Pictures/ Video of my Air Scoop Switchback LEDs,TBR exhaust,Yamaha OEM led turn

[Scott_Thomas]

PA has the same restrictions for exhaust, but it's not enforced. I used to put a dbkiller in my Viper muffler, but they don't seem to care when I get it inspected. Have always taken it to the same place. I know Cali of all places doesn't have inspection for bikes. They've gotten a little more liberal here if the mod makes your bike more noticeable to other drivers. That's the reason they allow any color lights as long as they don't flash.

Thanks for the reply Scott.

Here's a direct link to the Eagle Eye Video:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=034vTbzhJ_o

I'm pretty sure the integrated tails alone are illegal in Ca. too, due to the lack of yellow/amber reflector - which I still don't have

Motorcycles seem to get away with a lot in this state - the most obvious being modified exhaust. In Ca. any exhaust modification must be approved by CARB which includes meeting a extremely low dB level. Most modified exhausts don't meet the standards, but, a high percentage of motorcycles in the state have modified exhaust. TBR manufacturers exhaust systems in Ca., but many of their vendors won't sell to Ca. Residents.

"any motorcycle model that is dated 2013 or later or has an aftermarket exhaust system must have an official noise emission label from the Environmental Protection Agency placed on it before it can be lawfully operated or even parked in the state of California."

We can also thank CARB for the huge, heavy mufflers motorcycles are sold new with today. If they want to sell any of those shiny new bikes in Cali, they must meet the stringent dB requirements.

BTW - I was born in PA...

 

[Scott_Thomas]

May switch to those lights. Man those f#$%ers are bright.

Thanks for the reply Scott.

Here's a direct link to the Eagle Eye Video:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=034vTbzhJ_o

I'm pretty sure the integrated tails alone are illegal in Ca. too, due to the lack of yellow/amber reflector - which I still don't have

Motorcycles seem to get away with a lot in this state - the most obvious being modified exhaust. In Ca. any exhaust modification must be approved by CARB which includes meeting a extremely low dB level. Most modified exhausts don't meet the standards, but, a high percentage of motorcycles in the state have modified exhaust. TBR manufacturers exhaust systems in Ca., but many of their vendors won't sell to Ca. Residents.

"any motorcycle model that is dated 2013 or later or has an aftermarket exhaust system must have an official noise emission label from the Environmental Protection Agency placed on it before it can be lawfully operated or even parked in the state of California."

We can also thank CARB for the huge, heavy mufflers motorcycles are sold new with today. If they want to sell any of those shiny new bikes in Cali, they must meet the stringent dB requirements.

BTW - I was born in PA...

 

[Chris12]

...I know Cali of all places doesn't have inspection for bikes...

This is definitely the wackiest part of the whole thing.

Cars in CA that are 3-4 years or older are subject to SMOG inspection. So things like LT headers which move or replace the stock cat. are out - unless you're willing to swap before/after.

But motorcycles, which have this stringent dB requirement are exempt from SMOG or any type of mechanical inspection whatsoever.

Motorcycles can be loud, but most are much more fuel efficient than a majority of vehicles on the street today.

In the legislators dream for this state, we'd all be splitting lanes in Vespas, six wide on every congested three lane freeway

New eBay red CNC oil cap:

 

[Scott_Thomas]

I tried doing a petition for lane splitting here. I hope every state adopts it sooner or later. People here do it, but if you get hurt even if it's someone else's fault you'd be at fault, because it's not legal. It's overlooked somewhat at traffic lights. I don't usually do it, but I always position myself with the ability to get around the car in front of me easily if some ahole behind doesn't stop.

This is definitely the wackiest part of the whole thing.

Cars in CA that are 3-4 years or older are subject to SMOG inspection. So things like LT headers which move or replace the stock cat. are out - unless you're willing to swap before/after.

But motorcycles, which have this stringent dB requirement are exempt from SMOG or any type of mechanical inspection whatsoever.

Motorcycles can be loud, but most are much more fuel efficient than a majority of vehicles on the street today.

In the legislators dream for this state, we'd all be splitting lanes in Vespas, six wide on every congested three lane freeway

 

[Chris12]

May switch to those lights. Man those f#$%ers are bright.

I'd like to see someone mount one of these in their front air scoop. It would work best if it was facing forward - I'm sure it would be possible with a bracket of some sort.

They really are tiny:

 

[Chris12]

Today's $4 upgrade:

 

[Scott_Thomas]

Today's $4 upgrade:

Link? I like it, but I'd have to clean up my rims.

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[Scott_Thomas]

Video isn't working. I also have an integrated tail, but chose to keep my short stalk led signals that were part of my fender eliminator. In PA the integrated signals are illegal anyways, but some get away with havimg them alone. I like having both. In the front I added led strips in the air scoops since the signals I ha e aren't very visible from the front.

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I may find a way to mount them up front. I like the led strips, but I'd like something brighter.

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[Chris12]

Link? I like it, but I'd have to clean up my rims.

If it has the tuning fork in front, you want the 9" decal length

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I may find a way to mount them up front. I like the led strips, but I'd like something brighter.

If you're willing to drill, it would be easy to face the eagle eyes up or down, but it'd take more creativity to face them forward.

For reference:

 

[Scott_Thomas]

If it has the tuning fork in front, you want the 9" decal length

Yamaha Decal Vinyl Sticker Set of 2 for Car Truck Window Motorcycle R6 R1 Laptop | eBay


If you're willing to drill, it would be easy to face the eagle eyes up or down, but it'd take more creativity to face them forward.

For reference:

I may make something to hold them facing forward. I'll figure a way to mount them. Thanks for the link.

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[Final Impact]

From your thread I bought the EU Yamaha stalks. Front are installed but I still need to powder coat the tail tidy before the rears go in.

The front DRL rock.... as do the little eagle eye.... good finds!

600riders.com finalimpact build thread.. .. ..

It was snowing so I brought stuff inside. Lets see if hotlinking works???

 

[Chris12]

From your thread I bought the EU Yamaha stalks. Front are installed but I still need to powder coat the tail tidy before the rears go in.

The front DRL rock.... as do the little eagle eye.... good finds!

600riders.com finalimpact build thread.. .. ..

It was snowing so I brought stuff inside. Lets see if hotlinking works???

Thanks for the pictures Randy.

Those f'ers really are bright. I love the way they add to the "chiseled" look of the bike.

Please post pictures of the rears once you get them on!

 

[Chris12]

I got bored and bought some billet "fender washers" to dress up my license plate.

First set:

Thanks to a decision by my 5 year old daughter, I kept these on:

Another set:

 

[Chris12]

Bought some new SS m5 x 16 bolts for my windscreen. I went with SS to match the rest of the bolts on my bike.

If this inspires anyone to upgrade their windscreen bolts, be creative with your search terms. 10 bolts cost me $1.89, some other sellers charge much more.

** I bought the oem size for the bolts m5 x 16, but slightly longer or shorter bolts will work as long as they are M5.

Bolts

Before:

After:

 

[Final Impact]

You are staying busy! Perhaps do the suspension next?

On the FZ6 we can populate forward firing lights inside the main headlights. See picture above and they call them POD lights....
Anyway, I made switchback circuit that turns off the DRL while that side turn indicator is on and flashes the pod light in sync with the indicator.... It uses 8 components and a small PCB which is powered by the DRL power. Its rated at 2 amps so it is for LED use only. When the rest of the parts come in, I'll complete it and post up. Depending on needs and delay before switchback I have it setup for a 1 second delay after last turn indicator flash. The solid state flasher I have is 90 flash/min or 1 every 0.66 seconds hence the 1 sec delay.

Let me know if you have a need for somthing like this. Its roughly $13 in parts and solder skills to assemble.

 

[Chris12]

You are staying busy! Perhaps do the suspension next?

On the FZ6 we can populate forward firing lights inside the main headlights. See picture above and they call them POD lights....
Anyway, I made switchback circuit that turns off the DRL while that side turn indicator is on and flashes the pod light in sync with the indicator.... It uses 8 components and a small PCB which is powered by the DRL power. Its rated at 2 amps so it is for LED use only. When the rest of the parts come in, I'll complete it and post up. Depending on needs and delay before switchback I have it setup for a 1 second delay after last turn indicator flash. The solid state flasher I have is 90 flash/min or 1 every 0.66 seconds hence the 1 sec delay.

Let me know if you have a need for somthing like this. Its roughly $13 in parts and solder skills to assemble.

I think the next item on my list may be a saddleman seat:

I've been increasingly impressed with your electronic knowledge. Where did you learn all this? If it's all self taught I'll be amazed.

I am definitely interested in learning more about how you've set up this switchback circuit. One of the eagle eye lights I purchased was three wire with white color light on one leg and amber light on the other. I assumed it would switchback, but it didn't. The white leds were more numerous so when I hit the turn signal and the amber came on, it was less than obvious.

I wouldn't set up a switchback circuit for the cheapo eagle eye lights, but it piqued my interest.

If you have any more information on how you set up the switchback circuit and the exact parts you used, and you have free time, please post them or send me to me.

Thanks!

Chris

 

[Final Impact]

Books man! You gots to read lots!
I've been tinkering with crap since I was a kid building circuits on a Radio Shack board with a big instruction booklet. Houses, cars, boats, RV, sand rails, I've wired a few things in my time and continue to troubleshoot problems.... It's like a game of chess, play until you win!

The info will be in my build thread on 600riders.com . The next step will be water proofing it.... I wish I could find a male turn indicator connector and it would be a total drop in P&P to the oem harmes. If you stumble upon one, let me know! Basically the 3 pin round connector used at all 4 corners....

Peak at this; they have every connector for our bikes but the one I need. Shop here before molesting your bikes wiring harness - corsa-technic.com

 

[Chris12]

.... I wish I could find a male turn indicator connector and it would be a total drop in P&P to the oem harmes. If you stumble upon one, let me know!

I have these male turn signal connectors,

But I have a feeling that you're looking for the harder to find female connectors. I believe that easternbeaver.com has them: NT-040

Electrical knowledge- I was the guy in high school that wired up everyone's stereo, then hid lights w/ relays, and now leds / accessories. Ive also bought and sold a few fixer uppers upon which I got introduced to basic 120V wiring.

But I lack in depth knowledge of circuits and all the other more in depth stuff you seem to have figured out. I will check out your thread for more info.

 

[Chris12]

Books man! You gots to read lots!
I've been tinkering with crap since I was a kid building circuits on a Radio Shack board with a big instruction booklet. Houses, cars, boats, RV, sand rails, I've wired a few things in my time and continue to troubleshoot problems.... It's like a game of chess, play until you win!

The info will be in my build thread on 600riders.com . The next step will be water proofing it.... I wish I could find a male turn indicator connector and it would be a total drop in P&P to the oem harmes. If you stumble upon one, let me know! Basically the 3 pin round connector used at all 4 corners....

Peak at this; they have every connector for our bikes but the one I need. Shop here before molesting your bikes wiring harness - corsa-technic.com

Edit to my last post:
You had it right regarding the male connection being on the bike and the female connection being on the turn signals. As you already knew it refers to the connection on the pin and not the plastic piece housing the pins. My bad.

 

[Final Impact]

^^^ thanks for looking!

Switchback DRL circuit with POD indicators is posted here on 600riders.com...

Post has the schematic, parts list, and timing diagram as well as board layout... switchback occurs ~1 second from last rising pulse of turn indicator actuation. It would look better if i cut it closer to 0.7 seconds but I doubt anyone cares or will notice for that matter.

PCBA layout:

Thread is 08 FZ6 Condensed Build thread ~Final Impact~
Now I'm looking to finish the rear. Our passenger rear sets unbolt and I plan to install amber light strips there for turn and maybe run lights. I'll let you know how it goes.