sniff6 Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Bloody hell Feliks i was just wondering today if you could get HID conversion kits for the FZ ,Now i know thanks. What a difference they make.
feliks Posted February 12, 2014 Author Posted February 12, 2014 NP! I got the H4 bi-xenon 35w A/C kit (A/C is important, it'll double the life of the bulbs) VVME is the brand, I've had good luck with them in the past. As long as they're aimed down a bit from the factory halogens I don't think you'll blind too many people, just the folks who were already going to complain you're on a motorcycle anyway. The good part about this kit, is it came with a relay so you don't need to build an extra one into the circuit! Pretty much just plug and play, have to hook up a couple grounds and a positive (fused) feed from the battery.
dt502001 Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Better put some venting in the housing they make alot of heat and the fn bulbs cost almost as much as the kit alone. Nice and bright though ,,my 12 has focused lights and 1 is all it takes on high it's blindingly bright I love em they are way brighter than most other bikes. The 2 of us driving side by side will blind anyone even on low beam,the wr Not sure why they bothered with the stock light I put a UFO with a 55/65 w and it works ok better than stock but still weak IMO.
feliks Posted February 12, 2014 Author Posted February 12, 2014 What makes you think HIDs produce more heat than halogens? I think it's the other way around....although I've never actually measured. Can't wait to get out for some rides this season!
rzresurection Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Yeah I'll definitely invest in some type of moisture control for the air - I've done a bit of airbrushing in the past and lots of paint jobs with spray cans with decent results so hopefully my first go at a paint gun goes smoothly. I'm not too worried about it...like we all know it's all in the prep work! I've got some final sanding to do before I apply some 2 part epoxy primer. I ordered an HID kit last week and it came today too... I know I know... you can't put HIDs in stock housings it blinds everyone blah blah blah, .....if you're gonna say that, I just don't care. I'll do what I want. I have them in my truck, never been pulled over for it... I'd rather inconvenience people for a few seconds than get run over by them because they just didn't notice me! Is that a flip up license plate? That's on my list
feliks Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 Nah, just attached to my plate bracket....easily converted though.
feliks Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 Hmmm anyone know if an FZR750 sprocket will fit on an FZ600 sprocket carrier? I think they should.....but if anyone knows for certain.... edit - will not fit after further research. Here IS a list of compatible sprockets: yx600 fj600
feliks Posted February 14, 2014 Author Posted February 14, 2014 Checked out paint at Napa and Canadian Tire today but nothing that was any good was anywhere near cheap, so I just ordered this stuff from eastwood.com Black Urethane Paint (no need for clear!) http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-boulevard-black-paint.html 2-part Epoxy Primer http://www.eastwood.com/gray-epoxy-primer-eastwood.html
feliks Posted February 14, 2014 Author Posted February 14, 2014 Got my reflective black Yamaha decals in today.... they look so AWESOME!!!!!!!!
feliks Posted February 14, 2014 Author Posted February 14, 2014 Can't wait to get these on the bike...
rzresurection Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 They look niiiice. Which ones are going where?
feliks Posted February 14, 2014 Author Posted February 14, 2014 Gas tank for the little YAMAHA and bottom fairing section for the big YAMAHA with the circle logo. Other circles may go on the front forks.
sniff6 Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Should be ok with that paint Feliks and most spray guns come with the 1.8 tip which is a good all rounder.Remember to have a little practice on some pined up news paper. start around say 10 psi and a hand span away ,you are looking for Rugby ball shape (football usa ). if it s more a figure 0f 8 your pressure is too high. Have fun dt will probably give you some better advice later he sounds more experienced than me spraying.
feliks Posted February 14, 2014 Author Posted February 14, 2014 Good tips, thanks Sniff! Man am I ever happy with these decals!
rzresurection Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Now those pics look like I was expecting. They rock man!!!! The surface that they are applied to, looks 'flat' (i.e. not glossy). Did you do anything to it, or was that so the decal showed up black a little better?
feliks Posted February 15, 2014 Author Posted February 15, 2014 That was just the flat black I sprayed last year to cover up the purple yamaha and stripes that were on the tank (it's high heat bbq paint actually). Turned out real nice like that though!
rzresurection Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 The glossy decals are a good contrast to the flat black background. Makes the decals stand out. That's cool.
feliks Posted February 15, 2014 Author Posted February 15, 2014 Now I'm debating whether or not to go 3 up on the back sprocket.... my chain is still loose and it's adjusted all the way back, so I'm thinking it'll be a good fit.
rzresurection Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 Why do you want to go up 3T on the back - just cause the chain isn't tight? You'll gain more torque, but lose some top end speed.
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