Hi there,
I was thinking to do something about the lights on my tiger.
I tried to find union jack headlight decals but couldn't find any for sale.
Then I think about putting black tape x shaped like on cafe racers but I am afraid that it will left marks from heat if removed.
Any ideas?
Has anyone tried these?
What about installing different headlights?
A bit pricey but wonder how would it looks
Girlies already have the best looking lights
Unless you break them or are bored.......why?
Just for the change.
Moreover stickers are a reverseable option that doesn't cost anything.
A lot depends on the material the stickers are made from. You may need to think about the legal aspect, depends how difficult your local traffic officers are. Also if you do decide to ride at night in the countryside, it will restrict your vision.
Can I suggest considering a set of acrylic headlight protectors that attach by small velcro pads, you can decorate those and easily remove them when you need to.
Nice idea sin_tiger. Any more info? Where to buy.
Also I found a source to buy stickers, what do you think?
http://www.triumphchepassione.com/ecommerce/en/adesivi/kit-adesivi-coprifanale-union-jack-scala-di-grigi
The other idea with black tape.
But afraid that if removed it will leave marks
cut a round piece of plexi and mount it on the light and put the tape on it
make it like an "x"
it'll look like your telling everybody not to do it
Passionne are OK to deal with, be careful with some others!
If you use normal electrical tape, it will definitely leave a baked on residue.
The one shown in your picture is not directly attached to the glass but mounted with side brackets onto the reflector, not so easy to do with the Girly.
The ones I have for the Steamer are round of course and I can't remember where I got them.
You might want to have a go at making your own from some acrylic to suit the Girly light shape and some velcro dots.
Why do we keep seeing pictures of Bonnies? Youve got a Girly havent you?
Relax, it's just an example.
Just to show what I have seen on other bikes and I consider if it will look nice on tiger
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on February 01, 2016, 02:13:33 PM
If you use normal electrical tape, it will definitely leave a baked on residue....
Girly lights are glass Sin???
Quote from: Bixxer Bob on February 01, 2016, 10:01:16 PM
Girly lights are glass Sin???
Yup, I've seen the results on glass, all be it on a Honda, not pretty and never really got it 100% clean.
Thanks for the info mate.
It seems that the only option is acrylic protectors and the sticker from passione but they didn't reply to the mail I sent them about shipping and fitting questions
Does anyone remember which company made these and where to buy?
Are you handy with tools? Hang on, you have a Triumph, you have to be....
Cut two pieces of acrylic (colour of choice) to shape using headlight as a template (not literally, use a bit of cardboard but you get the idea...).
This is the tricky bit; take a mould from the headlight in plaster or body repair putty (cover the light with clingfilm, apply putty,let dry).
Take a sample of acrylic and experiment with temperature in the kitchen oven (best when the wife isn;t home).
When you're happy youhave it pliable, drop shaped peices into mould and heat.
The velcro-style atttachement tabs are easily available on Ebay.
We used to do this for one-off acrylic mouldings all the time in the old workshop days, I just can't remember the best temperature.
One word of warning; one chap put his acrylic in the oven just after we'd been cooking aluminium rivets, then forgot and went for his lunch. When he got back he remembered, opened the oven but the acrylic had vapourised. The vapour and heat met the cold and oxygen and a momentary fireball ensued, neatly removing his eyelashes, eyebrows and the hair sticking out from the front of his cap. He had a bit of a suntan and a very surprised look for a couple of weeks. :ImaPoser
For all the talk about people upgrading their lights it seems odd to cover them up.
Looks good matching with the screen.
Reminds me of my story of learning how to use either to blow tubeless tractor tires back on the bead.
Bixerbob thanks for the tips.
Moto0zarks you didn't understand.
I am thinking for a stylish upgrade not better lighting.
Also I have heard about a film that it transparents with lights on.
Anyway the led lens are an expensive but interesting idea but they make only round I think, so they don't fit
You could add an LED "angel eye" ring around the outside if that's what turns you on. There are videos on YouTube (https://youtu.be/0JSMQk61xQ8) to show you how using clear acrylic rod. Won't impair your lights or affect your bodywork and cam can be easily removed if Mr Policeman doesn't like it.
Thanks sin but angel eyes don't seem nice on tiger (just my thought)
It seems that restyling tiger headlights is a tricky mod due their elliptical shape of them.
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on February 02, 2016, 11:16:11 PM
You could add an LED "angel eye" ring around the outside if that's what turns you on. There are videos on YouTube (https://youtu.be/0JSMQk61xQ8) to show you how using clear acrylic rod. Won't impair your lights or affect your bodywork and cam can be easily removed if Mr Policeman doesn't like it.
I am not into the "angel eye" look... but that video was very informative. :thumbsup
:iagree wouldn't be my choice either but sometimes one idea leads to another and before you know it you're watching cat videos :icon_scratch:
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on February 04, 2016, 04:55:56 PM
:iagree wouldn't be my choice either but sometimes one idea leads to another and before you know it you're watching cat videos :icon_scratch:
:ImaPoser
So its not just me then... have you seen the one with the monkey and... ooh erm, sorry :icon_redface:
:nono focus, headlights :icon_cool:
Quote from: jp7rgv on February 02, 2016, 08:17:35 AM
Does anyone remember which company made these and where to buy?
Seller on eBay in the UK selling those lenses at:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-TIGER-1998-2006-HEADLIGHT-PROTECTOR-MADE-IN-ENGLAND-/262019165554 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-TIGER-1998-2006-HEADLIGHT-PROTECTOR-MADE-IN-ENGLAND-/262019165554)
Those tinted lenses look good with matching dark screen. I agree.
I'm in complete understanding.
Make sure you don't end up on somebody's hood because they couldn't see your dimmed out lights.
Unless you find that stylish
I ride only at daylight :P
Good find Joe :thumbsup
MO is right though, day time is when dozy drivers are less likely to see you, ride vigilant :icon_eek:
Yes I know sin, but it was an ironic answer to an ironic question.
The tinted protectors are really nice with matching screen color, BUT only useable if the material transparents when lights on.
Somewhere I have seen a product like this but cannot remember where.
Touratech makes these protective screens at:
http://shop.touratech.co.uk/headlight-protector-steel-triumph-tiger-955i.html (http://shop.touratech.co.uk/headlight-protector-steel-triumph-tiger-955i.html)
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that's a good looking bike
Quote from: motoOzarks on February 06, 2016, 05:04:13 AM
that's a good looking bike
There was a write up on this bike on the internet a few months back. I forget which bike he borrowed his parts from. It looks as if the light would turn with the front end. It does look possible... :^_^
Yes to the Touratech Light cover, I had one on the last Girly, sort of see through Bra :nod
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g132/cockneytaff/20100622_22.jpg)
no more blue for you
Thanks to the moderator that erased the insulting message. It's a shame to pollute the forum. Sorry to the other members because of my also deleted answer post