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Hey Guys - We prototyped a new light bar idea and I'd like to get your opinions. The one shown is raw aluminum. It has a brushed look which very closely matches the brushed pieces around it. We can also do them in black or chrome. This one has the Kellermann LED signals but it will also accesp the halogen version. It's attached to our headlight extension and has the wires routed through a groove in the bottom of the mount for a super clean look. Any thoughts, ideas, changes, etc. are very welcome. -brent 
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Interesting but that close to the head light could be hard for oncoming traffic to see, specaily if you have a light bar. Not that that matters, nobody in a car or truck worries if that bike comming down the road is gonna turn in front of them or not.
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Looks interesting. Any chances of a wider shot to get a better idea of the overall look? What else ya got cookin? 
Benny
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Brent can you tweak the photo and lighten it up a bit, difficult to see the whole of it and how it relates to the rest of the front end.
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Brent,
It looks good but how bright are the signals? Also, some states like NH have a min distance of 14" between the front directionals and 12" min for the rears. Technically you could fail inspection in NH anyway. I'm not sure about other states. They probably would never measure but I thought you should know.
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Any chance of incorporating a lower yoke cover with a mount for Hella Optilux lights inside the forks (if they fit) and the Kellerman blinkers on the outside of those?
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These particular blinkers are very bright. I doubt oncoming cars would have any issues at all seeing them. Other blinkers, maybe not so much. As far as the law goes, nothing we design is DOT approved. Don't forget  . I'll try to get better pictures. This is right off the machines an onto the bike so the lighting this evening wasn't ideal. Thanks for the input and please keep it coming. -brent
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In KY you do not have to have turn signals.
we should do this every weekend!
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looks good, would like os see some pictures of then working to get an idea how bright
Frank
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In KY you do not have to have turn signals.
I always wondered why folks from Kentucky never use their signals.
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I'm really diggin' the look of that, honestly. Guesstimate on the price and difficulty of wiring? I'm guessing it'll want a voltage regulator as well, yes?
--Jaeger
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Well...one thing for sure with those little beacons on ya bike ...should you have an incidental minor fallover or instance of dropping the bike they would survive it unscathed.
"Proud to be an Infidel" ... "100% pure American Jingoist"
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In KY you do not have to have turn signals.
I always wondered why folks from Kentucky never use their signals.
Good now explain to me why people from Mass.Dont use their's
either.
The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
From the profit he's made on your dreams
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Benny
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 Frank
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Hey I'll be the first to admit I'd rather live in MA than NY where I am now... I was just up in MA last weekend.
Benny
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why not move back then
Frank
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Brent.. just wanna say I like 'em any thoughts on how much?
07 TBA Pacific Blue and White.. stock for now!
A bike has half the wheels my cage does.. but 3x the fun factor
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Workin on it! Believe me...
Benny
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Take me with you! My company's bidding a job north of Atlanta now.
I'm definitely crossing my fingers there.
Mark
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Hey Guys - We prototyped a new light bar idea
Is this a light bar as you said or turn signals?
Erwin
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like the idea as I have Kellermans on the back on the front would be good as well ,just have two spare blikers in the box ...........only bar is needed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Nice. Build it and they will come.
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Can you place the stock signals on this bar?
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Can you place the stock signals on this bar?
Officially, we would recommend this in addition to using the stock signals. But what you do is your business 
-brent
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I'd definitley buy this. It's a lot cleaner looking than the Rico relocators. Keep us posted Brent.
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Very nice! Are these available now? I need some right away.
Thanks, Paul
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Me2. Quote:
Very nice! Are these available now? I need some right away.
Thanks, Paul
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these look great. I have the Kellerman turn signals attached to the Rivco signal light relocator. Yours look much sleeker. I hope you do them.
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Brent , you should investigate making RED rear turn signal covers for those of us with running lite kits . VERY hard item to find . 
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Wade - Yeah, the red and clear lenses have been hard to find. Unfortunately, it makes no sense to make them in the tiny numbers we're talking about. Setup costs alone would price them way out of range. We'll all just have to keep searching for a crossover lens that fits our bikes...
Thanks Michael! I hope we'll be able to do them as well.
-brent
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Brent, That looks real nice. They are sharp tucked in close. I hope you decide to go to production w/ this. Keep the good stuff coming. 
'07 America
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Thanks John! We've made a few changes to the original design and should have these rolling in the near future.
-brent
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We've made a few changes to the original design and should have these rolling in the near future.
-brent
Please do! I really like the look of this. 
Thanks,
Jim
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It's so funny how the timing on this stuff works out sometimes. We JUST approved the final design yesterday and the blocks are off to plating by Tuesday of next week. These should be ready within a month to 6 weeks.
Thanks again for the interest!!
-brent
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are u still going to use Kellermans on it?
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The Kellermann signals are just about the nicest available anywhere. Problem is, they're expensive. We'll be doing an "economy" version with Kellermann knock offs as well as a "deluxe" version with the real deal. The whole setup is mudular in design so mixing and matching finishes (brushed, chrome & black) and signals is pretty easy.
-brent
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Excellant!, I'll be watching the site for them! 
'07 America
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I'm not sure if I can wait that long. My bike may as well be missing a wheel. The mental anguish I've been enduring, daydreaming about this setup on my bike, is killing me. Can you give me the name of the plater? I'll go wait in the parking lot.
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Can you give me the name of the plater? I'll go wait in the parking lot.
Momma always told me "Good things come to those who wait." Hang in there Buddy. Thanks a million for the interest! Shoot me an email and we'll work out a discount in exchange for good pics to use on the site, if you're interested. Which combo would you be looking at? We'll have chrome, brusehd and black available in all three pieces - signals, stalks and block. Personally, I really like the black signals on the brused stalks and block. But all black will be cool too. Of course for you "chrome it 'til it don't roll no more" guys will love the shine of all three in chrome.....
-brent
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