Willow...An Evolution
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jay_kent
1979 cb650
Re: Willow
While I like both options. That light is pretty unique and hiding it on the side, IMO is a waste of eye candy. Perhaps it's that little detail you find while looking at the bike positioned on the side, but I think there is an opportunity to incorporate the light and rear fender strut in a harmonious way, that would really showcase each other.
+1 on Joe's suggestion on modifying the shape of the license and run a thin strip of LEDs for illumination in a decorative piece of tubing.
While I like both options. That light is pretty unique and hiding it on the side, IMO is a waste of eye candy. Perhaps it's that little detail you find while looking at the bike positioned on the side, but I think there is an opportunity to incorporate the light and rear fender strut in a harmonious way, that would really showcase each other.
+1 on Joe's suggestion on modifying the shape of the license and run a thin strip of LEDs for illumination in a decorative piece of tubing.
Re: Willow
Mari is spot on... the back 1/2 of the plate needs to go flat... if you leave the top as it is and run the lamp there you should be golden... running it on the rear fender would just take away from the flow... maybe tap some small LEDS into the rear of the frame while it is all open would work out good to create some extra light back there for runing lights.. I know on the chops that we have done we always add light, people just run up on them at night and it blows having some one see you last min...
another easy option would be to use some lisence plate light bolts and mount those to the frame. there is fella on ebay that sells them and he can do them with red lights in them as well. i am just worried you will not have enough light in back to be seen, exp on the country roads you have out there... looking cool is one thing but you have to be safe too brother.
you could also pop 2 small pods under the seat pan when you have that done but make sure they are solid mount not to the seat pan it self so they dont flash and move, that would help as well
Mari is spot on... the back 1/2 of the plate needs to go flat... if you leave the top as it is and run the lamp there you should be golden... running it on the rear fender would just take away from the flow... maybe tap some small LEDS into the rear of the frame while it is all open would work out good to create some extra light back there for runing lights.. I know on the chops that we have done we always add light, people just run up on them at night and it blows having some one see you last min...
another easy option would be to use some lisence plate light bolts and mount those to the frame. there is fella on ebay that sells them and he can do them with red lights in them as well. i am just worried you will not have enough light in back to be seen, exp on the country roads you have out there... looking cool is one thing but you have to be safe too brother.
you could also pop 2 small pods under the seat pan when you have that done but make sure they are solid mount not to the seat pan it self so they dont flash and move, that would help as well
Re: Willow
Troy after looking at it... if you run something like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chrome-Bullet-RED-Run-Stop-Turn-Signal-Harley-XL-FX-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3cb689a2afQQitemZ260760511151QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
it would give you a good amount of running light and your brake light will function as just that. paint them to match the frame and when the bikeis on the ground they will vanish!
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Troy after looking at it... if you run something like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chrome-Bullet-RED-Run-Stop-Turn-Signal-Harley-XL-FX-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3cb689a2afQQitemZ260760511151QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
it would give you a good amount of running light and your brake light will function as just that. paint them to match the frame and when the bikeis on the ground they will vanish!
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Re: Willow
for example... on my brothers chop we lit this sucker up in back but very subtle
the yellow is additional brake light, white circle is led running lights in the frame, and the others are additional brake/running lights (LED of course)... on the other side
cause the main brake light you can not really see too well
you can see how the rear of the frame covers it and why i had to tap in more... i was able to tap them right to the rear brake light switch as well so it worked out great ran a resister from the running light power, and then did bridged that with the brake light switch
for example... on my brothers chop we lit this sucker up in back but very subtle
the yellow is additional brake light, white circle is led running lights in the frame, and the others are additional brake/running lights (LED of course)... on the other side
cause the main brake light you can not really see too well
you can see how the rear of the frame covers it and why i had to tap in more... i was able to tap them right to the rear brake light switch as well so it worked out great ran a resister from the running light power, and then did bridged that with the brake light switch
Re: Willow
I agree with you Swagger that I too tend to like center-mounted taillights, though my previous builds have side mounted taillight. But for a board tracker style, I like the cleanliness of the fender sans taillight. That's just a personal preference. But then again, I'm a function over form kind of guy.
Ultimately, it comes down to personal taste, and Troy has a track record of making fantastic decisions. I probably should not have voice so much of my opinion.
--Thanks, Chris
I agree with you Swagger that I too tend to like center-mounted taillights, though my previous builds have side mounted taillight. But for a board tracker style, I like the cleanliness of the fender sans taillight. That's just a personal preference. But then again, I'm a function over form kind of guy.
Ultimately, it comes down to personal taste, and Troy has a track record of making fantastic decisions. I probably should not have voice so much of my opinion.
--Thanks, Chris
Hot Rod Troy
Coast to Coast
Re: Willow
Troy, I think it would look good here on the rear fender. If you could give it the same curve as the fender it would blend in pretty well and it would keep your tail light high enough for cars behind you to see it. I don't know it the cops would give you any hastle for bending the plate like that or not. That's my $.02 worth.
Troy, I think it would look good here on the rear fender. If you could give it the same curve as the fender it would blend in pretty well and it would keep your tail light high enough for cars behind you to see it. I don't know it the cops would give you any hastle for bending the plate like that or not. That's my $.02 worth.
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Hot Rod Troy
Coast to Coast
Re: Willow
That's why it should be mounted high. They meet DOT standard for 300 ft. so it should be okay.
That's why it should be mounted high. They meet DOT standard for 300 ft. so it should be okay.
JRK5892 said:
Maritime
Over 10,000 Posts
Re: Willow
I like the light on the fender and the plate on the side. Get a small LED plate light and mount the plate, flat on the side following the frame along the top. Mount the tail light off the fender and cover the palte light portion to just be a runnign/stop light. That gets the ugly plate off the fender but the sleek light up where it will do good and actually flows with the bike. My.02 of course.
I like the light on the fender and the plate on the side. Get a small LED plate light and mount the plate, flat on the side following the frame along the top. Mount the tail light off the fender and cover the palte light portion to just be a runnign/stop light. That gets the ugly plate off the fender but the sleek light up where it will do good and actually flows with the bike. My.02 of course.
Rossicle
When in doubt - gun it!
Re: Willow
Wow man.. That frame is inspiring. Makes me want to take up welding so I can build my own! Very cool look. I just hope you can lean it without dragging that frame!! ;D
P.S. Just my opinion.. I like the light and plate on the side, not up on the fender. I feel like you lose the flow when it's up on top.
I'm loving this bike!
Wow man.. That frame is inspiring. Makes me want to take up welding so I can build my own! Very cool look. I just hope you can lean it without dragging that frame!! ;D
P.S. Just my opinion.. I like the light and plate on the side, not up on the fender. I feel like you lose the flow when it's up on top.
I'm loving this bike!
Hot Rod Troy
Coast to Coast
Re: Willow
I understand and nobody wants to see something, like what happened to you buddy, happen to anyone on here.
I understand and nobody wants to see something, like what happened to you buddy, happen to anyone on here.
JRK5892 said:
Swapmeet Louie
Put some metal in yer eye....
Re: Willow
Man... Thats a F'n Jinx if I ever saw one. Hard to have a traditional bike when it's lit up like a X-mas tree.
There are exceptions to everything. And some people just have shit for luck.
JRK5892 said:
Man... Thats a F'n Jinx if I ever saw one. Hard to have a traditional bike when it's lit up like a X-mas tree.
There are exceptions to everything. And some people just have shit for luck.