Post by Rusty on Feb 27, 2012 8:23:44 GMT 10
A few people have shown an interest in the lightbar I made for my Aero. I am posting a copy of the message here for others who may be curious.
Hi Bigdazza,
yes, I did make my own light bar. It was neither difficult nor expensive.
I used a bicycle handlebar (see link below) in chrome. It is the right configuration to curve under the headlight and when paired with the lights (link below) come out at the correct legal height to mount the lights (cannot have lens centres higher than headlight lens centre).
www.ebay.com/itm/RISER-BARS-FIXED-GEAR-MOUNTAIN-COMUTTER-HANDLEBARS-RED-FIXIE-/200697183628?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eba7bfd8c
I purchased these lights (link below) as they match closely the shape of the Shadow headlight.
www.ebay.com/itm/270895873422?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
I flattened the bar ends a little in a vice to give a flat surface for the square mounting block of the lights to sit on then drilled a hole to suit the mounting screw.
As the handlebars come with a knurled centre I hid that by fixing a small rectangular badge once mounted.
The bar ends are fitted with black plastic tube ends to keep dampness out. The most expensive part was having them wired up because I wasn't confident to do that myself. I have them wired to come on with the high beam only.
If I were to do it again I would probably go for black handlebars rather than chrome or spend out to have a better chrome job done before mounting as the quality of the chrome on the bike handlebar was a bit poor.
I have a windscreen fitted and the bar and lights still fit ok although with little room for error. I could always scallop out more clearance on the windshield if necessary but so far it hasn't been. The bar is bolted through the chrome channel that supports the indicators. I was worried about hitting wires when drilling and checked beforehand to make sure this was not an issue. Being mounted on the indicater bar absorbs most of the vibration.
Total cost was less than $80 for the bits but the wiring cost me $180. Then again wiring is going to cost whatever lightbar you choose.
Cheers,
Rusty
Hi Bigdazza,
yes, I did make my own light bar. It was neither difficult nor expensive.
I used a bicycle handlebar (see link below) in chrome. It is the right configuration to curve under the headlight and when paired with the lights (link below) come out at the correct legal height to mount the lights (cannot have lens centres higher than headlight lens centre).
www.ebay.com/itm/RISER-BARS-FIXED-GEAR-MOUNTAIN-COMUTTER-HANDLEBARS-RED-FIXIE-/200697183628?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eba7bfd8c
I purchased these lights (link below) as they match closely the shape of the Shadow headlight.
www.ebay.com/itm/270895873422?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
I flattened the bar ends a little in a vice to give a flat surface for the square mounting block of the lights to sit on then drilled a hole to suit the mounting screw.
As the handlebars come with a knurled centre I hid that by fixing a small rectangular badge once mounted.
The bar ends are fitted with black plastic tube ends to keep dampness out. The most expensive part was having them wired up because I wasn't confident to do that myself. I have them wired to come on with the high beam only.
If I were to do it again I would probably go for black handlebars rather than chrome or spend out to have a better chrome job done before mounting as the quality of the chrome on the bike handlebar was a bit poor.
I have a windscreen fitted and the bar and lights still fit ok although with little room for error. I could always scallop out more clearance on the windshield if necessary but so far it hasn't been. The bar is bolted through the chrome channel that supports the indicators. I was worried about hitting wires when drilling and checked beforehand to make sure this was not an issue. Being mounted on the indicater bar absorbs most of the vibration.
Total cost was less than $80 for the bits but the wiring cost me $180. Then again wiring is going to cost whatever lightbar you choose.
Cheers,
Rusty