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Title: More let there be lights
Post by: guywheatley on June 04, 2009, 11:34:55 AM
I didn't want to steal a thread.

Quote from: tmds3 on June 03, 2009, 10:08:36 PM
Guy, did I miss where you posted the finished light install on your shield? from what i can see in the pic looks good
(http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt33/tmds3/cc_thumbsup-1.gif)
Thanks David:
Here's a shot right after I put them on.
(http://www.guywheatley.com/photos/maggielights13.JPG)
From this thread
http://www.magnaownersoftexas.com/forums/index.php?topic=3112.0 (http://www.magnaownersoftexas.com/forums/index.php?topic=3112.0)

This was before I added the angled spacers. When I first put the lights on, they were aimed to the sides because of the angle of the shield. I took a couple of large nuts and ground them down at an angle to offset the shield's curve. The last thing I need to do is move the headlight forward. The best solution would probably be the VTX mod, but I'm too chea ...  I mean frugal for that. I think I can fabricate a couple of plates to move the existing light forward then get a bill cap for it. I believe that will give me just the look I want.
Title: Re: More let there be lights
Post by: guywheatley on June 04, 2009, 11:47:50 AM
An amusing thing. When I wired them in, I placed the switch on the plastic right under the triplel tree on the left hand side. What I thought would be a quick and easy place to rob power was from the front running lights.  :idea: So, I ran a wire into the turn signal housing.
(http://www.guywheatley.com/photos/lightwire02.JPG)

(http://www.guywheatley.com/photos/lightwire03.JPG)

At first, I though every thing was good. Then I noticed that every time I make a left hand turn, my running lights go out.

DOHHH! :roll:

Guess I'll be fixing that when I get around to the headlight mod.
Title: Re: More let there be lights
Post by: hootmon on June 04, 2009, 11:52:32 AM
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2i7l7q.jpg)  (http://i39.tinypic.com/2i7l7q.jpg)  (http://i39.tinypic.com/2i7l7q.jpg)
Title: Re: More let there be lights
Post by: L J VFR on June 04, 2009, 12:25:31 PM
Quote from: hootmon on June 04, 2009, 11:52:32 AM
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2i7l7q.jpg)  (http://i39.tinypic.com/2i7l7q.jpg)  (http://i39.tinypic.com/2i7l7q.jpg)

Wow Hoot, them smiley things are scary looking.... :shock:
Title: Re: More let there be lights
Post by: hootmon on June 04, 2009, 01:06:16 PM
OH.. I'm laughing with him, and not at him.. Sounds like something I'd do, for sure!!!
Title: Re: More let there be lights
Post by: dgc67 on June 04, 2009, 04:35:49 PM
QuoteOH.. I'm laughing with him, and not at him.. Sounds like something I'd do, for sure!!!
ME TOO!   :lol:
Title: Re: More let there be lights
Post by: tmds3 on June 04, 2009, 07:09:02 PM
Looks real good, glad you put that in about the wiring because I would have done the same and been dumbfounded as to the culprit
Title: Re: More let there be lights
Post by: Damn Yankee on June 05, 2009, 06:59:35 AM
How about a relay from the hi/lo beam switch...that's my ultimate plan as soon as find the right wire to strip and solder.....any good/bad experiences, do's or dont's?