Headlights, Indicators, Mirrors, Grips and Horns
Headlight
I've previously done one of two things when putting an alternate headlight on a bike; completely minimalistic and 'race use only', or use a stock headlight. This time I want to have a custom headlight that also meets the required standards to avoid any issues with roadworthy. Based on a extensive search of ebay, I decided on a 7 inch Daymaker headlight with integrated daytime running lights and indicators. The indicators arent far enough apart to be technically legal, but I have another solution for that. To finish the headlight, I bought a 7 inch shell from cognito moto that should provide enough room to hide the connectors and front loom, though the m.button is designed to be mounted in the clip-ons.
Indicators
At the rear of the bike I want minimalist indicators that are bright when activated but basially invisible when off. I found these pin style indicators on Revival Cycles that seem to fit the bill. They are similar to the motogadget m-blaze pin indicators, but a bit lower profile and significantly cheaper.
For the front, I managed to find some bar ends indicators on AliExpress that mimic the geometry of the m-blaze disk but without the price tag. There are a few manufacturing imperfections (voids and bubbles in the clear lens), but otherwise they seem like a good part.
Mirrors
The bar end mirrors that I have chosen are cheapo ebay parts. They seem reasonable good quality, but the mirrors reflective surface is a little distorted and they might take a bit of messing with to fit. I'm trying to replicate the look in the picture above.
Grips
I used these grips from AliExpress on my streetfighter project and they have lasted really well and look great.
Clip Ons and Levers
Cheapo AliExpress versions. The clip ons seem pretty solid, but the test will be installing them.
Brake Reservoir
I've used this reservoir on my streetfighter project and it is a great looking upgrade from the stock generic sportsbike reservoir the factories seem to favour.
Horn
Normal motorbike horns are big, ugly and mounted at the front of the bike; I chose to be different. Simple 12V piezo buzzers can be found that are weatherproof and are only 25mm in diameter and 16mm high. Given the pretty low requirements for a roadworthy horn (consistent tone loud enough to hear) I should be able to hide it under the seat and still be able to hear it for rego.
Taillight and Number Plate Bracket
Twig TT sells a number plate bracket and tail light that matches the rear subframe and seat pretty well. It does require a bit of fabrication work to get the light mounted properly but it shouldn't be anything an afternoon with the drill and the Dremel can't fix.
I've previously done one of two things when putting an alternate headlight on a bike; completely minimalistic and 'race use only', or use a stock headlight. This time I want to have a custom headlight that also meets the required standards to avoid any issues with roadworthy. Based on a extensive search of ebay, I decided on a 7 inch Daymaker headlight with integrated daytime running lights and indicators. The indicators arent far enough apart to be technically legal, but I have another solution for that. To finish the headlight, I bought a 7 inch shell from cognito moto that should provide enough room to hide the connectors and front loom, though the m.button is designed to be mounted in the clip-ons.
Indicators
At the rear of the bike I want minimalist indicators that are bright when activated but basially invisible when off. I found these pin style indicators on Revival Cycles that seem to fit the bill. They are similar to the motogadget m-blaze pin indicators, but a bit lower profile and significantly cheaper.
For the front, I managed to find some bar ends indicators on AliExpress that mimic the geometry of the m-blaze disk but without the price tag. There are a few manufacturing imperfections (voids and bubbles in the clear lens), but otherwise they seem like a good part.
Mirrors
The bar end mirrors that I have chosen are cheapo ebay parts. They seem reasonable good quality, but the mirrors reflective surface is a little distorted and they might take a bit of messing with to fit. I'm trying to replicate the look in the picture above.
Grips
I used these grips from AliExpress on my streetfighter project and they have lasted really well and look great.
Cheapo AliExpress versions. The clip ons seem pretty solid, but the test will be installing them.
Brake Reservoir
I've used this reservoir on my streetfighter project and it is a great looking upgrade from the stock generic sportsbike reservoir the factories seem to favour.
Horn
Normal motorbike horns are big, ugly and mounted at the front of the bike; I chose to be different. Simple 12V piezo buzzers can be found that are weatherproof and are only 25mm in diameter and 16mm high. Given the pretty low requirements for a roadworthy horn (consistent tone loud enough to hear) I should be able to hide it under the seat and still be able to hear it for rego.
Taillight and Number Plate Bracket
Twig TT sells a number plate bracket and tail light that matches the rear subframe and seat pretty well. It does require a bit of fabrication work to get the light mounted properly but it shouldn't be anything an afternoon with the drill and the Dremel can't fix.
