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Post by TheBrown57 on May 9, 2011 8:06:37 GMT -6
Here is my personal driving light modification that I did over the weekend. The lights are from walmart and are 50 watt halogen bulbs ($18 Clearance) The bolts that come with them are the same exact thread an size as the screws that hold the radiator cover on  Spliced them into the head light wiring with help from Suave's Mod and made it look all nice and pretty   |
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Post by eaglerider on May 9, 2011 12:09:58 GMT -6
;D ;D  |
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Post by crazycoyote82 on May 9, 2011 12:11:57 GMT -6
Looks good man!
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Post by TheBrown57 on May 9, 2011 12:15:03 GMT -6
Thanks!! now just need some nite to ride in lol The sun rises by the time I leave for work in the morning  |
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Post by Blaine on May 9, 2011 13:28:24 GMT -6
I have the same lights mounted on my bike.You will need to switch the 50w bulbs for 20w bulbs.The charging system can't keep up when your riding slow,and the 50w will kill the battery.The MR-16 bulbs in a 20w are pretty bright at night and make you more noticeable in the daytime.You can change to MR-16 LED's but they don't light up much at night.  |
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Post by TheBrown57 on May 9, 2011 18:59:20 GMT -6
Thanks for that I stopped at the walmart an picked up 2 of those bulbs an replaced the original 50w
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Post by eaglerider on May 9, 2011 22:02:51 GMT -6
 Yep...that's the biggest complaint i have on our bikes...why did Kawasaki put such a low amp charging system on it!!??!! O well...O, there is a slightly higher rated stator available (aftermarket) for our bikes...runs about $135.00...find it on ebay.
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Post by intillzah on May 15, 2011 20:26:38 GMT -6
Mine from this weekend...  |
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Post by Blaine on May 15, 2011 20:43:52 GMT -6
Looks good.I mounted mine up higher.I made brackets to bolt them to the bolts on the triple tree. |
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Post by TheBrown57 on May 16, 2011 5:26:19 GMT -6
I was too lazy These ones had a bolt on the bracket that would have required me to cut the bracket so I could bend it to get the bolt out but I decided to try it on the radiator cover and they are the exact same thread just a lil bit longer than the original screws. saves time an money |
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Post by Blaine on May 16, 2011 5:57:54 GMT -6
I was too lazy These ones had a bolt on the bracket that would have required me to cut the bracket so I could bend it to get the bolt out but I decided to try it on the radiator cover and they are the exact same thread just a lil bit longer than the original screws. saves time an money On another note:I was just looking at your pictures again,and it looks like your fork seals need replacing. |
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Post by TheBrown57 on May 16, 2011 7:38:07 GMT -6
yup not looking forward to doing that :/
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Post by johnn8 on May 21, 2011 20:53:03 GMT -6
A great way to reduce the draw on your electrical system is to use lower wattage bulbs. Here are some awesome bulbs to use with those housings. www.ecolumenation.com/products/9-Watt-MR16-CREE-LED-Light-Bulb.html I've done the research and these are positively the brightest led mr16 you can purchase right now. They may need to be sealed in with silicone to work, mine did. I am running smaller, 6 watt led's and I can tell you that they are very bright. These 9 watt bulbs are even brighter, check out the lumen output 540lm only drawing 18w. I can't wait to make another set using these. |
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Post by BenInPA on Feb 9, 2013 0:04:41 GMT -6
Wow I think there are a bunch of us with those light's! I bought a set of those light's at walmart. I am installing them next month. Mounting them in place of the radiator cover screws in a pretty clever idea. I'm gonna look into maybe doing that. Thanks for the idea!
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Post by zekkfett on Feb 9, 2013 1:26:09 GMT -6
On another note:I was just looking at your pictures again,and it looks like your fork seals need replacing. Speaking of that..... I saw a video not too long ago, of a special tool that pulls them bad boys right out. Kinda hook shaped, grabs the inside of the seal and you can pull it right out. (Not a plug for anyone, but check out this guy's videos, he is HILARIOUS, and knows his stuff about about bikes. Lots to be learned from watching his videos. A lot of "old school" tricks that he passes on from time to time...) I mean, why take the time to pull the forks all apart, when there is a tool out there to take the seals right out? Anyone ever seen one of these, or heard of one, used one? I think someone mentioned not too long ago about using air to pop them out. Just as viable, albeit messy. Could be mitigated using some towels.... I just don't see the need in pulling apart the forks when don't really NEED to be.... |
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Post by eaglerider on Feb 9, 2013 7:50:46 GMT -6
 Sorry, zekk....I had to delete that video, due to the language....remember, this is a family oriented forum...we are not prudes, but gotta keep it "clean"...hope you understand. I believe our forks are somewhat different, those he is working on are later model, I think.
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Post by zekkfett on Feb 9, 2013 15:02:51 GMT -6
Sorry, zekk....I had to delete that video, due to the language....remember, this is a family oriented forum...we are not prudes, but gotta keep it "clean"...hope you understand. No issues with that. In fact, when I posted the link, I was only thinking about the educational content, not the language. My apologies. And regardless of the make and model of bike, the tool is still going to be somewhat the same. Pretty much all fork oil seals are constructed the same, and come out in the same way. |
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Post by Blaine on Feb 9, 2013 15:27:52 GMT -6
zekkfett,sent you a P.M. |
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Post by eaglerider on Feb 9, 2013 15:46:20 GMT -6
 That is a common seal removal tool, available at most auto supply stores.
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Post by BenInPA on Apr 3, 2013 15:53:25 GMT -6
Hey zekk, do you still have the link to that video? If you do could you shoot it to me in a pm? I would like to see what the tool looks like.
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Post by Blaine on Apr 3, 2013 17:25:17 GMT -6
Hey zekk, do you still have the link to that video? If you do could you shoot it to me in a pm? I would like to see what the tool looks like. javascript:add("%208-)") Sent you a P.M. |
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Yep...that's the biggest complaint i have on our bikes...why did Kawasaki put such a low amp charging system on it!!??!! O well...O, there is a slightly higher rated stator available (aftermarket) for our bikes...runs about $135.00...find it on ebay.
Sorry, zekk....I had to delete that video, due to the language....remember, this is a family oriented forum...we are not prudes, but gotta keep it "clean"...hope you understand. I believe our forks are somewhat different, those he is working on are later model, I think.