Author Topic: Looking for a clear taillight lens (Read 4525 times)

Farre · « **on:** September 09, 2006, 03:30:07 PM »

I'm planning to install a self-made taillight made out of LED's.
Funny thing is, not the electronic circuit is a problem but the way how to show it nicely to everyone that should be seeing it is!
Keeping the stock taillight lens would drain most of the effect i'd gain. And..every LED thingy simply must have a clear lens to show off, right?

I've looked around on the net and found nothing for the B4, B6's taillights are shaped differently, so no luck there.
Using a plate of plexi-glass might do the trick but i doubt it (water/dirt getting in).

Anybody has an idea?

Of course, if this works out i'll make a how-to with pics

andrewsw · « **Reply #1 on:** September 09, 2006, 04:10:57 PM »

there are ways to weld/seal together bits of clear plastic (maybe acrylic), but I'm no expert for sure. What about molding something yourself? there are acrylics you can mix-up yourself (2 parts) and mold in a form as well. Then, once you get that down, you can mass produce and sell them

I know, that's no help at all.

gilad · « **Reply #2 on:** September 09, 2006, 07:00:14 PM »

if you have spare taillight,
try to smooth the inside of the lens.

U can start with sanding the jags and use heat to remove the scratches.

I never tried to do that but it looks like a good idea.....I hope

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #3 on:** September 09, 2006, 11:30:54 PM »

SPEEK TO HERTODD,I remember him saying he may know were to get one

Farre · « **Reply #4 on:** September 10, 2006, 08:09:30 AM »

hmm, i don't have a spare lying around. But i was hoping there was some other bike model i could scrounge it off.
Ahh, accidently i forgot to include that i'm looking for a clear white taillight

but any good idea might do the trick!

"Beer with me"

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #5 on:** September 10, 2006, 11:18:17 AM »

i meant hertodd mat know where to get a clear tail light.

interfuse · « **Reply #6 on:** September 10, 2006, 11:53:50 AM »

What about using the stock red lens with super bright white leds.

Farre · « **Reply #7 on:** September 10, 2006, 01:39:01 PM »

that's a good idea actually! i know white LED's are not as effective as red, but still the consumtion should be well under the stock and of course light output will be higher.
i have here already 6 bright LEDs in red... would be a pity if i couldn't use it.

banditcilik · « **Reply #8 on:** September 13, 2006, 01:25:07 PM »

I would think to use clear plexyglass and seal it with fishtank seal.

Farre · « **Reply #9 on:** September 13, 2006, 04:30:28 PM »

Yeah that might work, sealing it with the fishtank stuff!
Great stuff guys!
Now i have some time on my hands, so i can measure up and see what i can get my hands onto.

Herr Tod · « **Reply #10 on:** September 25, 2006, 08:59:15 AM »

A VX 800 tail light is the same as the B4's... I think.

Dole · « **Reply #11 on:** October 03, 2006, 04:50:53 PM »

What do you think about this taillight ?

Herr Tod · « **Reply #12 on:** October 03, 2006, 05:36:18 PM »

Doesn't fit at all

andrewsw · « **Reply #13 on:** October 03, 2006, 06:28:02 PM »

sorry, don't like it. BUt hey, its not MY bike!

Dole · « **Reply #14 on:** October 04, 2006, 02:51:34 PM »

Ok...I like it. But here is a light that will fit in the B4 !!!