View Full Version : my zxr at night :)
R6_kid
1st June 2005, 23:34
heres a short vid showing what my zxr looks night with its night bling on.
also bit of rev to see how it sounds... i think rather nice for a 250!
here it is (http://www.vrnzaf.orcon.net.nz/neons+rev.AVI)
whatta y'all think?
R6_kid
1st June 2005, 23:40
and another...
up close, and sounds better (?) not sure why.
the cam chain is a dying but i dont think you can hear it, its getting replace on wednesday anyway :niceone:
up close (http://www.vrnzaf.orcon.net.nz/upclose.AVI)
placidfemme
2nd June 2005, 07:30
Very nice... My LED lights don't look anywhere near as good... but then again I only have one under the seat glowing down on the pipe...
:niceone:
White trash
2nd June 2005, 08:49
Ummmm, what is it with ZXR250 riders and blingy lights and shit?
I've never got it.
I don't get it either?? Each to their own I spose.
Ummmm, what is it with ZXR250 riders and blingy lights and shit?
I've never got it.
I know so many of them do it (tristanK) :S I hate them ... But hey if it looks good to them its ok with me.
But wouldnt that get you pulled over becuase your not allowed blue lights visible from behind or sumin, so make sure your careful at night.
nice video btw :niceone:
vifferman
2nd June 2005, 09:03
Very nice... My LED lights don't look anywhere near as good... but then again I only have one under the seat glowing down on the pipe...
:niceone:
So you got your lights sorted out then? Good stuff.
placidfemme
2nd June 2005, 09:12
It's only illegal if the actual bulbs are visible, otherwise the coppers can't do shit. The only law that prohibits them is that you are only aloud specified colour bulbs for your vehicle (white, yellow and red) but if the bulb is no visible to passing/following traffic then its not illegal.
I think one of the reasons why people like the LED lights (maybe mostly 250 riders) is because its proberly one of the easiest modifications to do on your bike, don't need much experience or anything (not that I did my own... so no I'm not making a dig before anyone gets there back up)
I think it looks kewl anyway :)
[Edit] Yeah I got mine installed by a guy at work. I only have one 20cm bulb with 4 smaller bulbs inside. The installation was neat and tidy and very well done... unfortunatly, you can only notice the glow if your actually looking for it... otherwise it's not very noticeable... I think I'd need a second bulb to get a decent glow... lol but I've run out of things to bribe the IT guy with at work to get him to install a second bulb... lol
zadok
2nd June 2005, 09:13
That's the first time I've seen illumination like that on a bike. Seen the odd car, but that's it. I'll save judgement on it until I see it in the flesh. How legal is it?
It's only illegal if the actual bulbs are visible, otherwise the coppers can't do shit. The only law that prohibits them is that you are only aloud specified colour bulbs for your vehicle (white, yellow and red) but if the bulb is no visible to passing/following traffic then its not illegal.
Fair enough, cops love bikers anyway.
Yes the lights do add an astheitc value to the bike, and in most cases if placed in the right way it can look rather tasty, I thinking hooking up a big set of the LED around the bike and hooking it up to the horn would be fun...
That would really scare them cagers. :cold:
placidfemme
2nd June 2005, 09:15
That's the first time I've seen illumination like that on a bike. Seen the odd car, but that's it. I'll save judgement on it until I see it in the flesh. How legal is it?
See my post above about how legal it is :)
Also check this out... if I had US$100 I'd be installing this:
http://www.nightstalkerfx.com/
zadok
2nd June 2005, 09:22
It's only illegal if the actual bulbs are visible, otherwise the coppers can't do shit. The only law that prohibits them is that you are only aloud specified colour bulbs for your vehicle (white, yellow and red) but if the bulb is no visible to passing/following traffic then its not illegal.
Interesting. I wonder if it will catch on here.
placidfemme
2nd June 2005, 09:25
Interesting. I wonder if it will catch on here.
Why whats the law there on it? Is it illegal? Or does it depend on the state?
zadok
2nd June 2005, 09:46
Why whats the law there on it? Is it illegal? Or does it depend on the state?
Good question. I don't know what the law is on it. At this stage I have only seen the odd car, but no bikes 'lit up'. States do differ on laws.
placidfemme
2nd June 2005, 10:02
Good question. I don't know what the law is on it. At this stage I have only seen the odd car, but no bikes 'lit up'. States do differ on laws.
True, Australia does have a lot fo weird laws concerning bikes... which of course differ by state...
Back to the original topic...
I like the LED lights in the farings of the bike... that looks really nice... Are those the single LED lights off TradeMe?
R6_kid
2nd June 2005, 10:08
dont waste your money and fuck expensive CNC machining for your LED's.
check these out its what you need.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts/Interior/auction-28493186.htm
you get four of the things in the pic for $18. Look at my video and compare the lighting on the rear and the lighting around the engine...
You'll be surprised to know that the $20 is on the rear, and the $100 neon tube setup is on the front...
He says they arent waterproof, but i've found that unless you intend on spraying it with highpressure water the clip together casing does a pretty good job.
Also the LED's last longer, are brighter and much more discreet.
I just wired all the positive leads together through a switch to the battery, all the negatives are earthed to the frame.
R6_kid
2nd June 2005, 10:16
i checked the LTSA website recently
see here (http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/vehicle-safety/get-your-lights-right.html)
from the site:
Fitting requirements
Cosmetic lamps can be any colour as long as they meet the following requirements.
They must be angled downwards and fitted so that the light source isn’t directly visible from the front or back of the vehicle (this will prevent the lights distracting, confusing or dazzling other road users). See diagram below.
-You must not be able to see the light source (lamp) from anywhere in the shaded zone.
-They should only give off light that is spread out (diffuse) rather than light concentrated in a beam.
-They must not be positioned close to essential lights such as headlights or indicators.
-They must not flash, pulse, fade in and out or change colour.
-They must not revolve, rotate or move in any direction.
basically as long as your source light is well hidden you are sweet... unless you wanna be a gay ass boy racer with flash colour change ones - thats just not cool :whistle:
placidfemme
2nd June 2005, 10:27
Sweet, I wasn't far off with my theory on the law...
The guy at work that set up my LED for me connected the LED to the back brake light and earthed it to some screw that gave him the right number on his little electro reading thingy under the passanger seat (I'm not very switched on with electrical stuff... lol thats why I didn't do it myself). The bulb is attached to a bar on the frame of the bike visible when you take the riders seat off... fits really nice under there... It's a perfect job except for the shitty cheap bulb I brought off TradeMe (not the same as the one you just showed above). I think mine would look better with 2 bulbs or just one good decent bulb.
The ones in the engine look choice... But I'm not sure if I'd want to install it myself lol, and also I'm planning on taking my farings off and giving my bike an all over clean (I don't think it's had a real inner and outter clean the whole time I've owned it and the person before me...) before I go adding stuff in there...
Antallica
2nd June 2005, 20:50
You ricer!
It's cool, but I didn't say that......
R6_kid
2nd June 2005, 20:56
its funny you should say that. Coz most people i tell say "oh u fag, why?" then they're like "mean bro" (etc etc)
its funny you should say that. Coz most people i tell say "oh u fag, why?" then they're like "mean bro" (etc etc)
Maybe they just feel sorry for you :lol:
R6_kid
2nd June 2005, 21:43
lol, u can be cunt cant you :motu:
wait till you see that paint job i've got lined up for it.
only 2 ppl know what the plan is, just hope it comes out as mint as i want. Only prob is my disks and calipers arent as shiney as yours, otherwise i would be well chuffed myself :niceone:
Nah not hasseling you just not really my fortay mainly because I hate the amount of electrics on the damn bikes already its like a server stack under the tank...
Share the secrets you know you want to :D
Suney
2nd June 2005, 21:50
lol, u can be cunt cant you :motu:
wait till you see that paint job i've got lined up for it.
only 2 ppl know what the plan is, just hope it comes out as mint as i want. Only prob is my disks and calipers arent as shiney as yours, otherwise i would be well chuffed myself :niceone:
Am I one of them? :niceone:
He is thinking flourescent pink and the seats retrimmed in fur. Hope you don't mind me leaking your secret :grouphug:
R6_kid
2nd June 2005, 22:26
cunts, your both cunts!!!
dunno bout pink, and fluffy aint my game, but if i get back into pimpin' i will be getting mini dice to hang from the top of my screen :devil2:
Your calling us cunts when your 'pimping' a 250 motorbike, when will god punish these people :lol:
250learna
3rd June 2005, 00:02
its funny you should say that. Coz most people i tell say "oh u fag, why?" then they're like "mean bro" (etc etc)
my m8 got neons on his bike... i still cnt figure out why :weird:
Coyote
3rd June 2005, 07:11
dunno bout pink, and fluffy aint my game, but if i get back into pimpin' i will be getting mini dice to hang from the top of my screen :devil2:
Pimpin? Should like this then www.pimphats.com
I would like to get some bling for the CBR, but it's gonna take alot of time and money to get it looking good, then even more to 'pimp it'. I don't have a chance
placidfemme
3rd June 2005, 07:20
I've only had two negative feedbacks on my LED lights... lol but that might be because you can't see them unless you know to look for them lol
R6_kid
3rd June 2005, 10:32
i have been punished, i owe my father about $5000 for bikes and other shite. Thats pretty much the only things stopping me from upgrading to a bike that doesnt need pimpin'... like a nice '05 ZX6R :yes:
250learna
3rd June 2005, 23:19
i have been punished, i owe my father about $5000 for bikes and other shite. Thats pretty much the only things stopping me from upgrading to a bike that doesnt need pimpin'... like a nice '05 ZX6R :yes:
sux that way, i borrowed $800 from my brother to get the bike months ago now. Lucky for me thats a fraction of his weekly wage so he doesnt mind :yes:
im hoping he mihgt "forget" if i let him ride the bike a little :ride:
Have you (or TranquilLady) got any still photo's?
I'm 1/3 thinking about pimping my cbr600.
cheetor
4th June 2005, 04:00
I had neons back on my GSX last year, never had problems with the cops,
On my ZXR I'm planning a complete paintjob, chromed wheels, 1 Watt LEDS with a custom controler, and a LED based rev counter that goes
green (1,000rpm to 14,000 RPM)
blue (14,500 to 17,500 RPM)
yellow (18,000 19,000)
RED from then on
Pretty cool eh?
heaps of those 'devices' floating around.
Just remeber when you get your full you wont want a 250 - and buy repainting and chroming etc you loose money.... FYI.
250learna
4th June 2005, 12:35
I had neons back on my GSX last year, never had problems with the cops,
On my ZXR I'm planning a complete paintjob, chromed wheels, 1 Watt LEDS with a custom controler, and a LED based rev counter that goes
green (1,000rpm to 14,000 RPM)
blue (14,500 to 17,500 RPM)
yellow (18,000 19,000)
RED from then on
Pretty cool eh?
what kinda difference did you notice between your gixer and the zxr?
I took my m8s gsxr for a ride before but that was a year ago atleast and i dun remeber much of it (and he flicked it off to get a bigger bike). Just wondering how the two compare, cheers :niceone:
cheetor
4th June 2005, 21:15
not a GSXR, just a GSX
its heavy, slow, and a real tank when it comes to handling
Sniper
5th June 2005, 10:17
Hmmm, sounds good, but I like riding round on a FUCKEN CHRISTMAS TREE!!!
R6_kid
7th June 2005, 20:56
lol u poor christchurh ppl :weird:
i've taken them off for the meantime. One neon rod broke which fucked me off, other than that the LED casings are getting too dirty so until i get some silicon in them they are not a part of my bike.
Ummmm, what is it with ZXR250 riders and blingy lights and shit?
I've never got it.
Hey mine is functional!
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