Retro Fit kit

[Chaphil3]

I guess the next question is the place to mount the ballasts and where to get the ground...

I don't wanna still cavcuz's diy thunder lol. That was a rough one for me. I removed one of the silver bolts on the drivers side and (after mounting the included bracket for the ballast) mounted it there. Here's a pic:



Only problem here is that the forks hit the ballast just barely on full left turn. I was up and down whether to keep it but it didn't affect my steering after trying some low speed tight turns. Gonna have to move the relay tho bc the side plastic (not the fairing) hits just a little and won't close. But the ballast location works fine.

As far as ground, use any non-painted screw. I used the exact same bolt as the ballast but on the other side to get rid of some of the slack.

 

[cavcuz05]

I don't wanna still cavcuz's diy thunder lol. That was a rough one for me. I removed one of the silver bolts on the drivers side and (after mounting the included bracket for the ballast) mounted it there. Here's a pic:
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Only problem here is that the forks hit the ballast just barely on full left turn. I was up and down whether to keep it but it didn't affect my steering after trying some low speed tight turns. Gonna have to move the relay tho bc the side plastic (not the fairing) hits just a little and won't close. But the ballast location works fine.

As far as ground, use any non-painted screw. I used the exact same bolt as the ballast but on the other side to get rid of some of the slack.

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its all good...finally got everything off today...my new shroud will be here tomorrow and ill use your pics for the DIY...we all need help sometimes and with a CO-OP DIY like this the more input the better...i have the rest of the diy in word right now just waiting to finish before i post everything

 

[Rabbitman109]

I can't seem to get the ring tight enough to keep the projector from wiggling...

 

[cavcuz05]

I can't seem to get the ring tight enough to keep the projector from wiggling...

use a little silicone adhesive

 

[Chaphil3]

I can't seem to get the ring tight enough to keep the projector from wiggling...

I took my dremel and gently ground the outside of the ring down (not much prob just mm's) bc it was getting caught as it turned. And then when i couldn't turn it by hand, i took a screwdriver and turned it using the little grooves that are in it. Make sure you have the rubber o-ring on bc it helps keep it snug

 

[qnoisx]

I received my kit in the mail yesterday, but I won't have time to work on it till Monday or Tuesday. I'm working all weekend. Hopefully Cavcuz will have his DIY ready by then. Are you guys running the wiring all the way back to the battery or tapping into the existing headlight wiring? Just curious.

 

[cavcuz05]

I received my kit in the mail yesterday, but I won't have time to work on it till Monday or Tuesday. I'm working all weekend. Hopefully Cavcuz will have his DIY ready by then. Are you guys running the wiring all the way back to the battery or tapping into the existing headlight wiring? Just curious.

i will be running it back to the battery

 

[cavcuz05]

well got everything done today except for putting the plastics on...light works and man does it look sweet...i took plenty of pics and i will be finishing the DIY VERY soon

a little teaser

 

[cavcuz05]

Well here she is all done...boy was this a long process but im very happy with how it turned out...light need to be adjusted slightly but all in all patience is a must here...dont rush anywhere or YOU will break things...thankfully i had my wife helping me and she slowed me down quite a bit

 

[qnoisx]

Looks great! Hopefully I can get to work on mine either tomorrow after work or Tuesday. Did you happen to grab a before pic of the stock headlight beam? If not I can do that before I start to add to the writeup.

 

[cavcuz05]

nope i figured everyone on here knows what there stock headlight beam look like but if you take one ill use it in my write up

 

[cavcuz05]

here is what it looks like at night...i still need to adjust the beam but all in all it will suffice for night driving

 

[Rabbitman109]

Time for my reveal....I just got her all back together tonight. I have been busy this weekend, so it took me a while. Very happy with how she turned out. I got the 5K bulb, and the GTI-R Shrouds. I was going to put an angel eye on it and I didn't like the way that it looked when it was off, so I put it behind the shroud and it is wired to come on with my side emitting LED's and all my other LED's. Let me know what you guys think.

Blacked out housing:

Fitting the Projector in the Housing:

Before testing LED's:

Taken in the dark with the "Angel Eye" on behind the shroud:

All done taken with Flash:

All done with the "Angel Eye" and side emitting LED's on:

All done, no flash:

 

[Sage]

That thing looks mean Chad, nice job. Same to you cav, i like the amount of light alot

 

[CrazyCawi]

Chad...is your middle name god? because your bike is nothing short of pure perfection. It gives me so many things I want to strive for with my bike. I absolutely love the look of your install, and the blue centerpiece deffinately sets off the front end!

one word: JEALOUS.

 

[Rabbitman109]

Thanks CC, I knew that it would be a welcomed mod...I had the idea after looking at some other installs, where they blacked out the housing. I really just love motorcycles, and enjoy personalization. I have thought that it would be cool to go into a customizing business. I really appreciate the kind words, and it is like I have told other members, I am just glad that I can give people ideas, and motivate mods that normally wouldn't have been tried. I enjoy helping others do the same with their bikes. Now, I need a road test...

 

[cavcuz05]

Thanks CC, I knew that it would be a welcomed mod...I had the idea after looking at some other installs, where they blacked out the housing. I really just love motorcycles, and enjoy personalization. I have thought that it would be cool to go into a customizing business. I really appreciate the kind words, and it is like I have told other members, I am just glad that I can give people ideas, and motivate mods that normally wouldn't have been tried. I enjoy helping others do the same with their bikes. Now, I need a road test...

hows your beam? does it need slight adjustment to? where dis you end up muonting the ballast?

 

[cavcuz05]

Chad...is your middle name god? because your bike is nothing short of pure perfection. It gives me so many things I want to strive for with my bike. I absolutely love the look of your install, and the blue centerpiece deffinately sets off the front end!

one word: JEALOUS.

no love ...jk

 

[Rabbitman109]

hows your beam? does it need slight adjustment to? where dis you end up mounting the ballast?

Yeah, I adjusted it a little bit, but want to take it out on the road at night, and then maybe will adjust it more. I actually mounted the ballast by the bracket, and bending it around the right hand side of the mirror support tube, right under the gauges. it works out well. Zero clearance issues. Also gave me enough slack for the ground, and getting back to the battery. I used every inch of the harness.

no love ...jk

Yeah, I know right?

 

[iSpoolin]

Yall went all out on the ballast mounting lol, I just used some 3m double sided tape and mounted mine to the frame next to the forks.