barbagris
Mad Scientist
- Joined
- Aug 1, 2010
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- On the verge of insanity
- Ride
- 1979 Guzzi V1000G5 - 2018 KTM 790 Duke
The R3 "fog" lights are way overpriced - this we all know. And mucking about with a set for the hell of it would be dumb - maybe. But as it transpires they can be found in the after-market sector - Mine came in packaging "SHIN-YO" which is a German trade name. But let's face it - They're Chinese.
Now then - Two sets of fog lamps is silly. So in the spirit of R&D - I decided to modify them.
So here's the drill. Remove the mount and bulb plus all the rubbery bits associated. Remove the two side screws. The two halves (front/back) are held together by a bit of silicone goo. The two halves WILL come apart - but the use of a bit of heat can help. You can't twist em off btw.
Inside there is a metal shied held in by two screws. Remove screws and shield - refit screws (as they also hold the lens in place).
Put it all back together and you now have driving lamps.
And for my next trick - add a relay so they activate with high beam. But not today.
Now then - Two sets of fog lamps is silly. So in the spirit of R&D - I decided to modify them.
So here's the drill. Remove the mount and bulb plus all the rubbery bits associated. Remove the two side screws. The two halves (front/back) are held together by a bit of silicone goo. The two halves WILL come apart - but the use of a bit of heat can help. You can't twist em off btw.
Inside there is a metal shied held in by two screws. Remove screws and shield - refit screws (as they also hold the lens in place).
Put it all back together and you now have driving lamps.
And for my next trick - add a relay so they activate with high beam. But not today.