Vaquero smoked tail light

**jestephens** · 06-28-2012, 11:46 PM

Of course they don't exist! But this film from iJDMtoy.com looked easy, and the price was right. This was my first application, so we'll see how well it stays. BTW, my tail light trim is off getting a carbon fiber hydrographics film applied . . . so is my headlight trim

My gas tank trim is supposed to be getting a carbon fiber effect too, but the place I decided to try first has had it since February and isn't returning my calls or emails

THIS TIME, I found someone local that I can easily harass if similar trouble arises.

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Smoked-Head...ilm-aa2042.htm

Monkeyman · 06-29-2012, 03:17 AM

Looks nice. Tail lights almost always look better when they're smoked with LEDs. (Just my opinion + the opinion of everyone in my test group.)

**jestephens** · 06-29-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Looks nice. Tail lights almost always look better when they're smoked with LEDs. (Just my opinion + the opinion of everyone in my test group.)

I'm just anxious to see how well it stays and wears. I keep doing a double take when I look at it because it looks so smooth and natural. I like it!

tazfl · 06-30-2012, 02:51 AM

how easy was the tailight trim to get off, I've had thoughts of painting mine black.

**jestephens** · 06-30-2012, 10:31 AM

There are 4 screws on the back, but then it took some time to figure out how it was snapped in place too. It took a few minutes, but eventually came loose

tazfl · 06-30-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

There are 4 screws on the back, but then it took some time to figure out how it was snapped in place too. It took a few minutes, but eventually came loose

ok thanks...like I said have thought about painting it black (would like to powdercoat but since its pastic can't) but at the same time it won't look good for the taillight trim to be black unless I also do the whole turnsignal assembly

**jestephens** · 06-30-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tazfl

ok thanks...like I said have thought about painting it black (would like to powdercoat but since its pastic can't) but at the same time it won't look good for the taillight trim to be black unless I also do the whole turnsignal assembly

I left it chrome for now, because my plan is to get rid of those signals all together. I just haven't decided what I want to do. Doing LOTS of Google image searches for now.

tazfl · 06-30-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

I left it chrome for now, because my plan is to get rid of those signals all together. I just haven't decided what I want to do. Doing LOTS of Google image searches for now.

well, I look forward to seeing what you come up with. I really like what you did with the front turnsignals, that turned out sweet.

smokey · 06-30-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

I left it chrome for now, because my plan is to get rid of those signals all together. I just haven't decided what I want to do. Doing LOTS of Google image searches for now.

Have you considered putting led turn signals on the saddle bags? I would be interested to see what that would look like.

**jestephens** · 06-30-2012, 08:50 PM

That would be ideal to replace the reflectors. I've already got rid of the stock reflectors but only replaced them with nicer looking ones.

RACNRAY · 07-02-2012, 02:19 PM

Looks really cool..i like!!

OutlawImmortal · 07-30-2012, 05:38 AM

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BTW, my tail light trim is off getting a carbon fiber hydrographics film applied . . . so is my headlight trim

My gas tank trim is supposed to be getting a carbon fiber effect too

Thanks for the post, your doing what I had actually thought about doing lol. I almost ordered the film once but held off, wish I would have, yours looks great. Now I know im gonna.

What kinda hydro film are you going with?

06-28-2012, 11:46 PM	#1
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Vaquero smoked tail light Of course they don't exist! But this film from iJDMtoy.com looked easy, and the price was right. This was my first application, so we'll see how well it stays. BTW, my tail light trim is off getting a carbon fiber hydrographics film applied . . . so is my headlight trim My gas tank trim is supposed to be getting a carbon fiber effect too, but the place I decided to try first has had it since February and isn't returning my calls or emails THIS TIME, I found someone local that I can easily harass if similar trouble arises. http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Smoked-Head...ilm-aa2042.htm __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-29-2012, 03:17 AM	#2
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Looks nice. Tail lights almost always look better when they're smoked with LEDs. (Just my opinion + the opinion of everyone in my test group.) __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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06-30-2012, 02:51 AM	#4
tazfl Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 742	how easy was the tailight trim to get off, I've had thoughts of painting mine black. __________________ 2012 Vaquero Special edition Candy Lime Green / Ebony Cobra slip on exhaust, Kuryakyn Alley Cat intake, Cobra FI2000 Fuel Processor, Quick release trunk, Front & rear crashbars powdercoated black, Paul Yaffee stealth 3 tag frame, Arlen Ness grips, Corbin seat, Custom pinstripping, Rear LED strip turn signals, Stock rear turnsignals / tagframe assembly removed
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06-30-2012, 10:31 AM	#5
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	There are 4 screws on the back, but then it took some time to figure out how it was snapped in place too. It took a few minutes, but eventually came loose __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-30-2012, 08:50 PM	#10
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	That would be ideal to replace the reflectors. I've already got rid of the stock reflectors but only replaced them with nicer looking ones. __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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07-02-2012, 02:19 PM	#11
RACNRAY Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SOUTH FLORIDA Posts: 1,210	Looks really cool..i like!! __________________ "TRUE HAPPINESS IS IN THE HEART, NOT IN THE OUTSIDE FIXES" WITH OVER 46 YEARS AS A MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN/HI-PO SHOP OWNER I AM A PURVEYOR OF FACT NOT FICTION! "WE LIVE OUR LIVES IN CHAINS NEVER KNOWING WE HAD THE KEY"
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