[Captain]

so i was looking around online and found a license plate frame i want... well, its around the $150 and up range... so i said screw that, i can make my own for a quarter of that.

heres my... "idea" of what i want to do (forgive the horrible paint image)

with the brakes flashing before becoming solid when brakes are applied, and the ambers connected to the turn signals.

heres what i plan on using,

http://www.oznium.com/led-flex-strips

and for the brake relay

http://www.superbrightleds.com/more...ment-bulbs/brake-light-strobe-module/195/845/


any tips/advice/comments before i jump into it?

im pretty good with my hands (solder and wires and such)

i think my main concern is where the light wires are on the bike itself, but judging by how many have done the fender eliminator, i am not too concerned, im sure i could figure it out.

 

[xjchris]

If you do this and it looks/works good, I'll buy one from ya

 

[CMaxim]

That is a very cool idea, please keep us posted!


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[Captain]

purchasing all the products right now actually.

 

[veksdeath]

Its a good idea looking forward to see how it turns out.

 

[Captain]

right now im having trouble findind a frame i want to use... cant decide on getting a plastic one and drilling it... or making a wood/plastic one from scratch. i think ill hit up some craft shops tomorrow.

 

[Mehbs]

Don't forget you need normal/white light lighting the plate up at night

 

[cruizin]

this sounds interesting, i will be watching this with great anticipation

 

[Captain]

Don't forget you need normal/white light lighting the plate up at night

I will be keeping the stock lighting that currently lights up the plate.


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[This Girl Rides]

I would say use a nice thick plastic frame and drill it..
interested in how this turns out for sure!

 

[Captain]

Well the relay and the LEDs are on their way. So it won't be too much longer til I put it together.


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[Ultrajuan33]

Interested in the idea...could be real nice if you can come up with a less simple design. Maybe illuminate ninja in red but only to supplement the factory brake light.


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[Captain]

i like it simple.

i took the 300 out today and hit up about 6 different stores and finally found something that will work (plastic clipboards)!!! woot woot! so once i get the lights in the mail ill start working on it.

 

[Captain]

I love getting paid to "work" hehehe

Btw all 4 corners will be cut like the ones on the left. This is just the template in progress.


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[Captain]

Fun fact. Once I got home from work I took my plate off to start working on cutting the clipboard. My sister was like hey were going to Costco. Wanna go? I was like yeah! So I hopped on the bike n followed them down there. Then I went on a ride afterwards. About an hour in I stop at Walgreens and realize.... "I DIDNT PUT MY PLATE ON!!" I hit the freeway at 90 and everything. So I went home. Luckily no cops.


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[Captain]

I cut out the main frame last night. Didn't take a pic tho. But I have a before one!

And just received confirmation that my LEDs and relay have arrived in my doorstep. I think I know what I'll be doing this weekend!

 

[CMaxim]

Looking forward to seeing the progress!!! Good Luck!


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[Sam_Rizvi]

Really kool idea, looking forward to the finished product

 

[Captain]

Smoke break. And the plans have changed a little bit. Here's some pics so far.

The blue piece I am ending up just using as a template. I went to a train store and found some plastic.

Making the corners.

It'll make sense once you see the rest. Once I get there.


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[KrispyKreme]

just get it done already sheesh....