Imagine...2005 Meanie w/Dual Headlights (Like Triumph Speed Triple)

TMac · 08-01-2005

I'm IT-skilled but admittedly mechanically unskilled and untalented

, but after watching (again) the Long Way Round series starring Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, I was thinking to myself how bad @$$ a Meanie with dual headlights - like the Triumph Speed Triple - would look, and secondly, whether it is or would be a possibility to implement.

Thoughts on implementation? Anyone done something along these lines?

Thanks,
TMac

Desoto · 08-01-2005

I saw a guy around here who did this. The twin lights looks really sharp but didn't have the chance to look how they were mounted.

Phatboy · 08-01-2005

Custom World sells a kit for the 1500. You can find them at scootworks

ryanmross · 08-01-2005

Artistic rendering:

TMac · 08-01-2005

ryanmross - Dude, you're my HERO! Did your order the kit from Custom World as previously recommended, and if so, how is it mounted.

Damn it looks nice

TMac · 08-01-2005

P.S. - I travel frequently to Buffalo Grove and would be happy to pitch in on your beer collection to meet personally / discuss 2-headlight configuration...

tcobar · 08-01-2005

Wow ... That does look good. When I first read the post, I didn't think it would, but looking at the picture from ryanmross, it looks good. However, above the picture it says..."Artistic rendering:" does that mean the picture was photoshoped? I hope not, it looks darn good...

Please keep us posted on your discussions...

tcobar · 08-01-2005

That's some good photoshop skills.. had me fooled for a while.. click on Ryan's internet link and see the other pictures of his bike.. Love that Tornado... What do you have hanging from under the right foot brake?

Crue · 08-01-2005

Before I decided to trade in my Meanie I had planned on installing a new Dual Johnny five headlight setup from Joker Machine . Here's a pic.

Hawkshot99 · 08-01-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanmross

Artistic rendering:

Would both lights be on at all times, or would 1 only come on with the highbeams like on the newer dual headlight sportbikes?

ryanmross · 08-01-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMac

P.S. - I travel frequently to Buffalo Grove and would be happy to pitch in on your beer collection to meet personally / discuss 2-headlight configuration...

I'll take you up on the beers, then we can sit in front of my computer..
It was Photoshopped.. it's what I do..

But the original comment was to imagine it.. I thought I would help out there..

The headlights are right from this image you posted:

I added a MS and some color.

Also.. the thing hangin from my brake is a Rider Bell.. I hear it keeps away the evil gremlins trying to do me harm.. I am not sure if it a Harley Myth.. but my Father is a Harley guy.. he sent them to me.

Enjoy!

**Spok** · 08-01-2005

On the Red Lodge Trip, Woodchucks800's 800 was having issues with fuel flow akin to a vapor lock situation. I handed out ride bells at the party to all those who attended on their bikes and according to Woody, one he placed the bell upon his bike, the situation ended.

Tho, not a supersticious person, I believe they work.

*ispeed77* · 08-01-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawkshot99

Would both lights be on at all times, or would 1 only come on with the highbeams like on the newer dual headlight sportbikes?

however you would want to wire it. i would imagine that both lights have a dual filament bulb which would mean you would have two low and two high.

Night Flight · 08-01-2005

Ryan, ya do good work on Photoshop. Now I'm wondering what my '05 Nomad would look like. Naw, better forget that idea. I'm thinking HD fairing and 2 lights won't fit. LOL

ryanmross · 08-02-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Night Flight

Ryan, ya do good work on Photoshop.

Thank you.. been in the field for 10 years..

Quote:

Originally Posted by spok

I handed out ride bells at the party to all those who attended...

That's a nice thing to do, great idea for a trip with friends.

04Meanie · 08-02-2005

I like the single Marauder headlight myself but to each his own. Good job on the photo Ryan.

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TMac Guinness Imbiber BTK Intermediate Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 132	Imagine...2005 Meanie w/Dual Headlights (Like Triumph Speed Triple) I'm IT-skilled but admittedly mechanically unskilled and untalented , but after watching (again) the Long Way Round series starring Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, I was thinking to myself how bad @$$ a Meanie with dual headlights - like the Triumph Speed Triple - would look, and secondly, whether it is or would be a possibility to implement. Thoughts on implementation? Anyone done something along these lines? Thanks, TMac __________________ TMac

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Desoto 667 Neighbor of the Beast BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada Posts: 277	I saw a guy around here who did this. The twin lights looks really sharp but didn't have the chance to look how they were mounted. __________________ Don't go where the path leads you, instead go where there is no path and leave a trail

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Phatboy Rides a lazyboy on wheels BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,564	Custom World sells a kit for the 1500. You can find them at scootworks __________________ Phatboy 04 1600 Classic Black 02 Dodge Cummins

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ryanmross Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: May 2004 Location: West Dundee, IL Posts: 218	Artistic rendering: __________________ 2004 Mean Streak 1600 www.ryanmross.com see images here

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TMac Guinness Imbiber BTK Intermediate Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 132	ryanmross - Dude, you're my HERO! Did your order the kit from Custom World as previously recommended, and if so, how is it mounted. Damn it looks nice __________________ TMac

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TMac Guinness Imbiber BTK Intermediate Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 132	P.S. - I travel frequently to Buffalo Grove and would be happy to pitch in on your beer collection to meet personally / discuss 2-headlight configuration... __________________ TMac

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tcobar Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tarzana, CA Posts: 516	Wow ... That does look good. When I first read the post, I didn't think it would, but looking at the picture from ryanmross, it looks good. However, above the picture it says..."Artistic rendering:" does that mean the picture was photoshoped? I hope not, it looks darn good... Please keep us posted on your discussions...

08-01-2005	#8 (permalink)
tcobar Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tarzana, CA Posts: 516	That's some good photoshop skills.. had me fooled for a while.. click on Ryan's internet link and see the other pictures of his bike.. Love that Tornado... What do you have hanging from under the right foot brake?

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Crue Ludicrous Speed...GO! BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,675	Before I decided to trade in my Meanie I had planned on installing a new Dual Johnny five headlight setup from Joker Machine . Here's a pic. __________________ Visit Crue's Control 2004 Vulcan 2000 HK 3" Big Straights, TFI, Thunder Teardrop custom

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Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,585	On the Red Lodge Trip, Woodchucks800's 800 was having issues with fuel flow akin to a vapor lock situation. I handed out ride bells at the party to all those who attended on their bikes and according to Woody, one he placed the bell upon his bike, the situation ended. Tho, not a supersticious person, I believe they work. __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

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Night Flight TEXAS PATRIOT GUARD BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Texas - Rio Grand Valley Posts: 857	Ryan, ya do good work on Photoshop. Now I'm wondering what my '05 Nomad would look like. Naw, better forget that idea. I'm thinking HD fairing and 2 lights won't fit. LOL __________________ Blue/Silver 2005 Nomad VROC # 17291 Phat II Risers AM/FM CD MP3 Garmin GPS Midland CB

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04Meanie Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 198	I like the single Marauder headlight myself but to each his own. Good job on the photo Ryan. __________________ 2004 Mean Streak

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