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My flash rate is normal because I did the electronic flasher conversion detailed in the "electrical" forum. I'm on my phone or I'd include a link. The conversion is MUCH simpler on the Vaquero because of separate indicator bulbs. The run/turn/brake module is an add on to convert the existing turn signals to multi purposed running lights, turn signals, and brake lights.
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09-24-2012, 03:56 PM | #17 |
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Thanks for the info jestephens! Its a great idea. Did you use an existing license plate bracket for the new one? I'm going to have to do a little looking around now and see what I can come up with. I personally am just looking to be able to remove the chrome turn signal assembly and relocate as you did.
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Still looking to hear how you did the licence plate light, unless you don't need one that is?
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09-24-2012, 06:22 PM | #19 |
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Here's one option
http://www.summitracing.com/search/P...I-LiteN-Boltz/
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I LOVE that look!! You did a fantastic job!! I hope you don't mind if I blatantly copy most of it for my Nomad? :)
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Where did you get or make the carbon fiber brake light border?
Also, what are you going to do with the hole where the license plate goes? |
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Looks Great Jay!!
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I'm not sure which hole you mean, but the license plate covers all three holes. The bottom grommet keeps the lic plate from hitting any paint Quote:
Started with a piece of steel. Cut it to length, trimmed the corners, drilled 4 holes, and paint. Super easy DIY
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09-24-2012, 10:01 PM | #25 |
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I'm not saying I want to go that route, but what is a "hydrographic film" how do they work and where do you get them put on?
Also, how much does the smoked headlamp cover reduce the lights brightness? Many Thanks |
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It really didn't affect it much, just a subtle difference The headlight is LED projector bulb, so it doesn't need a chrome reflector, that's why it is black. The lens is clear though. Hydrographics is a film/paint process. Search it on Youtube, or check out the page of the shop that did mine: http://www.midwesthydrodesigns.com/
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09-25-2012, 12:39 AM | #27 |
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that looks great. you know I might have to basically copy that :)
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I think that the plat interrupts the flow of the back end and I wan to put it on the back of the saddlebag. I wonder how much work it would take to weld in a piece to cover the current license plate hole and repaint the fender.
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Even on the bag, you may want to consider a vertical orientation -Find a way to fill the void left by the OE signals - and a strange [now more visible] gap left between the inner and outer fender. A curved plate holder would help too. Kuryakyn has those for sure.
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09-25-2012, 05:25 PM | #30 |
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yep, thats what Im going for, but I think I'll even mount the blinkers and brake lights into the saddlebags. I also love what buddah did with the front turn signals!
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