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RE: Onarom Originals: - 5/12/2008 9:59:36 PM
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Onarom
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In that last photo, you might have noticed the cable...
It is a master lock "python" cable. Cheap and stores easily under the back seat.
Once again, I was lucky to find out that I could loosen the bracket under my rear seat, slid the end cap of the cable under the bracket, and thighten the bracket back down. That cable isn't going anywhere!
I have even used this to lock my bike to a nearby tree. It has a pretty good distance to it (about 5 feet). Here is a photo of it wrapped around my wrist:
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RE: Onarom Originals: - 5/12/2008 10:03:40 PM
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Now you might have lso noticed that little notch cut out of that metal loop under my rear seat. That is a very simply mod with a dremel tool that allows you to lock your helmet under your rear seat. Works great!
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RE: Onarom Originals: - 5/12/2008 10:08:03 PM
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Want to tint your headlights or make that silver swing-arm have a unique look?
Try using some of this:
To create this blacked-out headlight look:
Or this look on your silver swingarm:
More info: <UPDATED-click here>
< Message edited by Onarom -- 6/18/2008 5:07:57 PM >
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RE: Onarom Originals: - 5/12/2008 10:11:37 PM
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Black spray-paint has done okay, but I am looking forward to getting my rear-sets powder coated. However, I am shocked at how well the carbon fiber decal has held up on my heel guards:
Not bad for $7 at the local automotive store! I also like how it formed concave bubbles in the holes of the guards.
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RE: Onarom Originals: - 5/12/2008 10:21:56 PM
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Some of you have read my link to create angel eyes (not an "Onarom Original"), but now I wan to make a change.
I didn't think a 2 LED ring was bright enough, so I have finished with a small test prototype using VERY small LEDs on the back of the rod and here is the comparison:
The bottom set is my trial version. The top represents the old style. I know the new version looks like 3 miniature lights in each row, but it isn't. Here is what it looks like on back:
Also notice how bright the light is on my thumb and compare it to the "old" version below:
I don't know if I will really have the patience to complete this little upgrade, but if I do, you all will be the first to know!
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RE: Onarom Originals: - 5/12/2008 10:31:06 PM
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Oh yeah, less than $10 at he fabric section of Wal-mart (I never knew one existed before this day, I swear:) let me refinish my ripped seat with a new textured "leather"
Pretty easy to do. Heat will help in removing the old staples and an air-powered stapler is ideal, but a regular, heavy duty mechanical one will also work.
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RE: Onarom Originals: - 5/13/2008 1:26:34 PM
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Thanks!
Also, I am not sure if this is common with 1000RR's or if it is just my bike, but I found that the radiator fluid would sometimes leak onto my lower fairing due to the short breathing hose (and occasional wheelies). Simple fix- just buy an extender coupling from an automotive store and some extra hose, then tuck it away.
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Make your own LED strip lights - 5/15/2008 1:48:41 AM
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How to make your own flexible LED strip:
Start by cutting the leads to a shorter length. Remember- you still have to differentiate between the Pos. and Neg. so either leave one a little longer, or color code them (i.e. sharpie on the neg. lead)
The wires I used had a thick, hard coating, so I used a dremel to cut just until I saw the wire:
Then I used a heat gun (blow dryer will probably work) to soften the coating on the wire and I slid the LED ends under that coating. Remember, you have to choose one of the wires as Negative and theother as positive- and be consistent. TIP- bend the wire where you are going to insert the LED.
Once the LED is pushed in all of the way, bend it upward.
Connect to a powersource as if you were only lighting one LED (you will need to find the appropriate resistor). That's it...
Keep in mind that this can have other applications. For example, I used it to light a snake cage that I am building (working progress):
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RE: Make your own LED strip lights - 5/15/2008 8:26:06 PM
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dude you got 1 hell of an imagination
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