Alternative headlamps...

Mr Gazza · 07-01-2017, 07:57 PM

.... You mean this adapter?

http://motowheels.com/i-13578432-cor...sion-ring.html

It's something like this that I have in mind, but not for $100 plus postage, plus VAT, plus custom duty, plus exchange rate.

More like made in my shed with a router..

Cousin it · 07-01-2017, 08:05 PM

That is the one, it is a little bit steep but the quality is very good.

Found a pic of the light on.

Jez900ie · 07-01-2017, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cousin it

Now thats what I want right there!

Jez900ie · 07-01-2017, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

.... You mean this adapter?

http://motowheels.com/i-13578432-cor...sion-ring.html

It's something like this that I have in mind, but not for $100 plus postage, plus VAT, plus custom duty, plus exchange rate.

More like made in my shed with a router..

Or we get one of those converter rings and have copies made via a 3d printer! What would you think a converter ring would sell for?

Mr Gazza · 08-01-2017, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jez900ie

Or we get one of those converter rings and have copies made via a 3d printer! What would you think a converter ring would sell for?

I'm certainly not prepared to pay for one of those rings from the US, but if you happen to have a 3D printer laying about, go for it.

I have an offcut of Tricoya to go at with my router... Enough to make about a dozen rings.
They would work out at about 12 to 15p each to my mates on here.

Those would need to be painted to look anything. Or vinyl carbon wrapped?

If they prove to work okay and not look too bad, then I would look into using one as a mould to produce them in carbon fibre, not that those would be any lighter than a Tricoya one, just better looking and more expensive.

I'm hoping to bump into my Carbon Fibre guru mate this afternoon. So watch this space.

Jez900ie · 08-01-2017, 10:42 AM

Unfortunately I don't have a 3d printer, but I think you can get things made by companies who have them especially for this reason.

I will be watching this space closely, as I like the sound of your home grown mod. And carbon maybe on the horizon too...

Cousin it · 08-01-2017, 10:51 AM

I have a FDM type 3d printer here and would not rely on the media to produce a reliable component for this type of application, http://www.shapeways.com/ can put you in contact with people who are able to print out items in suitable materials.

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Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,834	.... You mean this adapter? http://motowheels.com/i-13578432-cor...sion-ring.html It's something like this that I have in mind, but not for $100 plus postage, plus VAT, plus custom duty, plus exchange rate. More like made in my shed with a router.. __________________

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Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	Unfortunately I don't have a 3d printer, but I think you can get things made by companies who have them especially for this reason. I will be watching this space closely, as I like the sound of your home grown mod. And carbon maybe on the horizon too... __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

08-01-2017, 10:51 AM	#7
Cousin it Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: plymouth Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 62	I have a FDM type 3d printer here and would not rely on the media to produce a reliable component for this type of application, http://www.shapeways.com/ can put you in contact with people who are able to print out items in suitable materials. __________________ 04 S4R 15 821