Newest Mod....a few pics (projector headlamps w/CCFL rings)

[cefoskey]

Well I said I would do it, and now I have (Rob!). Finally successfully retrofitted a set of 4300k bi-xenon projectors with white CCFL "angel eye" rings into the ninja 650R headlamp housing.

Have not reinstalled it into the bike yet, but got them rigged in there with a little bit of creativity and elbow grease. I think they look pretty good!

[lamy_chop]

very sweet!! let us know how well they work.

[djrussell]

[650R_Rider]

Looks great cefoskey! Just make sure you adjust those properly when you get them on the bike... Very good work though!

[williamr]

Can't access the images. I'll save any comment until I can.

Rob

[cefoskey]

Locally hosted pics

[cefoskey]

limit of 3 attachments?

[cefoskey]

here is the headlamp back in the bike, with the rings lit:

[griffin]

Very nice job. Bravo

[_vertical.flight_]

Excellent job. I've PM'ed you as well.

[FlameHaze]

They look awesome. I was thinking about buying set for my bike as well.

[cefoskey]

C'est fini

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn0vXF_s6-4

[2007 650R]

very nice

[951_ninjarider]

Nice Mod!!! Very Clean!!!!!

[thornz12]

im interested in just purchasing the rings how was installation? PIA?

[eddywardos]

I'll take one please.

[cefoskey]

im interested in just purchasing the rings how was installation? PIA?

installation of only CCFL rings wouldnt be so bad at all, the only difficult part is the baking. dont use too much heat!

[_vertical.flight_]

I did the same thing. IMO, the worst part is figuring where to hide all the associated wiring. Turns out really nice when you're done and aimed properly!

[cefoskey]

nice work! what did you do to get them aimed low enough?

[_vertical.flight_]

Thanks! I ended up using a couple MS spacers from work with two longer bolts on both bottom mounts to effectively pull the beam down. I probably pulled it a little too far down, but when you switch the high beams on it takes care of that.

Just as a side note, I let a coworker take my bike for a quick spin around the parking lot, and MAN do those halos look GREAT as running lights during the day!!!!

[2007 650R]

sweet. way better than stock.

[eddywardos]

so how was this done? what'd you need to buy/add?

[_vertical.flight_]

so how was this done? what'd you need to buy/add?

This isn't a "wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am" modification, if that's what you're asking. I didn't work on my mod uninterrupted from start to finish, as I had to go to work and whatnot, but I think I spent about 1.5 - 2 days total labor time working on everything, including aiming and trouble shooting. You can also really damage stuff if you're not careful - I can easily see someone completely melting their headlight assembly with a little negligence.

Depending on what you have already in your garage, you shouldn't need to buy anything extra. The kit I bought came with plenty of sealant for your headlights. You'll need that after you remove the clear lens from your stock headlight assembly and scrape the old stuff out. I went the extra mile, being as how I live in south florida and can expect to get caught in the rain alot, and completely sealed every opening, connector, and any place water could get trapped (like inside any sleeving you might use, for example). My system is as water tight as it gets. I had black RTV laying around, and that's what I used primarily to seal everything. I also received splice connectors with my kit; those are shit and I went to a local shop and purchased respectable splice connections. Most of your time will be spent figuring out the wiring system, and how to hide it. I also spent a good deal of time with fabrication, as I made a mounting bracket for the ballasts as well as one for a switch I used.

This isn't really a modification I could recommend to someone who isn't mechanically inclined. The results are excellent and definitely make your bike stand out from the lot, but if you aren't comfortable cutting supplied connectors, soldering, and working sheet metal, have someone give you a hand. This is a mod where patience and perseverance pay off!

[After]

a "wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am" modification

[_vertical.flight_]

a "wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am" modification

Well it's the truth.... Trust me, at first when I realized the complexity at hand, I WISHED it was a straight bolt on job! But after you get done and take a look at your work, you'll appreciate it that much more.

[cefoskey]

Dude nice avatar!!!!! There's at least a dozen installs I designed in that picture of 801!!!!

Now get me a pic of my weapons pylon

[_vertical.flight_]

Lol you've been after that thing for awhile...maybe I'll sneak over into the other hangar tomorrow and snap a quick one with the dummy's hanging off of it for ya! That won't be posted here though...

[Ed Case]

Now that I like !.

[HipGnosis]

How does the light output compare to stock? Both amount and spread pattern.

[cefoskey]

How does the light output compare to stock? Both amount and spread pattern.

Much better in both respects.