Post by THUMPS on Nov 30, 2008 18:51:05 GMT -5
I built a new headlight mount for my SR. I wanted the new one to set the headlight a bit higher on the bike and wanted to get rid of the sheetmetal mount and ears. I am going to use the stock headlight nacelle as I like the large headlight. Since I am not running the stock instrument cans, I wanted the headlight to sit higher to maintain aesthetics.
On top of the headlight is going to be mounted my electronic instrument cluster and my electrical system is going to be stripped down. I am not going to use any key or ignition switch. Afterall I have a decompression kill switch and no battery.
My plan was to use tubular steel to make the mounts. I used some steel plate to mount the tubes to the bike.
I used what I had at hand, ei. 1/2"x.065" tubing and some 1/8" plate. I am sure it could be made with less material. I have it welded up and it will probably weigh almost the same as the original design.
Technical difficulties prevent me from posting any photographs tonight. Perhaps from work I can post photos if anyone is interested.
On top of the headlight is going to be mounted my electronic instrument cluster and my electrical system is going to be stripped down. I am not going to use any key or ignition switch. Afterall I have a decompression kill switch and no battery.
My plan was to use tubular steel to make the mounts. I used some steel plate to mount the tubes to the bike.
I used what I had at hand, ei. 1/2"x.065" tubing and some 1/8" plate. I am sure it could be made with less material. I have it welded up and it will probably weigh almost the same as the original design.
Technical difficulties prevent me from posting any photographs tonight. Perhaps from work I can post photos if anyone is interested.
