Diameter of Vaquero OEM driving lights

Old Bear · 01-27-2015, 09:55 AM

I finally decided to install the OEM driving lights in the Vaq fairing. I want to put a light tint on them before installing, but I don't know the diameter of the lights. Besides the diameter of the light, I'll take suggestions on tint as well! My Vaq is black, and I want to maintain that look as much as I can. I'm going to black out the assembly, and found one company that makes a glossy smoke tint for headlights. With a headlight-rated tint I should still get good light, more visibility when on, and keep that blacked out front end when off. And finally, this should get rid of that high-speed buffeting that I heard others speak of, which is cleared up by replacing the louvers.

RACNRAY · 01-27-2015, 11:07 AM

4 1/4" ACROSS THE LENSE, 5" O.D. ON THE CHROME OUTER RINGS.

Installing the runnin lites did reduce hiway speed buffeting a bit but the extra lite helps other drivers see me mo better and me to see at nite mo better also.

RACNRAY

The Black Knight · 01-27-2015, 02:43 PM

Old Bear · 01-27-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RACNRAY

4 1/4" ACROSS THE LENSE, 5" O.D. ON THE CHROME OUTER RINGS.

Installing the runnin lites did reduce hiway speed buffeting a bit but the extra lite helps other drivers see me mo better and me to see at nite mo better also.

RACNRAY

You have been in the heat and sun for too long down there, Ray, it's affectin yore brain! Ya need to come up to Tennessee and cool off! Oh, bring your tool box

Thanks, as always!

Duc796canada · 03-21-2015, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RACNRAY

4 1/4" ACROSS THE LENSE, 5" O.D. ON THE CHROME OUTER RINGS.

Installing the runnin lites did reduce hiway speed buffeting a bit but the extra lite helps other drivers see me mo better and me to see at nite mo better also.

RACNRAY

Awesome

bwood1972 · 03-24-2015, 03:10 PM

I know i am a couple months late here, but one thing you could try is plasti dip. It is a removable spray on paint. It has a rubber like feel to it. They sell it in a smoke color that works well for toning down lights. People around here use it a lot for red tail lights to give them a tinted look without replacing them. Best thing is that it is removable if you don't like it. You spray it on in light coats until you have the tint you want. You can get it any of your local hardware stores like home depot or we have Menards here. Dont go to Lowes much, but they might have it.

01-27-2015, 09:55 AM	#1
Old Bear Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 1,434	Diameter of Vaquero OEM driving lights I finally decided to install the OEM driving lights in the Vaq fairing. I want to put a light tint on them before installing, but I don't know the diameter of the lights. Besides the diameter of the light, I'll take suggestions on tint as well! My Vaq is black, and I want to maintain that look as much as I can. I'm going to black out the assembly, and found one company that makes a glossy smoke tint for headlights. With a headlight-rated tint I should still get good light, more visibility when on, and keep that blacked out front end when off. And finally, this should get rid of that high-speed buffeting that I heard others speak of, which is cleared up by replacing the louvers. __________________ Jerry "Old Bear" Barker Clarksville, TN Americas Guardians PS MC President, Tennessee 16-A VBA #02203 "Blaze" 2017 Vaquero "Black Magic" 2011 Vaquero, 69k miles, handed down to my son for hopefully many more miles! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-27-2015, 11:07 AM	#2
RACNRAY Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SOUTH FLORIDA Posts: 1,210	4 1/4" ACROSS THE LENSE, 5" O.D. ON THE CHROME OUTER RINGS. Installing the runnin lites did reduce hiway speed buffeting a bit but the extra lite helps other drivers see me mo better and me to see at nite mo better also. RACNRAY __________________ "TRUE HAPPINESS IS IN THE HEART, NOT IN THE OUTSIDE FIXES" WITH OVER 46 YEARS AS A MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN/HI-PO SHOP OWNER I AM A PURVEYOR OF FACT NOT FICTION! "WE LIVE OUR LIVES IN CHAINS NEVER KNOWING WE HAD THE KEY"
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01-27-2015, 02:43 PM	#3
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03-24-2015, 03:10 PM	#6
bwood1972 Jr. Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Neena Wi. Posts: 12	I know i am a couple months late here, but one thing you could try is plasti dip. It is a removable spray on paint. It has a rubber like feel to it. They sell it in a smoke color that works well for toning down lights. People around here use it a lot for red tail lights to give them a tinted look without replacing them. Best thing is that it is removable if you don't like it. You spray it on in light coats until you have the tint you want. You can get it any of your local hardware stores like home depot or we have Menards here. Dont go to Lowes much, but they might have it.
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