Lenses

tin_star · 04-11-2012, 07:35 PM

Looking for some smoke turn signal lenses for the Vaquero. Can't seem to find the Clear Alternatives web site. thanks

Steve

Robert Fox · 04-11-2012, 10:54 PM

check out custom dynamics or chrome glow.

**Jared** · 04-11-2012, 11:47 PM

Will these work? http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ku...s/part/KY-2270

Robert Fox · 04-12-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Will these work? http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ku...s/part/KY-2270

not on a vaquero. i clicked on the installation guide and they are for 1600 and vn 2000 models.

nomad4dixie · 04-12-2012, 02:52 PM

If anyone ever finds any clear or dark tinted lenses for a Vaquero I'm also interested. Want to get rid of those orange lenses on an otherwise totally black bike.

mobandy78 · 04-12-2012, 08:00 PM

Here is the new site for Clear Alternatives... it is now called Moto Lume

http://stores.motolume.com/StoreFront.bok

Doesn't look like they have lenses for the Vaquero, though.

**jestephens** · 04-12-2012, 09:14 PM

Some have cut and glued/silicone to make that kind of lens change.

If you're looking to make a standard swap you'll need to find this entire piece

Robert Fox · 04-14-2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

Some have cut and glued/silicone to make that kind of lens change.

If you're looking to make a standard swap you'll need to find this entire piece

yes sir that would be correct, but i Can do it and 100% water proof.

**jestephens** · 04-16-2012, 10:35 AM

I'm all for it Robert, but I know lots of guys aren't quite as daring/creative. But we know that's what it takes to customize a Kawasaki, will and imagination.

In the end, you know it's truly custom

Gonzo · 04-16-2012, 02:46 PM

These are kinda pricey but they're the only one's I've found. I am trying to figure out how to replace mine with LEDs.

http://www.riffgmbh.com/KAWASAKI/TUR...ES:::7_38.html

**jestephens** · 04-16-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

These are kinda pricey but they're the only one's I've found. I am trying to figure out how to replace mine with LEDs.

http://www.riffgmbh.com/KAWASAKI/TUR...ES:::7_38.html

I removed the stock front signals to convert them to LED.
http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=26076

Gonzo, thanks for that link. I had not seen those yet. I'm going to see if my dealer has an outlet to get them, but I think I'll also keep looking for a way to remove the stock rears.

Here's how Robert converted his stock rear signals to Red lenses with LED.
http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=26713

**jestephens** · 04-16-2012, 04:17 PM

Oooh. Look at this too

LED turn signal speaker grill cover. Must see
http://www.bigbikeparts.com/Inventor...03?catalogNo=1

Gonzo · 04-16-2012, 07:38 PM

Anybody tried these? According to the measurements, they will slip inside the oem housing. I'm thinking about trying it.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...115x-x45-T.htm

mobandy78 · 04-17-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

Anybody tried these? According to the measurements, they will slip inside the oem housing. I'm thinking about trying it.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...115x-x45-T.htm

I've seen these before and wondered how well they would work. The sight says to use the same color bulb as the lense. I'm sure that is due to the output of the light, but I'm curious how well they work with clear lenses.

**jestephens** · 04-17-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mobandy78

I've seen these before and wondered how well they would work. The sight says to use the same color bulb as the lense. I'm sure that is due to the output of the light, but I'm curious how well they work with clear lenses.

In my experiences, a colored lens appears brighter regardless of the quality of LED. My theory is that clear lenses allow too much ambient light in the fixture which mixes and dilutes the color in the reflector.

I've made my own LED boards, and made them super bright, but in the daylight they would seem weak. Ultimately, I put the colored lenses back on and felt much safer.
-I don't know how much applies to smoked lenses. According to my theory, they would be better than clear. But I haven't done any real testing.

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mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	Here is the new site for Clear Alternatives... it is now called Moto Lume http://stores.motolume.com/StoreFront.bok Doesn't look like they have lenses for the Vaquero, though. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	I'm all for it Robert, but I know lots of guys aren't quite as daring/creative. But we know that's what it takes to customize a Kawasaki, will and imagination. In the end, you know it's truly custom
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Gonzo Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 101	These are kinda pricey but they're the only one's I've found. I am trying to figure out how to replace mine with LEDs. http://www.riffgmbh.com/KAWASAKI/TUR...ES:::7_38.html __________________ "Gonzo" Last edited by Gonzo; 04-16-2012 at 02:51 PM. Reason: Forgot to add the link the first time.
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jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Oooh. Look at this too LED turn signal speaker grill cover. Must see http://www.bigbikeparts.com/Inventor...03?catalogNo=1
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04-16-2012, 07:38 PM	#13
Gonzo Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 101	Anybody tried these? According to the measurements, they will slip inside the oem housing. I'm thinking about trying it. http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...115x-x45-T.htm __________________ "Gonzo"
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