Billski Taillight Mod [Archive]

bok-choy

04-21-2005, 01:31 PM

I got this mod and put it on, bike looks great, seems brighter than the "brick" was.

For those of you that may not be mechanicaly inclined, this is a mod you can do to your bike without knowing much more than how to turn a screwdriver.

About the toughest thing about this mod is splicing the wires together, which i ended up having someone else help me with, but once you do it once you should be able to do it again forever.

Good work on the mod Billski, love it lots.

Wild Coyote

06-07-2005, 10:45 AM

Splice your wires by weaving them, end to end, don't twist, with a bit of sodder, then put shrink tubing over, hit with a heat gun. Great solid connection and looks very clean. Shrink tubing protects, water proofs.

Wild Coyote

06-14-2005, 08:18 AM

Check your wiring before soldering. My wiring wasn't either of the two suggested on the Billski mod paperwork. The only thing that was right is green is ground. Make sure the running light is dim, hit the break and make sure you have the right wires hooked up. That may be the cause of some of your guys problems with the bulbs burning out so fast. Love the mod, looks great!

Blisster

07-01-2005, 12:40 AM

just ordered the this!

so do I use the stock turn signal lights with this mod, it doesn't look like it comes with those.

RustyJake

07-01-2005, 12:58 AM

You can use the stock signals with it. Billski makes a great assembly. It really cleans up the back of the bike.

Rheopipo

07-01-2005, 01:22 AM

Rheopipo

07-01-2005, 01:22 AM

And for my 800 post.... Welcome to the crackerjack nut house man!

AirportFF

07-01-2005, 06:49 AM

Cant beleive this!! 1 post and no welcome!!!

:flipa: FUCK OFF NOOOOOOOOOB :flipa:

Check the date Rheo....he's not gonna be back :wink_2:

Wild Coyote

07-01-2005, 07:36 AM

If you add some small silver bullets for signals, the back end looks awesome. I mounted my bullets on the fender struts, using a bolt adapter. The bullets screw right in and since you have the fender off to do the billski, you may as well do the signal lights. Make sure you put the wires through the hollow bolt before splicing, or you'll have to re do it to get the fender back on. It is a very clean instalation. Get a grinder and chop off those obnoxious looking signal brackets in the back. I'd post a picture of mine if I could ever figure out how to get my new fucking camera to work!!!!! Hopefully soon.

p.s., Welcome to the fun house!!!

Rheopipo

07-01-2005, 08:45 AM

Check the date Rheo....he's not gonna be back :wink_2:
Yes I saw that... but what the hell? if he comes back he was welcomed ;-)

Wild Coyote

07-05-2005, 11:15 AM

I got a nice shot of my Billski mod with silver bullet tail lights in the garage photos. All wiring was done so it can't be seen. I had to chop off the original turn signal mounting brackets.

emiliesman

07-08-2005, 01:47 AM

I have this undertail light mod but wish to use the scootworks 2.5 drop kit. Will this work or am I gonna bottom out? I love the slammed look but want my tailight still. Any advice????

Mr.Sinister

07-08-2005, 05:38 AM

It will rub .It won't with the 1.5 .

Mr.Sinister

07-09-2005, 08:59 AM

What about tail lights that come with only 2 wires ? A red and a black one . How do you hook those up ?

emiliesman

07-09-2005, 09:07 AM

A tail light with just those two may be intended to be a running light with one red positive wire and the black ground. Just a thought.

RustyJake

07-09-2005, 10:27 AM

What about tail lights that come with only 2 wires ? A red and a black one . How do you hook those up ?
My LED tail light only came with two wires, but was a run/stop configuration. The unit itself was the ground the other two wires were for the brake and run lights. Not sure if that's the same configuration you are looking at. But as long as it's a brake/run light it should be the same.

Mr.Sinister

07-10-2005, 09:26 AM

So what do I do with the 3rd wire ? Wrap it in tape ? Connect it to a bolt or the frame ? Electrical is a weak area for me .

RustyJake

07-10-2005, 03:54 PM

Seeing it was a ground for mine, I just put an end on it and grounded it to the frame. I'm sure taping it and tucking it out of the way would be fine as well.

Mr.Sinister

07-10-2005, 07:22 PM

Thanx alot buddy ! :happy:

Blisster

07-10-2005, 07:28 PM

mine should be arriving monday or tuesday. Any tips or suggestions for the installation?
Can it be done without removing the fender?

blackhawk

07-10-2005, 08:10 PM

mine should be arriving monday or tuesday. Any tips or suggestions for the installation?
Can it be done without removing the fender?

i removed the fender; i imagine you could do it w/o removal, but it seemed like it would be a pain in the ass. i had to use the second wiring method to make it work. read all the directions (two paragraphs, i think) before you start and you will know what i'm talking about. definitely a good mod, changes the look of the whole ass end.

RustyJake

07-10-2005, 08:23 PM

I took my fender off when I added the Billski as well. It will make the installation a lot easier.
Just be careful not to scratch the fender when you are taking it off and putting it back on. An extra set of hands is always helpful, and it's easier to take the fender off by allowing it to 'drop' and sliding it out below the struts. You have a better chance of scratching or damaging it by pulling it out the top.

Blisster

07-26-2005, 09:38 PM

Just got mine installed last night. Kinda a pain, didn't have the right bolts for the bracket, so I jsut kyped a few of the screws from the lic. plate on the stock assembly.
Does anyone know, can I fit an aftermarket lic. plate frame on with this mod? It seems a littl e tight up underneath the light.

Wild Coyote

07-27-2005, 08:30 AM

FYI, if you want the slammed look, or want to drop your rear a lot, don't go with the billski. You need a lot more clearance under the fender with it. A side mount is better if you want to drop it. I may be going that route and selling my Billski.

Mr.Sinister

07-27-2005, 12:13 PM

I am putting on a sparto . It mounts on top of the fender . 50's bobber style !

Hamboner

07-27-2005, 12:21 PM

You can use the Billski mod if you are going with a hard tail approach for the bike. I know because of a guy I know had this done, it looked pretty sweet, but rough ride.

Wild Coyote

07-27-2005, 03:28 PM

I want to keep my springs, but lower also. Hard tail is not good for the shitty roads around here!

Hamboner

07-27-2005, 03:37 PM

I know what you mean, I was in Batavia a few years ago and it was like driving on the moon.

Wild Coyote

07-28-2005, 08:14 AM

Progressive shocks are the best way to go I think. You can lower and get a smooth ride.

Hamboner

07-28-2005, 10:42 AM

Do you have a good website for these progressive shocks or know a place where I can view them? Thanks.

Wild Coyote

07-28-2005, 12:45 PM

www.progressivesuspension.com (http://www.progressivesuspension.com)

Wytel

08-15-2005, 06:07 PM

Hey- I have short shocks on my bike (11") and with the billski taillight mod i have less than two inches of clearance. anyone run into this problem? any suggestions?

RustyJake

08-15-2005, 08:27 PM

Set your preload to maximum and 3/4" travel limiters on the shocks would help, but at 11" the travel limters are not going to help a lot. I had 11-1/2" (with 3/4" travel limiters) shocks with the billski and had no problems with the preload set to max. They were the 412 progressive shocks though.

asp3132

10-31-2005, 12:40 PM

This is going to be my next mod. Does anyone else make that light or is Billski's the best?

pegscraper

10-31-2005, 12:48 PM

This is going to be my next mod. Does anyone else make that light or is Billski's the best?http://
Billski doesn't make the tail light but he makes a really nice bracket to hold it under the rear fender if that's what you are looking for. He packages it all together for you. I'd recommend it!
www.billski182.com/
Pegs

asp3132

10-31-2005, 06:09 PM

OH! ok thanks for the heads up.

Free Spirit

02-02-2006, 11:03 PM

I would highly recommend it. I just got mine out of the mailbox when I got home form work tonight. Took me 45 minutes from the time I opened the toolbox. Now the "lunchbox" is gone and the scoot looks soooooooo much better. Gotta get new pix posted.

BILLSKI ROCKS :jamming:

johnny ace

02-06-2006, 10:23 PM

I agree! The bike takes on a whole new personality with that lunchbox removed. Billski makes it easy. Go for it.

Wild Coyote

02-07-2006, 09:13 AM

Get some extra bulbs for it. The tend to go out fairly quick.

gargoyle74

02-21-2006, 06:32 AM

I have that mod also, but mine is led, and it is way brighter than factory.
Watch your clearances, your tire might rub if you set your suspention to soft.

Hugeram

03-30-2006, 01:26 PM

Gargoyle, where did you get your LED's from and what model? Did you use a load equalizer? Thanx

gargoyle74

03-31-2006, 02:29 AM

Gargoyle, where did you get your LED's from and what model? Did you use a load equalizer? Thanx

Hay Hungeram. I ordered the taillight from motorcyclemods.com. It is a kit that you just install. No i didn't use a load equalizer with the light, but i do have a signal minder that might do that.

The taillight link
http://search.netscape.com/ns/boomframe.jsp?query=motorcyclemods.com&page=1&offset=0&result_url=redir%3Fsrc%3Dwebsearch%26amp%3BrequestId%3De6703428054693b7%26amp%3BclickedItemRank%3D1%26amp%3BuserQuery%3Dmotorcyclemods.com%26amp%3BclickedItemURN%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.motorcyclemods.com%252F%26amp%3BinvocationType%3D-%26amp%3BfromPage%3DNSBoom&remove_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.motorcyclemods.com%2F

The signal minder link http://search.netscape.com/ns/boomframe.jsp?query=www.treestumpmse.bc.ca&page=1&offset=0&result_url=redir%3Fsrc%3Dwebsearch%26amp%3BrequestId%3De67034280546c8f9%26amp%3BclickedItemRank%3D2%26amp%3BuserQuery%3Dwww.treestumpmse.bc.ca%26amp%3BclickedItemURN%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Flistingsca.com%252FBritish-Columbia%252FCentral-Interior%252FAuto_Guide%252FMotorcycles%252F%26amp%3BinvocationType%3D-%26amp%3BfromPage%3DNSCPResults&remove_url=http%3A%2F%2Flistingsca.com%2FBritish-Columbia%2FCentral-Interior%2FAuto_Guide%2FMotorcycles%2F (http://search.netscape.com/ns/boomframe.jsp?query=www.treestumpmse.bc.ca&page=1&offset=0&result_url=redir%3Fsrc%3Dwebsearch%26amp%3BrequestId%3De67034280546c8f9%26amp%3BclickedItemRank%3D2%26amp%3BuserQuery%3Dwww.treestumpmse.bc.ca%26amp%3BclickedItemURN%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Flistingsca.com%252FBritish-Columbia%252FCentral-Interior%252FAuto_Guide%252FMotorcycles%252F%26amp%3BinvocationType%3D-%26amp%3BfromPage%3DNSCPResults&remove_url=http%3A%2F%2Flistingsca.com%2FBritish-Columbia%2FCentral-Interior%2FAuto_Guide%2FMotorcycles%2F)

I hope that helps you.

Gargoyle

chandlerk

04-22-2006, 09:29 PM

Bill sent me the mod kit extremely fast (took 2 days) and I just put it on today. My bike has taken on a whole new look and really shows how bad the ugly stock turn signals SUCK! So, I plan to replace them tomorrow with some sweet Drag Specialties lights I got from the local bike shop today.

Billski ROCKS! :sign you

Titanium2006

05-12-2006, 10:12 PM

One tip you might find helpful, run a strip of tape on the inside of each bracket before you loosen off your fender competely...This will stop any scratching of your fender during the process. Also that if you use something to hold the fender in place - regular screw - when taking off the bolts the fender wont slide around on ya. Just couple a tips I found helpful....Looks great and no more brick on the back of my ride....now those signal lights gotta go

CruisingRam

07-03-2006, 09:50 PM

Hello, noob to your site here, and I posted a "hello" on your general board, and I saw this topic- and it is exactly why I was searching for this site! I knew if I found a good shadow enthusiast board- this would be one of the #1 mods- Honda's frequently build a really nice bike with really great lines and a horrible mailbox of a tail light!

Okay- here is the deal, if I can't find a easy to mount tail light with integral turn signals, I am going to have to make one of my own. If I do, I will post pics.

I really don't want an undertail light for this guys bike- I am putting on hard bags, and he has a back rest, and wants a rack. So I am mounting up all this stuff- this is alaska, and the distances we drive are pretty far, so these guys discover they want to put some carrying capacity on them. These bikes are the ultimate commuter bang for the buck cruisers, and I am the only Jap bike fabricator in my state.

If you guys have an idea or a pic of an integral LED tail light and turn signal, I will just make one out of the stock bracket- but I really hate re-inventing the wheel if someone has a reasonably priced good product that folks here endorse?

nomedejan

08-08-2006, 10:53 PM

:cool3: situation here. i got the scootworks cat eye taillight, but the light is not bright enough. so, where can i find the led's inside kit ? or other mod.

SmokeShowin

09-06-2006, 11:29 AM

May sound stupid, but can someone explain this a little better for me? Thanks

Splice your wires by weaving them, end to end, don't twist, with a bit of sodder, then put shrink tubing over, hit with a heat gun. Great solid connection and looks very clean. Shrink tubing protects, water proofs.

Free Spirit

09-06-2006, 11:42 AM

May sound stupid, but can someone explain this a little better for me? Thanks

Instead of laying the wires side by side and twisting them together do this...

Slip a shrink sleeve over one of the ends.

Skin back just a little insulation.

Then seperate (fray) the exposed ends of the wire just a bit.

Next put them together (end to end) and let the seperated ends intertwine.

Then give it just a small twist to get them tightly together. Apply just a little solder. Now slide the sleeve in place and heat it (to shrink it in place).

Makes for a very strong, professional looking job!

SmokeShowin

09-06-2006, 11:50 AM

Instead of laying the wires side by side and twisting them together do this...

Slip a shrink sleeve over one of the ends.

Skin back just a little insulation.

Then seperate (fray) the exposed ends of the wire just a bit.

Next put them together (end to end) and let the seperated ends intertwine.

Then give it just a small twist to get them tightly together. Apply just a little solder. Now slide the sleeve in place and heat it (to shrink it in place).

Makes for a very strong, professional looking job!

Thanks FS. Is a hair dryer hot enogh to shrink the tubing? If not, I can see if I can borrow a heat gun from work.

Free Spirit

09-06-2006, 12:03 PM

Thanks FS. Is a hair dryer hot enogh to shrink the tubing? If not, I can see if I can borrow a heat gun from work.

A hair dryer is good enough for some types of tubing. I'd try that first. If you use a heat gun, you can overdo it and end up meltingthe tube, or the insulation... or even (in a worst case scenario) weken your solder joint...:knife:

SmokeShowin

09-06-2006, 12:10 PM

A hair dryer is good enough for some types of tubing. I'd try that first. If you use a heat gun, you can overdo it and end up meltingthe tube, or the insulation... or even (in a worst case scenario) weken your solder joint...:knife:

Thanks FS, I appreciate it. :happy2:

SmokeShowin

09-13-2006, 10:01 PM

Is there any specific solder to use? I was at Radio Shack looking around the other day and was checking out sldering irons and noticed there were different solders.

I've never soldered, I figure it can't be that tough.

Pookster

09-14-2006, 12:00 AM

Don't forget to get flux to ensure the solder adheres to the wire. Once you solder the connection use Isopropyl alcohol to clean the residue then heatshrink.

SmokeShowin

09-14-2006, 10:33 AM

Damn this is starting to sound complicated. :rolleyes3

Drepanon

09-28-2006, 11:19 PM

if i am not mistaken... soldering the way you explained may in fact improve the flow of the current as well...

I just started soldering... i may have to re-do all my beads now... :)

Paradox

09-28-2006, 11:31 PM

Rosin core flux for electronics.

Also after you solder the joint and before you slip the shrink tubing over try putting a little liquid electricians tape on there, after it dries move up the shrink tubing and hit it with the heat. Helps to waterproof the joint a little better.

SmokeShowin

09-28-2006, 11:57 PM

I give up> Remember, I'm half Polish! :stunned: :lol:

RustyJake

09-29-2006, 08:54 AM

I give up> Remember, I'm half Polish! :stunned: :lol:
Use the other half to install the light

SmokeShowin

09-29-2006, 09:44 AM

Use the other half to install the light

Milk out my nose. Thanks Rusty. :lol:

Drepanon

10-02-2006, 03:00 PM

The cat's eye tailight i have I got from www.motorcyclemods.com (http://www.motorcyclemods.com) It is the same frame as the Billski but is full of LEDs and comes with an assortment of lens covers. I liked that because all my other markerlights were LEDs with clear lenses.

I tried a 1157 retro-fit LED in the Billski... but it was not that bright... The new taillight is completely lit up and if you dont mount the plate under it there are 3 LEDs you can turn up to face the back and add a lil more light

there are also some Oval shaped tailights at that site that are not bad looking.

chewychewytoo

10-03-2006, 10:02 AM

In Texas we have a separeate small bracket below the license plate for the Inspection sticker, does the mod allow for placement of the license plate AND inspection sticker?

Thanks

Cliff

MISpiritRider

10-03-2006, 10:59 AM

Hello Chewy,

First off, you didn't mention what size the inpection sticker is.

Second, you should use the search button, or just look through the galleries or this whole post. There are plenty of pictures, maybe you could decide for yourself

And Third,
FUCKOFFYOUIMTOOWORRIEDABOUTTHELAW
TOMAKEANYMODSTOMYBIKESOIGUESSILL
JUSTASKSTUPIDQUESTIONSNOOBFUCK!!!!

Welcome to ShadowRiders! Enjoy the show! Oh yeah, don't take anyone too serious either!

Drepanon

10-03-2006, 12:58 PM

i venture to say no... there is no place to put that on this mod... however... more information would be helpful... and there is ALWAYS a way to do something... that is what is great about modding... mod the mod!... lol... i crack me up!

you will also notice my accute lack of busting your balls!... this is due to the rotating tricycle above me name... it is out of season for noobs to bash noobs... otherwise the house of noob will never stand!

~Drep

Drepanon

10-03-2006, 01:01 PM

LOL... i just realised that Tricycle is gone!

so...

SIT&SPINYOUFUCKINGNOPLACE TOPUTMYINSPECTIONSTICKERONTHISMODCLUELESSDESPARETLYSEEKINGGUIDANCENOOBINDIVIDUAL!

dakota99rt

10-03-2006, 01:11 PM

you loose the lil red bike at 5 posts I beleive so happy hunting

chewychewytoo

10-03-2006, 11:02 PM

Thanks for the replys, I guess I need to get posting so I wont be a noob no more :) Anyway the Inspection Sticker is about the size of a credit card, its huge in my opinion compared to the other stickers on the plate. I will try and take a pic of the license plate as it is, but I already orderd the bilski and some of Nickos integrated signals to put in it. I dont know if I will be legal when I am done, but as you said, theres always a way... any other thoughts on this would be appreciated.

Free Spirit

10-06-2006, 09:30 PM

First of all, the Billski has an integral license plate backing plate. So all you need to do is bolt on a small mounting plate for the inspection sticker at the lower edge. As for being "legal"... if legal means visability of the light at a given distance... yes you will be legal... if you mean turn signals also visible at a given distance... the Nicko-lites will give you that too.

now for the good stuff....

Welcome the nuthouse... pick up your armor plated straight jacket at the door... and

FUCK OFF YA IWANNAMAKEMYRIDECOOLLIKEYOUGUYSSOIORDEREDTHEBILLSKIMODWITHNOCKOLITESBUTAMAFRAIDTOINSTALLTHEMCUZTHEPOPOMIGHTGETMYRAGEDYASS LONGHORN NOOB FUCK

DAMN... HAVEN'T DONE THAT IN A WHILE AND FORGOT HOW GOOD IT FEELS:laugh4:

Free Spirit

10-06-2006, 09:32 PM

Free Spirit

10-06-2006, 09:36 PM

LOL... i just realised that Tricycle is gone!

so...

SIT&SPINYOUFUCKINGNOPLACE TOPUTMYINSPECTIONSTICKERONTHISMODCLUELESSDESPARETLYSEEKINGGUIDANCENOOBINDIVIDUAL!

Not bad STRAPINON... not too bad at all... for a IJUSTLOSTMYTRIKEANDBUSTEDMYNOOBBASHINCHERRYRECENTLYFORMERNOOBFUCK:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

chewychewytoo

10-06-2006, 09:42 PM

Free Spirit

10-06-2006, 09:51 PM

Hey Free Spirit, thanks for the reply much appreciated. I am mounting the light mods either way, just looking for ideas on how to mount the inspection sticker and your reply is a great suggestion, I will probably do that, I was just hoping someone else had alredy doe this and posted results. I did search through all the forums here, even on the aero mods, etc... Still did not find much, anyway, I appreciate all the repsonses, I should have the billski in by tomorrow I hope, and I will be installing this weekend if all goes well.

Chewy :)

Cool... You'll ahve to take the Billski apart to install the Nicko-lites so you might want to wait on the install until you have the whole thing together. THe Billski is great as it is... but the Nckos really complete it.

Good luck with the install... it's really easy if you take your time.

chewychewytoo

10-06-2006, 10:15 PM

Hey, thanks again for the reply, I knew that :) I go the Nicko lights already, just waiting on the Billski so I can put them in it, and put it on the ride.

I am looking forward to getting rid of all that clutter on the tail.

Cliff

chewychewytoo

10-07-2006, 07:12 PM

Well the light did not come in today, I guess it will be here Monday, so this is really just a blatent attempt to get my 5 post on the site so the tricycle will go away :)

Chewy

RustyJake

10-07-2006, 11:52 PM

Well the light did not come in today, I guess it will be here Monday, so this is really just a blatent attempt to get my 5 post on the site so the tricycle will go away :)

Chewy
Hate to burst that bubble.........it'll take 10, so on your 11th post it'll be gone.

chewychewytoo

10-10-2006, 12:38 PM

Well it finally arrived, I am taking the tail end apart now to install the Billski/Nicko99 mods now. The Inspection Sticker bracket is actually a separate bracket that hangs fine off the new billski bracket, so this will work fine once I get it all installed. Thanks for everyones replies. Now only 4 more posts till the trike goes away.

Chewy (noob) :)

chewychewytoo

10-10-2006, 05:42 PM

I added the Billski with Nicko99 integrated Turn signals, and removed the old rear blinkers and brackets today! It looks great, escpecially with the rear turn signal brackets removed. I used some load equalizers ($25 per pair plus tax) that I picked up at the local cycle shop. Here as some pics of my results:

http://www.shadowriders.net/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=2454
http://www.shadowriders.net/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=2458

If the pics dont show up, then check out my gallery I posted more there:

http://www.shadowriders.net/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=654

Chewychewytoo

nicko99

10-10-2006, 05:54 PM

Looks good! :thumbsup:

dirtwarrior

10-29-2006, 05:20 PM

My tail light is mounted to a big ugly piece of metal. If I remove this will it effect 2 up riding?

jajara

10-31-2006, 08:24 AM

Hi, i have found the 9.5 inches strut for the spirit, will it rub on my bilski tail light?
Thanks

RustyJake

10-31-2006, 08:50 AM

Hi, i have found the 9.5 inches strut for the spirit, will it rub on my bilski tail light?
Thanks
Technically, the struts will only rub on your tail light if you install them wrong. They aren't anywhere near the light.
But if you are referring to your fender/subframe, I'm sure there are some running 9.5" struts and that light combination with the stock tire and don't have any problems.

jajara

10-31-2006, 05:25 PM

Yes, with my stock strut i have about two inches clearance.
Do you think i am gona have light rub the tire?
Thanks

RustyJake

10-31-2006, 08:07 PM

http://www.shadowriders.net/forums/showthread.php?t=171&highlight=struts

Or just use the search button on the top right side of this page and type in struts it's amazing how many things come up.
Yes, with my stock strut i have about two inches clearance.
Do you think i am gona have light rub the tire?
Thanks

I'm just wondering what kind of stock struts came with your bike?? They come stock with shocks.

MikeG

02-04-2007, 08:43 PM

I don't have them on anymore because of the roads around here, but I have the bilski rear light mod and with that I ran 9.5" struts. Yes it was extremely close but no rubbing. Probably about a 1/4" between the plate mount and the tire. Also that is with stock 160/80 tire. Hope this helps.

mark v

02-04-2007, 09:03 PM

Where do you get these Nicko99 integrated Turn signals?

nicko99

02-04-2007, 09:12 PM

Where do you get these Nicko99 integrated Turn signals?

PM Sent

furball

02-19-2007, 10:22 PM

For you new Spirit owners the first thing to do (after taking off the reflectors) is getting rid of the stock taillight. This is a slick way to do it. I have one on my Magna and Susan has it on her SS.

Bill, is also working on fork extensions for the Spirit, the prototypes look awesome. I think he plans on making 2, 3 & 4 inch.

www.billski182.com (http://www.billski182.com)
Way over priced for a $18 light you can get from wholesalers and mount if you have any fabrication ability. Oh and the stock signals gotta come in board...
http://bot-racing.com/Cruiser/images/DSC00316sm.JPG
From that ^^^^^^ to this:

nicko99

02-19-2007, 10:37 PM

Way over priced for a $18 light you can get from wholesalers and mount if you have any fabrication ability. Oh and the stock signals gotta come in board...

From that ^^^^^^ to this:

I agree that it is up there, but not everyone has the tools or ability to fab a bracket.

As far as the blinkers.... I can help ya out with some internals on the cateye light.:thumbsup:

furball

02-19-2007, 10:43 PM

I agree that it is up there, but not everyone has the tools or ability to fab a bracket.

As far as the blinkers.... I can help ya out with some internals on the cateye light.:thumbsup:
Yea me too, soon ill be turning some out to sell. Got 2000 Red LED smt (surface mount technology) on the way. Will be a lot brighter than a single 1157 bulb and im running a 1 3/8" 43 LED bulb now (i think thats what it is, been a while). There is 1 guy on eBay who sells the slim cat eye with LED's in it, but its still over $50 with shipping and one person on the I'net sells one for $119.00 + shipping. Forget that.....

Oops i replied to this from my Inbox, not the Forum, dont wanna step on any toes so let me know if this is 'your turf' as far as this is concerned. I do have some other stuff in the works and could use some help if youre up for it.

SmokeShowin

02-19-2007, 10:48 PM

Where do you get these Nicko99 integrated Turn signals?

My guess would be from Nicko99. But that's strictly a guess!!!

SmokeShowin

02-19-2007, 10:50 PM

not everyone has the tools or ability to fab a bracket.

That would be me. :sad:

SmokeShowin

02-19-2007, 10:52 PM

I agree that it is up there, but not everyone has the tools or ability to fab a bracket.

As far as the blinkers.... I can help ya out with some internals on the cateye light.:thumbsup:
Hey Nicko, once I find out if I can ride again, I'll prolly get those LED's from ya. I'll let ya know.
Bought my Billski last year, still in the box and the bike has about 1" of dust and cobwebs on it. :sad:

chewychewytoo

03-22-2007, 01:07 PM

I added the Billski with the nicko99 signal lights, and it is a very nice looking mod, then for another 7 bucks, I replaced the included billski bulb with a replacement LED brake/tail light bulb, and its made this mod complete. I would recommended checking into replace that bulb with the LED one, it plugged right in and worked great without any wiring changes for the break light/tail light.

I will post some new pics soon to show the updated look it gave the tail!

chewychewytoo

jajara

03-22-2007, 08:11 PM

Titanium2006

03-22-2007, 09:04 PM

I tried replacing the stock bill ski bulb with an led but had nothing but troubles. At first it would work for about 30 secs, it would allow me to apply the brake a couple of times then that was it...just worked as a running light. I couldnt keep it working properly with a high/low function. Pain in the ass. Different bulb...maybe...load equalizer needed?? maybe.....got a regualr replacement and put it back in. Until I can find a sure fire fix, looks like Im stuck with the regular bulb....A full board of LEDs would be cool, seen them on some other bikes...
Any one have any ideas?

chewychewytoo

03-23-2007, 11:18 AM

Well I did have some troubles as well, I had the wiring reversed and the regular bulb seemed really dim, and everyone on the forums said the included bulb with the billski was cheap and to replace it so I did, then when I was at the local Honda/Suzuki dealership, they said why not use an LED bulb so I tried that, and it would not work except as a running light, which is when I found out it was the wiring that was reversed, so I switched the wires and voila, it worked like charm, so to answer the questions from the previous two posts...

I got the LED bulb off the shelf at my local honda dealership, it was generic brand, dont recall the name, but it is a cluster of LEDs in a bulb connector that plugs right into the same socket on the tail light, no load balancer needed because it does not flash.

Try reversing, I know it wont lock into place, but you can check for the reversed wires if you put it in the socket reversed and then test the brakes and see if that works, if so, you may have done what I did and crossed the wires upon installing the billski :)

Hope this helps!

quam

03-23-2007, 04:14 PM

dudes, i just spent the extra, what?, like $10 to start w/ and bought the taillight from cruisercustomizing.com. comes w/ the leds.

chewychewytoo

03-23-2007, 04:25 PM

Thats great if you have not already bought the Billski quam, but for those that went the Billski route, another 7 bucks and we're set with LED's as well. Anyway, to each their own, just trying to help out those that bought the billski and wanted a better bulb :)

rifleman223

03-25-2007, 11:02 AM

gorilla1966

05-21-2007, 09:56 PM

I have the cats eye from Cruiser Customizing. Not very bright at all. Need to find a brighter bulb.

quam

05-22-2007, 04:35 PM

I like the LED on the cateye from cruisercustomizing. However, I did not like the very DIM light below for the license plate. I took it apart and installed some 3 LED white lights from Custom Dynamics. It made the rear end look much better in the evening.
i did this as well.....for the benefit of anyone who might be thinking about it, rifle and i both have pix in our galleries of this addition.

quam

05-22-2007, 04:37 PM

I have the cats eye from Cruiser Customizing. Not very bright at all. Need to find a brighter bulb.
you've got a couple options, you can take the light apart and replace all the leds w/ brigher ones, but you'd have to find dual brightness leds and have an extensive knowledge of wiring and circuit boards.
or you can just use some of the led pods that rifle and i used and just have some of them wired to run and some wired for brake.
or you can do the cheap and easy route (what i did) and just add aux lighting around your fender and plate mount.

chewychewytoo

05-22-2007, 04:53 PM

I bought a 7 dollar bulb from the honda/suzuki dealer that plugged into the billski and its plenty brite enough for brake/run light, not sure about the plate, I have not really looked at it in the dark when I was paying attention to see how the billski light lights up the plate. I am thinking about moving the plate to a side mount anyway but I hesitate to do that as I dont want wiring running down the side of the bike if I can help it.

rifleman223

05-22-2007, 06:37 PM

The LED's that Quam and I installed will solve your issue. It is plenty bright.

Dupo

06-08-2007, 01:54 PM

Hey guys, i just had to do surgery on my billski tail light. Bulb burned out and after some discussion with Razor and Google... i found that it can take a 1157 auto bulb without melting the plastic.

Other problem i had, was the ground wire broke off the housing for the socket. Besides not being able to purchase a mini 1157 locally (auto supplier looked at me like 'wtf is this, ive never seen one of these bulbs) i also could not find a replacement socket that matched the one in the tail light.

So i ended up with an adjustable automotive socket (silver, has squeezable lobes that you can depress so it fits diff size holes..and has what looks like a large fender washer attached at the bulb end) Kinda looks like this, but not exactly:
http://www.minimania.com/imagesxsm/27H5545.JPG

. So what i did, was cut the squeezy lobes off and round it off at the base of the socket then cut the 'washer' part of it to fit inside the light assembly. I fit the 'washer' part between the plastic housing and the metal socket (with the threaded ends to attach to the housing). Held that socket in excellent. No movement whatsoever.

Since all aftermarket sockets are 2 wire, and ours are 3 .... i ran the yellow ground wire right to the back mount on the tail light housing (using a U shaped connector). now the ground is permanent. I left enough wire so that if it ever breaks off again, i can just re-strip it and put a new U connector on it.

After doing this, the bulb is WAY more secure.

Drawback, the 1157 is only 4w on 'dim' (as opposed to the 'stock' one at 8w). But when on 'bright' its a whopping 27w. Way brighter than before.

I did find direct replacment parts online if anyone wants the info:

Direct Replacement socket on Ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/7528-1157-Bayonet-Tail-Light-Bulb-Socket-Ba15d_W0QQitemZ180112843657QQcmdZViewItem)
Mini 1157 Direct Replacement http://www.taillightking.com/light_bulbs.htm -- Part #3034

quam

06-08-2007, 04:01 PM

good thinkin man. how bout some night shots w/ the run light and one of the brake light?

Dupo

06-08-2007, 05:58 PM

will do quam. gonna rain tonight but i'll get em taken tomorrow.

Titanium2006

06-09-2007, 08:32 AM

Just came across this thread as I was about to post an FYI....

I was having the same issues with the "dim" factor on the billski bulbs, also went through 2 in less than a year...and a pain trying to find those sizes. Played a little and found that a :

1157 KR bulb is fantastic - Krypton Automotive bulb - Nice and bright, brake is really bright....rated for 2,400hrs on stop and 10,000hrs on tail. Its a 2x rated life. Think I paid about $4 far a 2 pack of these suckers. They are a 12V bulb. 1157KR/BP2

Tied this in with the kuryakn runt-turn-brake controller and it gives plenty of visual now....

Give it a shot if your looking for a better bulb...(I found most the 1157 replace LEDS were actually dimmer than the little billski bulbs)

See yuh

Dupo

06-09-2007, 11:26 AM

When i was at auto zone i was looking to see if they had some super bright 1157's ... 'course they didnt have any. Thanks for the info, i'll keep an eye out for a set of those.

chewychewytoo

06-09-2007, 10:47 PM

The LED Pod I added from my Honda Dealer, replaced the Billski bulb for me just fine, its plenty bright enough run and brake. I dont have anything to compare it too but the standard bulb that came with it, but its working just fine.

I did modify my bracket to remove the license plate though, and moved that to a side mount. I will get some pics of it on my gallery soon.

Dupo

06-10-2007, 01:20 AM

I tried taking pics tonight, but they just wouldn't come out right. (500.00 fucking camera and i cant figure out how to take good night / light shots lol).

Lets put it this way, it puts off a red glow on the asphalt behind me. When i hit the brake, it lights up like a christmas tree. My buddy tonight asked wtf i did to my light that its so goddam bright. He said its now as bright as my 20w halogen turns heh.

I really recommend to everyone that has billski, to swap the bulbs for automotive 1157's. Won't regret it.

Dupo

06-10-2007, 12:01 PM

Brake off. (fixed one in paint shop pro XI photo)

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/4521/bikestuff038el4.jpg

RustyJake

06-10-2007, 12:19 PM

One thing to keep in mind, especially those in the warmer climates during the summer, the standard 1157 is a bigger bulb and may touch the plastic rear lense. This has caused some to melt or distort the lense over time.

Dupo

06-10-2007, 08:56 PM

It doesnt touch. Theres room for it. I thought not, but definetly is. The use of a 1157 auto bulb comes straight from Billski himself. He said it works fine, no melting. Also read a few guys that run these confirm as well.

mark v

06-10-2007, 09:00 PM

I am going to go with the all LED light.

chewychewytoo

06-10-2007, 09:13 PM

It doesnt touch. Theres room for it. I thought not, but definetly is. The 1157 auto bulb comes straight from Billski himself. He said it works fine, no melting. Also read a few guys that run these confirm as well.

Hi Dupo, so is this the bulb that came with the billski I bought? It was not that bright, I am not at home to look at it, so I was just wondering. If its a new bulb that he is offering as a replacement, cool, I will look into getting that to check it out.

Dupo

06-11-2007, 12:26 AM

What he puts in there is a mini 1157 bulb that no auto store carries (not even auto suppliers). I found one (see above post) online, but i didnt wanna have to order it.

Billski says that you can just use the bigger (normal) automotive 1157 bulbs in his brake lights without melting the plastic. You can get them at any auto parts store. The one i got from auto zone is bright as hell.

chewychewytoo

06-11-2007, 12:29 AM

Thanks for the clarification Dupo, I will pick one of those up and try it out. Good info.

Titanium2006

06-11-2007, 09:03 AM

1157 KR bulb is fantastic - Krypton Automotive bulb - Nice and bright, brake is really bright....rated for 2,400hrs on stop and 10,000hrs on tail. Its a 2x rated life. Think I paid about $4 far a 2 pack of these suckers. They are a 12V bulb. 1157KR/BP2

Yep, this is a reg size automotive bulb. It works great, not touching, no melting, and I have put a few hours onto it already no probs....and good and bright get that small mini bulb outta there and get seen!!!

~cruisin~

06-11-2007, 01:28 PM

i guess this is the season for tailights to burn out, i got the scoot mods cateye side mount pretty much same as the billski, but on the side of the bike, anyway, it went out last weekend (stop filiment) and i rode around for about 2 hours to every part store and motorcycle shop, and finally found them at a local iron horse dealership here in town, so i bought a few at a dollar a pc., and they are the smaller ones

chewychewytoo

06-13-2007, 03:22 AM

I bought a pair of the 1157LL (long life) bulbs, they did say Krypton on the package, and were a lot larger than the original ones that came with the billski. Could not tell much difference in the brightness compared to the led bulb I had in there, but will have to compare it at night to be sure.

Krzr56

07-26-2007, 05:35 PM

I want to get the Billski but I'm wondering what is the best way to go about replacing the signals on my bike. It looks like crap with the Billski and stock signals. Are there any taillight mods that combine the Billski and signals in one already?

chewychewytoo

07-26-2007, 05:49 PM

I dont know if he still makes them but nicko99 made some to integrate into the billski mod, I used them on mine, I did have to grind off the stock brackets, and I am going with a side mount license plate bracket with tail light on it, and no signals at all on the rear for now. Basically if you want you can just remove the stock signals and add some bullet signals in their place or remove the stock brackets and do some bullets on the fender bolts.

Like these bolts:
http://www.meancycles.com/Home.asp?PartID=196296&AccCategoryID=2389&AccCategoryTypeID=0&BikeModelID=5484&ManufacturerID=0&BikeType=Cruiser&CompanyID=0

with these lights:
http://www.meancycles.com/Home.asp?PartID=182454&AccCategoryID=2333&AccCategoryTypeID=0&BikeModelID=5484&ManufacturerID=0&BikeType=Cruiser&CompanyID=0

There are other options but this is mostly up to you how you want it to look and how much you want to do yourself, you could make your own LED flasher boards like nick099 and install them into the billski light if you want to go that route.

quam

07-26-2007, 06:11 PM

yo newbie, there's a shit-ton of options on the turn sigs. the only integrated tail/turn i've seen is nicko's, but shit man, you can do the strut mount like a lot of us (including me) have done (also, i don't think those kury bolts fit the spirit, gotta go w/ the ones from scootworks), you can get some of these: http://customdynamics.com/custom_led_turn_signals.htm, and wrap em around your shocks/swingarm/inside the fender.......
you can drill up into your struts and mount any kind of bullet sig up into them to mount em tight to the fender.....
or put these pretty much wherever you want: http://customdynamics.com/step_lights.htm

nicko99

07-26-2007, 06:16 PM

Krzr56

07-27-2007, 02:01 AM

Thanks for the respones you guys are the shit.

jayhawk785

05-18-2008, 12:21 AM

Hey Guys... much to my retardation, I purchased the billski mod for an 07 750c2... apparently there are some additional welds and brackets that aren't the same as the DC's... Anyone know a good alternative or should I just look to replace the fender or cut out all the extra bars hanging down?

Thanks!

jayhawk785

05-22-2008, 02:48 PM

welp, i've managed to apply some serious African engineering and make the billski mod fit the 750c2 (2007)

requires a hacksaw, some bolts/nuts and a drill.... +patience.

http://notbusy.com/a/Preview-20080522-144833.jpg
http://notbusy.com/a/Preview-20080522-144520.jpg
http://notbusy.com/a/Preview-20080522-144742.jpg

westdime

05-22-2008, 03:16 PM

welp, i've
managed to apply some serious African engineering and make the billski mod fit the 750c2 (2007)

requires a hacksaw, some bolts/nuts and a drill.... +patience.

http://notbusy.com/a/Preview-20080522-144833.jpg
http://notbusy.com/a/Preview-20080522-144520.jpg
http://notbusy.com/a/Preview-20080522-144742.jpg
Everthing I do requires those tools.......lol. Looks good,now take it off and put it on the side it will look much better imo.

jayhawk785

05-22-2008, 03:19 PM

I'll probably put it on the side when I get a different fender. I have a side mount, but the only place i could find to stick it was hanging off the chrome frame piece on the fender. The shock has a weird bolt on that side. I may be able to put it on the shaft axle--but there isnt much thread sticking out. The other problem i have with that is the wiring... i hate exposed wiring--and i have to illuminate the plate in florida ( i think)

westdime

05-22-2008, 03:45 PM

Yeah I just zipp tied my wires to the back of my struts,but there hardtail and you have springs....................you could run them down your swingarm and it wouldnt look bad if the wires were black wires(taped/painted) and zip tied,it wouldnt be that noticeable. I mounted mine to the bottom strut bolt and I know some do the axle bolt.......its up to you.

bweiser9

08-21-2008, 05:06 PM

The Billski website is down does anyone have a copy of the installation instructions they can send me?

Born2Boop

06-06-2009, 12:45 PM

Ok, I think I've read nearly every post in the 750 mods and I'm still not sure, so I'm going to ask....

I'm going with the Billski taillight, but his website says works for 01-06. Has the body/electric changed much in 2 yrs? I have a SS 08 and before I order, I want to make sure its going to work without a lot of hassle/adjustments. Anyone try this for a newer bike? Or can someone just point out if I'm being dumb and of course it will/won't work?

Thanks ahead of time guys....

firefighter212

06-06-2009, 12:49 PM

How bout callin bill himself and ask him.He is a hell of a nice guy and will tell you if it will work or not.If so,i still have the light.

Born2Boop

06-06-2009, 12:55 PM

How bout callin bill himself and ask him.He is a hell of a nice guy and will tell you if it will work or not.If so,i still have the light.

I just shot him an email but if no answer over the weeked, will try calling monday. I just don't have the fancy tools to modify a mod right now! :happy2: Good to hear Bill is nice/easy to work with. The forum seems to recommend him anyways! I'll keep your offer in mind 212, thanks.

firefighter212

06-06-2009, 01:04 PM

Born2Boop

06-06-2009, 01:31 PM

Now B2B,why did you have to go and post up a pic of your boyfriend in your gallery?You just bursted most of the guys bubbles (excluding myself since i`m marring my beautiful girl next Saturday)on here.That`s just wrong.lol

haha I guess to avoid comments that were too sassy. :smiley: And because he is super cool :cool4: Even if he does drive a Boulevard, its pretty sharp too.

omega9763

06-06-2009, 02:02 PM

your bike does have a lot of difference in the rear

firefighter212

06-06-2009, 02:28 PM

I just took another look at your bike and Omega is right,your fender does come back alot farther.I think the only way to get the cat eye to look right would would be to hack some of the fender off.I`m sure if you hold off for a little bit they will come out with a replacement for it,or modd it up to the stock bracket.

Born2Boop

06-06-2009, 04:23 PM

:nosmile: oh rats....well that is what I needed to know. Now I need to make a phone call to a buddy with a garage, or as suggested, be patient (hah! that doesn't fit me well). Well thanks for the input guys.

omega9763

06-06-2009, 05:00 PM

where there is a will there is a way

Beaker

06-06-2009, 07:30 PM

Betty, do another search. I'm pretty sure that someone on here made the Billski fit a C2. Also (no offence Bill) it's not hard to make your own bracket and bolt on a Cat Eye (that's what I did).

Farther

06-06-2009, 11:28 PM

Farther

06-06-2009, 11:32 PM

Here is a picture of a cut down rear fender of another members bike. This is similiar to what I did except I used an LED lighted license plate frame.

Born2Boop

06-07-2009, 09:57 AM

There are a couple of ways of dealing with the extra plastic on the rear of a VT750C2 that I know of. One is to just move the license plate up by cutting off the bottom of the black plastic extention. Another is to use the Bilski type plate offered by Cruiser Customizing. Check this link: http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/detail.cfm?Category_ID=110&manufacturer_ID=299&product_ID=26796&sblid_name=Motorcycle_Mods_Wide_Cateye_Taillight_License_Plate_Replacement_Bracket_______Spirit_C__for_Honda_Shadow_Spirit_750_C2&model_id=116

Thanks Farther, ya I was looking at that cruiser customizing site since it says it fits all years. That may be what I end up doing to avoid sawing things off. I'd rather get rid of the plastic all together anyways.

I was also looking at something similar I could order at the local dealership but the prices are so much higher. My other fear is the taillight not being bright enough in some of these and I'll end up having to wire in some LED's as well...not a difficult feat for the experienced, but an interesting challenge for this chick! First things first. :happy:

omega9763

06-07-2009, 01:34 PM

Born2Boop

06-07-2009, 03:47 PM

If you look at the pic its a dc not a c2 and it even says dc in the pic. B2B I would call and ask them ?'s before I bought anything cause that is what the Billski mod is. If it fits talk to 212 he will hook you up.

*nods* pic is a DC, but the caption notes this and specifies that the part fits a C2 only....either way I am waiting to hear back on what Billski thinks, but this is definitely the style I am going to go for. Good call though!

Born2Boop

06-08-2009, 07:39 PM

Well FYI to anyone who has a C2...I talked to Billski and he said the mod won't work for the shaft drive models because the whole support frame is different. He didn't think taking off some of the back fender would help at all....

So maybe Farther's idea of moving up the plate and taking off some of the plastic (this would include moving the wiring in the tumor looking piece) looks like the only option if I don't go with the side license plate mount - at least when it comes to ready made after markets!

For now, I'm going to keep looking, maybe get the dimensions of the cat eye light to see what can be rigged up.

omega9763

06-08-2009, 08:00 PM

There is a gut making these billski lights for the C2 I just read it on here somewhere today, dont look bad either.

Beaker

06-08-2009, 08:03 PM

He had a really detailed thread on it with lots of pics. I searched the other day but couldn't find it.

omega9763

06-08-2009, 08:09 PM

here it is http://www.shadowriders.net/forums/showthread.php?t=11223 I emailed it to Born2Poop. LOL

BamaShadow

06-25-2009, 06:43 PM

I plan to mod my rear wheel in the same way a guy mentioned in another forum (200 tire on an 18" wheel) Will the tag mounted on this kit hit? I've searched but can't find it. Just to let you guys know in advance, I suck with computers. So i've most likely done something wrong. I'm not ready to tear the bike down yet. I don't want to loose any riding time this summer. I plan to do it all in the winter months. So i'll be asking a lot of dumb fuck noob questions in the mean time. I was wondering that if the tag will hit, does Billski sell just the light? I could mount the tag off the swingarm.

CrzyJoey

09-11-2009, 02:39 PM

If there aren't pictures of the transformation/work I'll put some up when I get mine... should be early next week :)

CrzyJoey

09-16-2009, 10:03 AM

Mine showed up today! Fuckyeah. :drool:

wait... Bama... you live in Bama and you don't ride year round???

BamaShadow

09-17-2009, 01:54 AM

Yeah I ride year round, but I don't mind parking the bike for a while when it's cold. When it's warm and sunny, HELL NO!

CrzyJoey

09-19-2009, 09:02 PM

http://www.shadowriders.net/forums/showthread.php?t=15782

Here's the HOW TO on the BILSKI that I did.

zwest.86

05-19-2010, 03:25 PM

What about for an 08 spirit? I hate the big ass plastic thing that hangs off.

CrzyJoey

05-19-2010, 05:19 PM

What about for an 08 spirit? I hate the big ass plastic thing that hangs off.

search buttons are GREAT!

and they work. we have one in the top right corner... but here:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=bilski+taillight

zwest.86

05-19-2010, 09:05 PM

mavrick_69_us

05-19-2010, 09:13 PM

Too bad even the bilski site only makes 01-06. Hence why I asked about 08 models. Are there any other mods except for the most common bilski mod. That replaces the stock lunch box.

I would prefer to keep the license plate and tail light there and possible relocate the turn signals.

Even google doesn't have it. Maybe because no one can answer it on a forum.

Maybe I can.

Here you go. Hence you non searching fumb duck noob who thinks google doesn't have it. Order one right away and maybe stick it up your ass.
http://tmccustoms.com/3.html

zwest.86

05-19-2010, 09:45 PM

mavrick_69_us

05-19-2010, 09:57 PM

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Lucki1233

05-20-2010, 01:58 AM

Yeah know fuck off noobie. But can anyone tell me if there is a Hyper Charger kit for a 03 Honda Shadow VT750DC. Thanks in advace

nei10

05-20-2010, 04:28 AM

that looks like a C2, shaft drive to me mavrick! fucking noobs....

flyin freddie

08-15-2010, 11:22 PM

Yep yep u can't read either. That replaces the tail light. Not the whole lunch box. Turn signals and everything are still there. Unlike the older spirit models the lunchbox on the back of my 08 is a lot larger than the former models. Making it difficult to find either a bilski mod or a different mod.
WELCOME TO THE NUT HOUSE FUCKIN NOOB !
BOTH THOSE GUYS TRIED TO HELP YOU OUT AND YOU ARE STILL BEING A ASS...!

IF you want to keep the light why are you asking about a tail light mod ? just cut the big ass plastic thing off so you can drill a coulpe holes in it and mount your plate just below the light and move it up. and if you dont like that idea !!
WELL GO FUCK YOUR SELF FUCKIN NOOB FUCK BIG ASS TITTY BABY :cyclist: WELCOME

flyin freddie

08-15-2010, 11:27 PM

Yeah know fuck off noobie. But can anyone tell me if there is a Hyper Charger kit for a 03 Honda Shadow VT750DC. Thanks in advace

YES ,Butit is more for looks than performance on a carberated model.

flyin freddie

08-15-2010, 11:32 PM

that looks like a C2, shaft drive to me mavrick! fucking noobs....

+1

Beaker

08-15-2010, 11:50 PM

A pad of paper and a pencil, a tape measure, a $10 Cat Eye taillight, a piece of sheet metal (or aluminum), a drill, a jigsaw, a six pack, a couple hours... Done!

jaimedrury

08-26-2010, 11:22 PM

Will the mod work with a 2008 Shadow???

flyin freddie

08-27-2010, 09:48 PM

Will the mod work with a 2008 Shadow???

TMC MAKES ONE FOR 2007 AND UP !
GO BACK 1 PAGE CLICK ON THE LINK THAT MAVERICK POSTED AND SCROLL DOWN
AND READ !!!!! THAT FUCKING QUESTION HAS ALREADY BEN ANSWERED......
NOW FUCK OFF NOOB AND WELCOME TO THE SITE
WE ALSO HAVE A SEARCH BUTTON ON THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THIS AND EVERY OTHER PAGE LEARN TO USE IT IT WORKS GREAT I HAVE LEARNED ALOT WITH IT !
:idea2: NOW I AM GONNA HAVE A:drink: AND POST SOME PICTURES OF YOUR BIKE ! NO PICTURES NO BIKE NOOBRT

jaimedrury

08-27-2010, 09:57 PM

Thank you for the help with my question. Although I am a noob I am no ones knob.:lol:

S&F,

jaime

flyin freddie

08-27-2010, 10:18 PM

Thank you for the help with my question. Although I am a noob I am no ones knob.:lol:

S&F,

jaime
any time NOOBERT GET R DONE !
I WAS A NOOB AND WENT THREW THE SAME SHIT SO LIKE IT !:crazy3:
NOW POST SOME FUCKIN PICTURES OF YOUR BIKE ,NO BIKE NOOB LOL

jaimedrury

08-27-2010, 11:20 PM

I am also looking for footboards and sissy bad mods for my Shadow as well as a turn signal resetter.....Any thoughts from my fellow shadowers????

Jaime

flyin freddie

08-27-2010, 11:28 PM

I am also looking for footboards and sissy bad mods for my Shadow as well as a turn signal resetter.....Any thoughts from my fellow shadowers????

Jaime

E-BAY :crazy3: YOU ARE THE RESET BUTTON JUST PUSH IN IT WILL CANCEL IT .
FOOT BOARDS ON E GAY BUT NOT CHEAP
KICK ASS SISSY BAR E GAY
NOW POST PIC.YOU LAZY ASS NO RESEARCH NO BIKE NOOBERT

lifeofchaos13

09-03-2010, 01:03 PM

Maybe I can.

Here you go. Hence you non searching fumb duck noob who thinks google doesn't have it. Order one right away and maybe stick it up your ass.
http://tmccustoms.com/3.html

Thanks for the link Mavrick, a little reading and searching the posts saved my newbie ass from asking a stupid fucking question thats been answered multiple times already.

Ive seen the billski mod but like the looks of this one alot better, and the Bilski says its only good through 06 but I emailed and was told it would work through 07.

FUCK THE HONDA SHADOW LUNCHBOX

donkeyhoeti

09-03-2010, 08:42 PM

Okay, I'm probably alone here, but I just decided yesterday that I will KEEP the lunchbox. I added a luggage rack for longer trips, and it sticks out pretty far. With the addition of any kind of bag on there, the lunchbox doesn't look too out of whack. Probably gonna keep the huge turn signals too. Just got some used saddlebags on ebay, and once those are on the big sigs should be okay.

Or maybe I'm just trying to convince myself of this because I don't have the money to get the sweet Bilski tail and Kury lights I want...

Whatever, it's my freakin bike. Shut up...

bobaganoosh

08-13-2011, 12:54 AM

billski mod came in the mail today formy wifes bike.

will be on tomorrow afternoon when I wake up.

cant wait.

on another note my side mount plate came in today as well, but I'm not allowed to install till 9/11, cant wait to put that one on my bike.

mike

bobaganoosh

08-13-2011, 07:03 PM

what a difference!!!!!!!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/mtpony/005-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/mtpony/007-2.jpg

not I just gotta lower that bitch.

Moose03

08-25-2011, 10:09 PM

Just ordered the Billski light last night. I'll take some before and after pictures.

SS the Driver

08-26-2011, 12:33 AM

Before:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6081891944_b84fdc3937.jpg
After:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6071/6081891886_8ec5be3d8a.jpg

It makes your bike go faster!
Fun mod and definitely worth it, in my opinion.
I need to lower and new turn signals really bad now though...
(Should I post this in all the other Billski threads now?)

CrimsonReign

08-26-2011, 01:44 AM

M-i-c..........K-e-why because we care...

SS the Driver

08-26-2011, 08:58 AM

M-i-c..........K-e-why because we care...
Oops! yeah thats on the list too.
I've been looking for a couple weeks now and can't find anything I like. I just want something simple, rectangular with rounded edges... nothing fancy and not for $300

SteveB

08-26-2011, 09:17 AM

Oops! yeah thats on the list too.
I've been looking for a couple weeks now and can't find anything I like. I just want something simple, rectangular with rounded edges... nothing fancy and not for $300

Arlen Ness Mini Ovals are nice and you can get them for around $50. I picked up the ones I have at JC Whitney for around $30 and they have a good selection. Will probably eventually upgrade to the smaller Ness mirrors.

Moose03

09-05-2011, 10:09 PM

Before and after tail light mod....
17040
17041

Mounted the bullet turn signals right into the fender. Cut off the stock turn signal brackets. I think it adds a lot to the back end.

Shadow Ghost

09-08-2011, 07:07 PM

Before and after tail light mod....
17040
17041

Mounted the bullet turn signals right into the fender. Cut off the stock turn signal brackets. I think it adds a lot to the back end.

Awesome, I'm about to do the same thing. Stuff is en route. Was there an obvious place to cut the turn signals off? Same question for mounting the new signals through the fender. I'm the uber noob, so any advice, no matter how small, is appreciated. I'll toss my B/A pics up once it's done

Freak

05-01-2012, 07:50 AM

Awesome, I'm about to do the same thing. Stuff is en route. Was there an obvious place to cut the turn signals off? Same question for mounting the new signals through the fender. I'm the uber noob, so any advice, no matter how small, is appreciated. I'll toss my B/A pics up once it's done

Yes, once the signals are removed, you wil see the mounting brackets much better and how they are attached. You will have to remove your rear fender in order to remove and install the new tail light. That's when I would recommend cutting off your signal brackets. It will be obvious where to cut, have some paint to cover the area when your done so you don't rust out. Mounting through the fender is up to you. You will have to drill pilot holes for that, so place them wherever you see fit. Recommend putting the fender back on to find the best place for mounting them! Look at my pic, you can plainly see the mounting brackets. I was thinking of removing mine and mounting them to the rear fender as well to clean it up a bit. 18977