, advice needed - P2
Thanks for all the replies and suggestions guys, hearing your opinions helps me make up my mind since this is my first bike.
gribbs said:
Lookin really badass! How many cables does the gauge use? One to the engine and one to the front wheel, same as stock?
Are you using one of those expensive flasher units for your LED lights? Don't they flash too quickly or something without one?
The gauge uses a bunch of cables, I counted 6 in the clip and 1 for the speedo. Here's a wiring diagram for your reference:
Because there are turn signals, headlight on led, oil sensor, etc there are a few things that will need to be wired in.
I was told that LEDs tend to hyperflash. The guy at the store suggested I put in two of those units - they are 25$ each and his explanation was that LEDs don't like 12 volts. If that's the case I'll just buy a resistor at active electronics at Vic Park and hwy7 for $2 bucks and solder it in. My dad is genious when it comes to electronics, so I'll figure it out. Once I do, i'll post it up for everyone's reference.
valvesprung said:
I've got to be honest I actually really dig the sock headlamp location with the matte ring. It gives it a more modern stretched out racer look. Also the fender looks great!
I haven't pained the bucket or the ring yet. I think I might actually go silver bucket and matte black ring, we'll see how that comes out. Glad you think the fender is okay, it's starting to bother me.
suddenlycalm said:
I really like the stock headlight as well. I wouldn't change a thing about it. Where did you mount your speedo to?
I mounted the speedo using a simple bracket out of a sheet metal to the 2 front holes (you can see giant nuts I put on the top side just for decoration in previous pics) Here are some pics of the bracket for your reference:
*note: I changed these images from earlier so you can clearly see how it was done.
For your reference guys, the location of the headlight I used is not stock, normally the bracket is flipped up instead of down and the headlight sits a lot higher on the bike.
hardy said:
I realy like the idea of 2 headlights. BMW has some cool examples in there current bikes
I think I'll try that after I try modifying the bracket more and it doesn't work out.
dcmspikes said:
looks like thingsw are coming along. im going to be the one to throw the wrench in everything. i like the mock up of the headlight tucked in. if you can just drill new mounting holes and cut off the rest of the mount that will be too far forward. i thought about two headlights as well, but after looking at all of the vintage bike builds i think it would look a little odd. either way youre doing good work
Thanks dcmspikes, that's what i'm planning to do today, flip the bracket up, drill the holes in more and cut off the rest. My buddy is out of town so I don't have access to a welder until the weekend - probably a good thing since I'm doing my CA exams today and tomorrow... gah
diesel450 said:
Great work! I was skeptical at first (with what you started with) but it looks great! I like the headlight pushed back. Mysta2 fabs brackets that would look great. Check out Kit's stuff at http://www.dropbars.com/store.html
Wow, those are fantastic looking! I think I'll get those for next season, have to get my bike running first.
Okay, i'll go break the bike some more. I'll post a few pics when i'm done.
