Anybody tried "Angel Eyes" (BMW) headlights on Lightnings?

[Stevenc150]

Just wondering if anyone has tried putting "Angel Eyes" on their Buell? If so, post some pics. I think I might try it this winter. Ebay is full of BMW Angel Eyes that may be modded for a Buell or here's a link to make your own: http://www.geocities.com/jvxdriver/eagle_eyes.htm?20086
Post pics if you have 'em. Here's what they are if you don't know.

 

[LeFox]

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[Buellme]

haha i never thought of that... sounds like a neat idea. good luck! post pics if you do it!

 

[09XB12Ss]

It definitely would do wonders for that one eye shut look.

 

[josnow]

Ive started working on doing mine. Done the "angel eyes" as cup rings in my wakeboard boat and decided I would do a set for my bike's headlights. Not hard to do at all. Just waiting for winter because when I do the install I plan on doing many other projects at the same time.

 

[Stevenc150]

Josnow, Did you make your own "angel eyes" or buy and mod the BMW's?

 

[scheetz31]

i did a practice set of rings...came out decent. i recomend drilling the holes for the leds before you bend it...if you do the homemade versions. i want to do a final set jsut dont have the time...and i found that finding bright enough leds to make it worth it a bit hard.

 

[Stevenc150]

sheetz31
i did a practice set of rings...came out decent. i recomend drilling the holes for the leds before you bend it...if you do the homemade versions. i want to do a final set jsut dont have the time...and i found that finding bright enough leds to make it worth it a bit hard.

Yeah, with the time that would be involved, and the BMW ones being on Ebay for just $25-45, I think when I try it, I'll just buy a BMW set off Ebay or something. If someone has done it successfully with a BMW set, do tell which BMW model of lights you used (i.e. BMW E39, E46, 325, or 525, etc.) The BMW ones are really bright and are already wired for a 12volt DC setup ready to go......so it SHOULD be simple after finding the right BMW model that will match the diameter of the Buell's headlights.

 

[josnow]

Stevenc150, made my own. I used 3/8" dia. acrylic smooth rod, made a 3" dia. jig out of 3/4" mdf, heat the rod with a baken over and bend around the jig until cool. LEDs I used are 5mm from www.besthongkong.com Not hard to do at all. I know the BMW ones on Ebay are affordable, but I am the type of person that likes to DIY whenever possible.

 

[Stevenc150]

Yeah, I like to DIY too when I have the time, but usually end up on the path of least resistance. My 2 year old, work, and church take up all of my time. All of which are worth it though.

Josnow, post some pics if you have a chance to do the mod on your Buell though.

 

[josnow]

Stevenc150, here's my first attempt of the angle eyes. Where the ring meets, I installed a white led on one side and a blue led on the other. The white is wired into the headlights to run anytime they are on. The blue will be wired with other blue leds that I install later and will be place on a toggle switch.

 

[josnow]

Added more lights......left side air scoop.

 

[joshs74nova]

I like where your going with this!

 

[Stevenc150]

Josnow, nice job. [up]

 

[fastxb12r]

JOSNOW Can I see some pics of your mods in the day/light as I am very interested in doing this but hesitent as to how it will look in the day.Also it looks badass with the inlet lit up.[up][up]

 

[josnow]

I will post more pics when I get home....I still need to do some "fine tuning" on the install. I am pleased with the angel eyes install but the air scoop can use some attention.

 

[FIDOSOL]

That's true Buell thinking right there man.

 

[fastxb12r]

JOSNOW any light pics yet?

 

[Buellme]

great job man! it looks awesome

 

[josnow]

Sorry for the delay...here's a couple I took moments ago, bad overcast today so they may be a little to dark. I mentioned earlier I wasnt happy with the install of the ring in the scoop. Where the lights are installed in the ring, I wrapped with blue electrical tape, I need to clean that up.