AUX. Light Covers/ Fog light Converters

[101stpathfinder]

I am trying to ready myself and bike for the IBAs UCCC. I was concerned about the safety of

my Clearwater Kristas. I came up with a great solution (IMHO). I want to test them next week

on the 11,000 mile ride before I post up on "How To". The cost in materials around $10- $15.

The cost could be cut down to under $7 if I would have had more time. They turned out better

than expected with my limited time and VERY limited tools. I will post up later with pics.

They are Protective covers that can also double as FOG lights in less than 20 seconds.

SWEET!

Tony

 

[GeorgiaRoller]

I want to test them next week on the 11,000 mile ride....

This one ride is approx. my average miles per YEAR on the bike! :shok:

 

[Bustanut joker]

So you got a few days off an your only doing 11,000? You big sissy :lol:

Best of luck my friend. :clapping:

 

[user 28803]

Ill be interested in hearing what you did. Just this morning I was considering how to make this very thing.

 

[SkooterG]

Tease!

11,000?!?!? BFD! That's only like 5 and half days of riding.

Wuss.

:****:

 

[101stpathfinder]

Tease!

11,000?!?!? BFD! That's only like 5 and half days of riding.

Wuss.

AhhHaa! I found out how to quote on an iPhone.

Since I am half the rider Skooter is... I am shooting

for 11 days.

Picked up what I hope will become the fog lens

On my way to work- hint: office depot.

:****:

 

[Bustanut joker]

Oh for shitsakes Tony!! The guy's head is fat enough as it is.. :blink:

Suppose I best call Don an' have him get over to Scootys before he floats away...

 

[101stpathfinder]

Better late than never right?

Here is a quick "How To"

I will make a more detailed account when I have more time

I found a flashlight cover made by EVER... with the circumference

my Krista lights had. I removed the lens and the threaded cover.

I took the thin plastic lens cover and traced around it onto an 8x10

sheet of Plexan (sp) that I picked up from HOME DEPOT. This material

is very tough as most Floridians know. (Hurricane Tested)

I cut the round discs out. I am tool challenged at my house, so I used

a hacksaw to rough cut them. I then completed the tasks with a drill using

a grinding bit.

Now I had 4 discs cut (Only needed 2)

I then used the same drill bit combo to grind the threads on the inside

of the flashlight's cover down. I did NOT grind them beyond flush.

I was surprised at the snug fit. No other retaining device would be

needed. How simple is that! Slip ons!

Pic of finished cover:

Now I have made the trip up and down the Haul Road in Alaska just to test

these covers. I was looking for the effect temperature changes would have

on their fit, and their effectiveness.

They WERE tested:

I have many pics of the whole process I can and will post later, but most have tools

to make this much simpler. I am now making FOG inserts for these covers. It will take

about 10 seconds to insert or remove these "Fog Converters"

-Tony

 

[user 28803]

Brilliant. Thanks for the tip! I want yellow slip-ons for my Glendas and this should do the trick.