Alex
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This project started as I wanted to replace my existing auxiliary halogen lights with some inexpensive HID lighting. It has now progressed into 2 separate projects. First I’m producing a solid universal mount that will support virtually any light that we use on our FJR's. This design will minimize the torsional stress that is transferred to the fairing stay. Second is a bracket that will both support and provide adjustability to an inexpensive set of 4” HID lights. My goal here is to provide a well designed product at a great price.
It has taken me a lot longer than I would have liked to get to this point, but we are nearing completion. I wasn’t going to be satisfied until the function, fit, finish were near perfect. Needless to say I’ve gone through several design changes and prototypes.
One thing to keep in mind is that these brackets are not simply something that I cut out at home and bent on my vice. The measurements were taken from my 07, and then drawn up in AutoCAD. Then the prototypes were laser cut from 16ga steel, allowing me to get a product that was lightweight but would not crack after extended use. The light brackets are only 2.6oz each. These flat pieces are then tumbled to remove any sharp edges before I bend them using a press brake. I had the brake lines etched into the metal which ensures uniformity among each bracket. Finally, in order to give them a long lasting nice appearance, all of the brackets will be powder coated black.
One last thing I wanted to make you aware of is that with this design, in the event of a spillover, the brackets and lights are protected. I really tried to keep the costs down to a minimum. The setup will run about $50-55 for a pair of mounts, and $50-55 for the brackets.
I will update this area when the brackets are ready to be mailed. We are still looking at 2-3 weeks out due to the fact that some of my suppliers are off for extended Christmas breaks.
Thanks!
Alex
Light mounts now available to order here: My link
It has taken me a lot longer than I would have liked to get to this point, but we are nearing completion. I wasn’t going to be satisfied until the function, fit, finish were near perfect. Needless to say I’ve gone through several design changes and prototypes.
One thing to keep in mind is that these brackets are not simply something that I cut out at home and bent on my vice. The measurements were taken from my 07, and then drawn up in AutoCAD. Then the prototypes were laser cut from 16ga steel, allowing me to get a product that was lightweight but would not crack after extended use. The light brackets are only 2.6oz each. These flat pieces are then tumbled to remove any sharp edges before I bend them using a press brake. I had the brake lines etched into the metal which ensures uniformity among each bracket. Finally, in order to give them a long lasting nice appearance, all of the brackets will be powder coated black.
One last thing I wanted to make you aware of is that with this design, in the event of a spillover, the brackets and lights are protected. I really tried to keep the costs down to a minimum. The setup will run about $50-55 for a pair of mounts, and $50-55 for the brackets.
I will update this area when the brackets are ready to be mailed. We are still looking at 2-3 weeks out due to the fact that some of my suppliers are off for extended Christmas breaks.
Thanks!
Alex
Light mounts now available to order here: My link
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