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Angel Eyes/Demon Eyes- how to (1000RR) -lots of pics - 2/29/2008 6:40:31 PM    Onarom Posts: 1201 Joined: 8/29/2006 Status: offline This is a How-To MAKE and install your own angel eyes or demon eyes. First off - I used a video that I initiall found in the F4I section. The same video was posted in this section click here - thanks to the people who posted this. you will need the following items: Common tools that are likely to already be in your garage . -ruler . -drill . -Dremel tool (or a hacksaw might work, but that would be a pain) . -Screwdrivers, socket set, allen set (typical tools to take your fairings off) . -pliers . -heat shrink . -electrical tape, electrical wire, and wire strippers Probably not already in your garage . -foil tape (used for duct work in houses) . -clear nail polish/hardner . -at least 8 ultrabright LED's (I would suggest at least 12) (Ebay is good- I bought from seller "auspicious.e") . -2- mini blind/window blind rods (~$3 each ($6 total) at home depot or lowes- hexagon in shape) I think that covers everything. If I am missing something, let me know. You should NOT need any resistors. a photo of the mini blind rods that you need to get (you will need 2 of these) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- removing the headlights from the bike I think most of us are familiar with removing the cowling, just remember to disconnect the electrical harnesses and the wires that go to the turn signals. Remove the 2 nuts that hold the tip-over sensor (the center 2 highlighted circle). There is a screw behind this sensor - this also needs to be removed. Also remove the other 4 screws holind the fairing to the headlight assembly (the other 4 yellow circles in this photo): Make sure you dont loose any of the 5 removable fasteners/nuts: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I decided to remove all wire harnesses BEFORE placing the unit into the over (just to be safe) To do this, you will need to disconnect the tip-over sensor: I also removed the headlights themselves. Now it is time to cook. I preheated my oven to 250 and then I placed the unit in the oven for 6 minutes. This is enough time to heat and loosen the adhesive. Then I used a screwdriver to open the tabs and I was able to seperate the headlight casing from the rest of the unit. < Message edited by Onarom -- 2/29/2008 7:40:59 PM > Post #: 1

RE: Demon Eyes- how to (1000RR) -lots of pics - 2/29/2008 6:42:04 PM    Onarom Posts: 1201 Joined: 8/29/2006 Status: offline Now to the making of the angel/demon eyes: Keep in mind that the link to the video mentioned above is an excellent resource! cut 2 lengths of the mini blind rod to 8 1/2 inches and then cut 2 more at 7 inches. You now have TWO: 8-and-a-half inch long pieces and TWO: 7 inch long pieces. Also place these in the oven for about 6 minutes (only work with 2 at a time). wearing gloves, take one out of the oven and curve them around a circular object (I used 2 different sized aerosol cans).repeat. Once you have the curved pieces, start making cuts in them with your dremel tool. This is only to refract the light, so the cuts do not have to be deep. Then drill out a space (at both ends) for the LED. This takes a steady hand. I made mine deep enough to fit about 1/3 of the LED. Put a light coat of clear nail polish into the newly drilled holes. I also put on some heat-shrink tubing which I will heat after I install the LEDs. TIP: mark the short ends of the LED's with a black sharpie (like the LED on the right) The shorter wires are negative, the larger are positive. heat-shrink the LEDs into the holes. Connect one of the positive ends to the negative end on the other LED. put electrical tape around the two wires that you just connected Trace out and cut some foil tape - this will help focus the light to the front. You will put the tape over the cuts that you made. IMPORTANT: the foil CAN conduct electricity, so do not let it touch the wires. Wire a positive of one "eye" to the negative of the othe "eye". Also add wires to connect to a power source later on. If you have 4 extra LED's, wire them together (pos.-neg-pos-neg-pos-neg, etc) and test them on a regular 12v. source (i.e. car battery). 4 ultra bright LEDs (wired in serial SIMILAR to the image below but without the resistor) should have enough resistance on a 12 volt source so they will not burn out.If that works, then it should be safe to light up your new eyes. Tape the "eyes" into your light housing to find out how/where you want yours to be located. Once you have them positioned, Glue them in place. DO NOT USE Gorilla Glue- That crap bubbled up on me! I would suggest the two part plastic epoxy - it sets quick and holds strong. Don't go overboard on the glue. Now the hard part wait for the glue to dry. Finally- time to reassemble. I left my low beam headlight out. I wired my angel eyes to a 12v power source (my running cat eye (center light between the two headlights and at the bottom of the windscreen). You might have to drill a hole to run your wires out of the headlight assembly. I was able to bend the wire enough that the large rubber grommet still fit. (in reply to Onarom) Post #: 2

RE: Demon Eyes- how to (1000RR) -lots of pics - 2/29/2008 6:45:15 PM    Onarom Posts: 1201 Joined: 8/29/2006 Status: offline Finally... Unfortunately, direct sunlight washes out the LEDs, but I still think it looks cool. Like I said before, I would have LOVED to use red, but I don't want any trouble with Law Enforcement Officers. Ask any questions- I will do my best to answer them. Your opinions are always welcome (well, almost always) (in reply to Onarom) Post #: 3

RE: Demon Eyes- how to (1000RR) -lots of pics - 2/29/2008 7:13:05 PM    richhowerton   Posts: 432 Joined: 5/7/2007 From: chicago Status: offline That looks bad ass man.  I love it nice cold weather project. (in reply to Onarom) Post #: 4

RE: Demon Eyes- how to (1000RR) -lots of pics - 2/29/2008 10:24:11 PM    slip_ Posts: 1046 Joined: 10/17/2006 From: Fort Washington, MD Status: offline Wow, very awesome write up. I read another one on how to make angel eyes, but you've definately added some different and nice touches to yours.  _____________________________ 2006 CBR1000RR 2004 CBR600 F4i (in reply to richhowerton) Post #: 5

RE: Demon Eyes- how to (1000RR) -lots of pics - 3/1/2008 7:52:36 AM    Xx New Guy xX Formerly kiker14 Posts: 522 Joined: 2/8/2007 From: Mahwah, NJ Status: offline Yeah man, looks awesome - my process got delayed cuz when I brought my angel eyes into work to show some buddies, they connected the LED's directly to the battery (bypassing the resistor...) so ::poof:: there goes my LED's  But I ordered a ton more, and I got another one of my "surprises" in the mail to continue the squidification of my f4i - anybody curious can check out this page - http://www.cbrforum.com/m_53586/mpage_3/tm.htm - I will also be doing a f4i specific write-up when I find some time. When all is said and done I'm going to have 104 LED's including two special LED's yay! _____________________________ ~06F4i~ Reflective Wheel Stripes, Vortex Frame Sliders, Zumo 450, DIY Angel Eyes, Ground Effects, Scorpio i600 ~07 Ram 1500 Hemi~ (in reply to slip_) Post #: 6

RE: Demon Eyes- how to (1000RR) -lots of pics - 3/1/2008 11:36:28 PM    petrorr Posts: 201 Joined: 10/14/2007 Status: offline Funny that you posted this I just finished my 900rr lights today (in reply to Xx New Guy xX) Post #: 7

RE: Demon Eyes- how to (1000RR) -lots of pics - 3/4/2008 12:40:08 PM    Onarom Posts: 1201 Joined: 8/29/2006 Status: offline Also... Here is a photo of what I meant by "bend the wire enough that the large rubber grommet still fit". You can see the grey wire coming out of the top right. This way- I didn't have to drill into the light housing. I also left the low beam unplugged so only the angel eyes are on. I still have my hi-beam light hooked up for night time... (in reply to petrorr) Post #: 8

RE: Demon Eyes- how to (1000RR) -lots of pics - 3/4/2008 3:35:08 PM    D2DGraphix_600RR Posts: 4886 Joined: 7/13/2006 From: Menominee, MI to Panama City Bch,FL / Orlando,FL Status: online Dang O looks awesome. Id love to do that, I just already screwed up one set of headlights in the oven _____________________________ ZG Windscreen, Hotbodies Fronts, LED Pegs, Custom Seats & Cowl, Yosh RS-5 WTF is up with the grammar?!? http://www.myspace.com/d2meclipsegt_600rr (in reply to Onarom) Post #: 9

RE: Demon Eyes- how to (1000RR) -lots of pics - 3/4/2008 11:27:06 PM    petrorr Posts: 201 Joined: 10/14/2007 Status: offline _____________________________ Long and low....thats how I roll (in reply to Onarom) Post #: 10

RE: Demon Eyes- how to (1000RR) -lots of pics - 3/5/2008 4:48:43 AM    Onarom Posts: 1201 Joined: 8/29/2006 Status: offline Nice- its good to know that plexiglass is also an option. (in reply to petrorr) Post #: 11

RE: Demon Eyes- how to (1000RR) -lots of pics - 3/21/2008 9:41:50 PM    Vermino Posts: 1194 Joined: 1/28/2006 Status: offline i think i might use the plexiglass method on the rear-vents..  kind-of like this _____________________________ 06'' CBR1000RR Blue/yellow - Stock (in reply to Onarom) Post #: 12

RE: Demon Eyes- how to (1000RR) -lots of pics - 3/23/2008 2:15:52 PM    Vermino Posts: 1194 Joined: 1/28/2006 Status: offline just FYI (i'm doing my angel eyes right now) and when you take your rods out of the oven REMEMBER!!!!!!!!!! thank god mini-blind rods are only $1.89 haha. I suggest buy a few (4 or 5) to make as many rings you can. Then pick the best of them (after cutting indents into the rings) here is his tutorial in writing and pictures - http://www.geocities.com/jvxdriver/eagle_eyes.htm  _____________________________ 06'' CBR1000RR Blue/yellow - Stock (in reply to Vermino) Post #: 13

RE: Demon Eyes- how to (1000RR) -lots of pics - 3/23/2008 8:00:45 PM    Onarom Posts: 1201 Joined: 8/29/2006 Status: offline ^^ Good point. ALSO--- resistors... I didn't need them when wiring 4 WHITE ultra-bright LED's together, but if you use color (or less than 4/connection) then you will want to use a resistor. it is fairly safe to go with a 1/4 watt 270 ohm resistor (found at Radioshack for $1) Here is a helpful calculator that provides help and even a wiring diagram: click here < Message edited by Onarom -- 3/23/2008 8:07:42 PM > _____________________________ "When I die, I want to die like my grandfather–who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car.” (in reply to Vermino) Post #: 14

RE: Demon Eyes- how to (1000RR) -lots of pics - 3/23/2008 9:53:37 PM    Vermino Posts: 1194 Joined: 1/28/2006 Status: offline onarom, what drill bit did you use? also what type of LED did you use (3mm or 5mm?) seeing how fry's was closed today, I can't get LED's till tomorrow.. (i think i'm gonna go Yellow eyes myself, because i have 8000K HID's comming) ALSO REMEMBER, you can do the indents(cuts) into the angel eyes before you put it into the oven to bend it - this makes it ALOT easier to have all your lines straight.. but thanks for the tutorial onarom and the eyes on yours look awesome, but I don't think an RR would look good with two halos like an F4i _____________________________ 06'' CBR1000RR Blue/yellow - Stock (in reply to Onarom) Post #: 15

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