Flush Mounts?!

[n4mwd]

Originally Posted by fast1075

I tried to test fit them yesterday. They will not fit unless you hog out the fairing to fit the sockets that stick out the back. They are not as bright as the LED ghetto lights. The backings are cheezy with a capital Cheeze, and you have to use them (or make better ones) because otherwise a hole in the fairing is left exposed.

I am leaving it the way it is, and will keep the "flushmounts" as a lesson learned.

Which ones did you get? The ones that look formed for the Ninja 250 or the teardrop shaped ones like I got in the video?

[agentbad]

Originally Posted by fast1075

I tried to test fit them yesterday. They will not fit unless you hog out the fairing to fit the sockets that stick out the back. They are not as bright as the LED ghetto lights. The backings are cheezy with a capital Cheeze, and you have to use them (or make better ones) because otherwise a hole in the fairing is left exposed.

I am leaving it the way it is, and will keep the "flushmounts" as a lesson learned.

Really, the pics above make them look pretty good just like the ones from asian cycle parts. I think LED's are going to be brighter regardless but could always mount LED diodes inside the flush mounts. Can you post pics of what you mean by cheezy? I would contact the guy at mad hornets to see if you can exchange for a set of clear ones.

[n4mwd]

All of the LED signals that I have seen so far for the Ninja so far have been junk and had far less light output than the comparative bulb. If they show a photo of the signal lit in a dark room, then you know they're junk. When they show it lit in direct sunlight, then you can see what you are really getting.

The following would be an example of one not to buy:


Here's one that shows some decent LED's although I would prefer a photo in direct sunlight and not at dusk (note the sky is white and not blue):


Here's a link to motorcycle light reviews....


They are starting to come out with respectable LED headlights. Should be an interesting development.


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[agentbad]

Found more similar flush mounts.
http://www.sportbikelites.com/SPORTB...p/cts-0034.htm

http://m.ebay.com/itm/140598843014

I like what this guy did with the smaller lights. Looks pretty clean.

http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic...=837446#837446

[agentbad]

Originally Posted by n4mwd

All of the LED signals that I have seen so far for the Ninja so far have been junk and had far less light output than the comparative bulb. If they show a photo of the signal lit in a dark room, then you know they're junk. When they show it lit in direct sunlight, then you can see what you are really getting.

The following would be an example of one not to buy:


Here's one that shows some decent LED's although I would prefer a photo in direct sunlight and not at dusk (note the sky is white and not blue):


Here's a link to motorcycle light reviews....


They are starting to come out with respectable LED headlights. Should be an interesting development.


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These Led flush mounts look really nice though they are a bit more pricey then a lot of the generic ones.

http://www.customled.com/products/fl...flushmount.htm

After some reading it may take some extra work to get these working properly. They seem to include what you need but the dash turn signal indicators may stop working unless you do more mods. I just like how bright they are.

[n4mwd]

Originally Posted by agentbad

These Led flush mounts look really nice though they are a bit more pricey then a lot of the generic ones.

http://www.customled.com/products/fl...flushmount.htm

After some reading it may take some extra work to get these working properly. They seem to include what you need but the dash turn signal indicators may stop working unless you do more mods. I just like how bright they are.

I wasn't too impressed by that site. Looked like photoshopped or dark photos. Plus, it looks like they are using plastic 5mm lens LEDs which are highly directional. The good ones are surface mount with about 120-180 degree spread. The LED technology exists, but I don't think these people are using it.

For example, LED manufacturers make a single LED that has the equivalent brightness of the Ninja headlight bulb, but these people aren't using that or anything like it.

[agentbad]

It seems rather difficult to find high quality flush mounts turn signals for the pregen. I like the look of the Asiancycle ones but that quality ones don't seem to exist anymore. I just wanted something to replace both my front turn signals becaue both are cracked but I may just get OEM replacements.

[7oxSin]

yeah im bout to order something to chop up, cuz my lil brother broke his factory blinkers in a low speed mishap. ill post link pics and a small walk through if its any different from whats been posted so far.

[kirk595x]

I installed those Leds in the side reflector holes on the fairing. I use them as DL's 100% of the time, not one Led has burned out in seven months.

They are very bright..soo much so the ground is Amber at night. I will try to post some pics in the next few days.

[7oxSin]

Originally Posted by kirk595x

I installed those Leds in the side reflector holes on the fairing. I use them as DL's 100% of the time, not one Led has burned out in seven months.

They are very bright..soo much so the ground is Amber at night. I will try to post some pics in the next few days.

yeah some pics and a link or two would kick ass.

[agentbad]

Originally Posted by kirk595x

I installed those Leds in the side reflector holes on the fairing. I use them as DL's 100% of the time, not one Led has burned out in seven months.

They are very bright..soo much so the ground is Amber at night. I will try to post some pics in the next few days.

Which ones the customled signals? You have any pics? My left front turn signal is in bad shape so I am going to order something this week.

[kirk595x]

Here you go.






I mounted these signal mirrors to be seen better. My plans are to eliminate the stock signals entirely and fill in the mounting recess on the fairing.

[7oxSin]

Originally Posted by kirk595x

Here you go.






I mounted these signal mirrors to be seen better. My plans are to eliminate the stock signals entirely and fill in the mounting recess on the fairing.

3 things.

1. Wow! thats a beautiful ninja, still in perfect condition

2. where did you order ur triangle blinkers from

3. when you ride at night and put your blinkers on do you notice people starting raves around you with all the lights?

[kirk595x]

Originally Posted by 7oxSin

3 things.

1. Wow! thats a beautiful ninja, still in perfect condition

2. where did you order ur triangle blinkers from

3. when you ride at night and put your blinkers on do you notice people starting raves around you with all the lights?

1. Thank You, Does have fairing damage on right side but otherwise in good shape.

2.Amazon...don't remember seller...they were around $20 or so.

3.Haha..And I'm bumpin Deadmau5 to do it right!

[n4mwd]

I like the mirror blinkers too. Were they a kit or did you have to fit them?

[kirk595x]

Originally Posted by n4mwd

I like the mirror blinkers too. Were they a kit or did you have to fit them?

Got them on Amazon for $40. Made for a late model GSXR. Took some cutting/ grinding/drilling with the dremel and used the base of the stock mirrors. All in all w/ wiring it took about two hours to do. The mirrors are not perfect, sone imperfections like excess plastic at seams. My plan is to eventually strip the mirrors down sand/file and smooth all rough edges and paint them satin black. May even put some small led running lights inside as well. They are worth buying for under $ 50. The extra visibility of people seeing your blinkers better is priceless.

[n4mwd]

The problem with the flush mounts is decreased visibility. A person on the opposite side can't easily see them. The mirror signals look like a good way to increase visibility and solve that problem.

Originally Posted by kirk595x

Got them on Amazon for $40. Made for a late model GSXR. Took some cutting/ grinding/drilling with the dremel and used the base of the stock mirrors. All in all w/ wiring it took about two hours to do. The mirrors are not perfect, sone imperfections like excess plastic at seams. My plan is to eventually strip the mirrors down sand/file and smooth all rough edges and paint them satin black. May even put dome small led running lights inside as well. They are worth buying for under $ 50. The extra visibility of prople seeing your blinkers better is priceless.

[kirk595x]

Originally Posted by n4mwd

The problem with the flush mounts is decreased visibility. A person on the opposite side can't easily see them. The mirror signals look like a good way to increase visibility and solve that problem.

The Signal mirrors can be seen very well and much better visibility than the stockers. It's hard to balance style and safety on a bike but this mod made it easy.

[Nate513151]

This is what I did wth flush mounts I picked up at my local Kawi dealer.. I took the original blinker housing and traced the pattern onto a piece of metal roofing L-Flashing then drilled the nessecary holes and primed and painted the metal black.. This was relatively easy and only need a pair of snips, drillbits and a drill....

[kirk595x]

[Nate513151]

Originally Posted by kirk595x

The Signal mirrors can be seen very well and much better visibility than the stockers. It's hard to balance style and safety on a bike but this mod made it easy.

I also did the signal mirrors but have mine wired up for runnin lights

[kirk595x]

Originally Posted by Nate513151

I also did the signal mirrors but have mine wired up for runnin lights

Looks good! How's the rear view compared to stock with those? This spring when I strip mine down to paint satin black I'm gonna add some small Leds for Drls. I have noticed alot more people notice my signals when I'm behind them with the Mirrors set up for signal.

[Nate513151]

Originally Posted by kirk595x

Looks good! How's the rear view compared to stock with those? This spring when I strip mine down to paint satin black I'm gonna add some small Leds for Drls. I have noticed alot more people notice my signals when I'm behind them with the Mirrors set up for signal.

It took a lot of moving around and finding that exact spot but once I did find it they aren't to bad, do wish they stuck out a little more like the stock ones but they do the job....Before I did these people never really noticed me when i would come up to two way stops and I had the right away but now that the lights are on it seems like people surely see me now and thank god cause I have had several close calls with people wanting to pull out infront of me..