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Old 01-06-2010, 04:14 PM   #1
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Talking home made angel eyes for zx12r

Made mine from clear plastic blind rods. And used red LED's looks cool at night cost me about 25 bucks! and some time. Will post vid as soon as poss.
   
 
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Old 01-07-2010, 10:47 AM   #2
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Would love to see that!
   
 
Old 01-07-2010, 01:57 PM   #3
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i have a vid cilp of it on my facebook but i cant get it to down load here. It wasnt hard to make. And you can use any color you want for te lights. I got it posted look for the one that says facebook and clik on it.

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Old 01-07-2010, 04:06 PM   #4
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Old 01-07-2010, 04:07 PM   #5
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Old 01-08-2010, 08:59 AM   #6
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Looks like a UFO with all the lights imho.

And the angeleyes are half eyes..
   
 
Old 01-08-2010, 12:25 PM   #7
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Looks Good. I curious how you made them. I would like to outline my headlights like that.
   
 
Old 01-08-2010, 03:41 PM   #8
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thought i was watching the new tron movie
   
 
Old 01-08-2010, 04:44 PM   #9
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WHY ? All I ask is WHY?
   
 
Old 01-08-2010, 05:15 PM   #10
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there is a link on u tube that walks u through it. i will try to find it and post it. i just didnt want to pay a lot for this so i did it myself. it may not be perfect but i think it looks good. and i still have money in my pocket for other things!
   
 
Old 01-08-2010, 05:18 PM   #11
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angel eyes or devil eyes
   
 
Old 01-09-2010, 01:07 PM   #12
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Old 01-09-2010, 04:06 PM   #13
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i just didnt want to pay a lot for this so i did it myself. it may not be perfect but i think it looks good. and i still have money in my pocket for other things!
My Hats off to ya for doing it yourself and saving the BIG GREEN $$
   
 
Old 01-09-2010, 04:15 PM   #14
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how did you get the lens of the head light? and how did you mount the eyes around the globes?
cheers.
   
 
Old 01-09-2010, 08:17 PM   #15
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directions

thanks, and what u have to do is put the headlight in ur oven at 350 deg. for about five min. dont wory it wont melt. it will just be warm. then pop open the 4 or 5 clips (plastic) then slowly pry apart. uses lite gloves it will be hot. they use some type of glue or tar to seal the light. i used a chevy starter casing to make my mold. if u want bigger use something bigger. keep in mind when u use color led 's there not as bright as white ones. good luck!
   
 
Old 01-24-2010, 07:21 AM   #16
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Nice work. I'm all about DIY projects. Let us know how they mounted inside the headlight.
   
 
Old 01-25-2010, 09:18 AM   #17
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where the ends of the lights meet the plastic I drilled 2 small holes ans used a small light piece of metal to strap them down. you could also use double side tape.
   
 
Old 01-25-2010, 02:55 PM   #18
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Thanks took the headlight assembly out last night. Any ideas on which light bulb is best to replace the middle running light with. I tried a blue one but it is still yellow compared to headlights.
   
 
Old 01-26-2010, 07:07 PM   #19
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Funny, mine just went out!!ha ha I guess i will be going to the parts store and find me one. im not sure about the colored ones sorry.
   
 
Old 01-26-2010, 10:05 PM   #20
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i run a red led light, and my mate runs a blue one on his 12r as well they both stand out from ages away. I'll get busted for it one day hahah.

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Old 01-27-2010, 08:28 AM   #21
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Well im a cop and i wouldnt ticket someone with a small colored light in the front. as long as it didnt flash.
   
 
Old 01-27-2010, 01:16 PM   #22
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Thanks, I did a little reading in older posts and I believe any 194 series bulb will work in the running light spot. I am going to use a 194 series blue led. The regular incadescent blue bulb is still yellow compared to the headlights.
   
 
Old 01-27-2010, 05:03 PM   #23
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cool, where in arkansas r u from?
   
 
Old 01-27-2010, 05:07 PM   #24
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stationed in Little Rock right now.
   
 
Old 01-27-2010, 08:41 PM   #25
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cool the base by sherwood i think, anyway im about 4 hrs n of ya. we should be getting a lot of ice and snow thurs. night. well be safe thats a ruff town ur in!!!
   
 
Old 02-07-2010, 09:50 PM   #26
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Fuck that looks childish!
   
 
Old 02-08-2010, 05:40 PM   #27
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Thanks, what about yours
   
 
Old 02-08-2010, 06:44 PM   #28
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Everyone from Finland looks like a Child Molester to Me!

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Old 02-08-2010, 06:47 PM   #29
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I like that!
   
 
Old 02-08-2010, 06:54 PM   #30
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always a hater jerk off out there!.. i actually found the video interesting.. i like little projects like that when the winter roles around.
   
 
Old 02-09-2010, 01:23 PM   #31
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Thanks, it could be better but why bash someone about trying somthing themself. o'well mabe he can't
   
 
Old 02-09-2010, 02:12 PM   #32
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i try not to think about people like that,, when i have more important things to do ,, like re arrange my sock drawer!
PS i was thinking maybe use the reflective tape to secure the wires from the LED that go around the edge of the light?

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Old 02-10-2010, 10:43 AM   #33
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Fuck that looks childish!
Easy sjobbe... I'd like to think of this forum as an "Adult & Well Educated" one... If you feel like bashing someones creativeness I'm sure you can find a hayabusa site out there, Just be sure to wear full leathers and keep a starbucks cup in your hand.
   
 
Old 02-10-2010, 05:20 PM   #34
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im gonna make me a set... a red set some demon eyes for my cycle... and if they come off as crap, then fuck it ive made something cool anyhow...

childish? wtf is that all about????
   
 
Old 02-10-2010, 07:07 PM   #35
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VERY VERY VERY NICE!!! Thanks for sharing. I am defineitly going to make me a set, and I will most sertently be back with questions.
   
 
Old 02-11-2010, 07:23 PM   #36
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yes, thats what I did. it puts more light back into the eyes. I made mine with red l.e.d.'s but they dont show up as well in the daylight. verry important dont forget to use the resistor. if u dont it will burn the led's out quick(i did it) and make sure u make the small cutts in the ring the more u make the more light gets reflected forward.
   
 
Old 02-17-2010, 10:23 PM   #37
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That's really neat, def. inspired me to try it. Well done.
   
 
Old 02-18-2010, 08:22 PM   #38
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Good luck. its not hard just time consuming
   
 
Old 08-04-2010, 11:36 AM   #39
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Great DIY mod!
Needs some gut to pry open the headlight though
   
 
Old 08-10-2010, 02:53 AM   #40
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Easy sjobbe... I'd like to think of this forum as an "Adult & Well Educated" one... If you feel like bashing someones creativeness I'm sure you can find a hayabusa site out there, Just be sure to wear full leathers and keep a starbucks cup in your hand.
Down with the 'busas'!!! Lol
   
 
Old 08-17-2010, 10:46 AM   #41
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Fuck that looks childish!
Fokken Doos
   
 
Old 08-18-2010, 01:06 AM   #42
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Isn't Afrikaans wonderfull?
   
 
Old 08-18-2010, 11:12 AM   #43
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Old 08-19-2010, 10:19 PM   #44
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Looks good! Pics pics pics pics pics pics this thread needs pics!

some one anyone?
   
 
Old 08-20-2010, 12:06 PM   #45
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pix por favor
   
 
Old 08-27-2010, 10:11 PM   #46
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i think scobbe is a total dead shit and should keep his smart arse comments to him self
   
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