gbpack89_imp
Running like a top
Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk
7" Headlight Grill
- Thread starter chienhyu_imp
- Start date
Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk
Rebel73_imp
Been there
I just got my grill in the mail. I'll post some pics once installed.
JF Coastal_imp
Been there
Look forward to seeing it Rebel73. I still haven't ordered mine, but I see it in the near future.
Looks good gbpack89!
Looks good gbpack89!
Rebel73_imp
Been there
Here's mine. I dig the look.
JF Coastal_imp
Been there
Looks Good Rebel73, is that the one I saw listed on amazon ? in an earlier post ?
metallyguitarded_imp
Road warrior
I keep coming back to this page. I like the look of this but wonder if there's a simple way to attach the grill without having the silver fasteners so visible.
Chienhyu, is your grill attached in some other way? The close-up photos don't show any fasteners but I'm not sure if the grill is simply resting on the headlight in those shots. I tried to enlarge the photo of it mounted on your bike but it got too blurry for me to see if the fasteners were visible. I suppose I can paint the fasteners and that would solve my concerns.
Now, what about cleaning the bugs out of it ...
Chienhyu, is your grill attached in some other way? The close-up photos don't show any fasteners but I'm not sure if the grill is simply resting on the headlight in those shots. I tried to enlarge the photo of it mounted on your bike but it got too blurry for me to see if the fasteners were visible. I suppose I can paint the fasteners and that would solve my concerns.
Now, what about cleaning the bugs out of it ...
gbpack89_imp
Running like a top
Cleaning is a down side I will admit that. Have to make some sacrifices for coolness
Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk
Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk
metallyguitarded_imp
Road warrior
The fasteners for this headlight grill are much less noticeable. Something I could live with. How they attach and whether this attachment method is compatible with the CB, I have no idea.
chienhyu_imp said:Hi,
Does anyone can share information about headlight grill for CB1100?
I am looking for the grill which can be install on the CB1100 without any modification since I am from oversea and there will be a issue if the grill can't fit on CB1100 exactly.
Any information will help, Thanks !!
Roger
Rebel73_imp
Been there
Agreed, I'd like to find a less visible fastener. I got my grill on Ebay. All in all, they don't look too bad IMHO, but if I figure out a better attachment method I'll let you guys know.
As for cleaning bugs - Q-tips? Lol.
I thought about painting the clips black. That might make them less noticeable.
As for cleaning bugs - Q-tips? Lol.
I thought about painting the clips black. That might make them less noticeable.
metallyguitarded_imp
Road warrior
My turn. I ordered a headlight grill from eBay, it came quickly and I just got done putting it on. The fasteners, as simple as they are, proved to be rather challenging to put on. Determined that there must be a better way, I searched my tool box and found a bag of 14" cable ties. In black. Perfect.
The cable ties presented their own challenges but I was convinced that if I could make them work, I'd much prefer the clean look over the metal clips. I realize I'm sacrificing ease of removal and consider this an experiment of sorts. For now, I'm happy with the effort and the result.
Here are some photos of the finished project:
[url=http://s51.photobucket.com/user/jamesfontaine/media/3CED23DE-460F-4215-9474-BD4E675EE5FC.jpg.html]
[url=http://s51.photobucket.com/user/jamesfontaine/media/EB1BEFE4-6DC5-40DF-917B-D86E5484D838.jpg.html]
[url=http://s51.photobucket.com/user/jamesfontaine/media/1302C453-2DA4-42A1-B823-7DD58E62340F.jpg.html]
The cable ties presented their own challenges but I was convinced that if I could make them work, I'd much prefer the clean look over the metal clips. I realize I'm sacrificing ease of removal and consider this an experiment of sorts. For now, I'm happy with the effort and the result.
Here are some photos of the finished project:
[url=http://s51.photobucket.com/user/jamesfontaine/media/3CED23DE-460F-4215-9474-BD4E675EE5FC.jpg.html]
[url=http://s51.photobucket.com/user/jamesfontaine/media/EB1BEFE4-6DC5-40DF-917B-D86E5484D838.jpg.html]
[url=http://s51.photobucket.com/user/jamesfontaine/media/1302C453-2DA4-42A1-B823-7DD58E62340F.jpg.html]
metallyguitarded_imp
Road warrior
Work gave me a new iPhone 6 (not the 6s, but I'm not complaining) and the camera is so much better than what I have on my personal cell phone. Here's my headlight grill with a couple of filters from the Tadaa app that I like. Just having fun.
Original Photo.
[url=http://s51.photobucket.com/user/jamesfontaine/media/964EB604-C098-46B7-B302-CAF061E2052B.jpg.html]
"Skinny Jeans" filter.
[url=http://s51.photobucket.com/user/jamesfontaine/media/C8A79BD8-2201-4FDB-AECA-59A3381416FA.jpg.html]
"Lucy" filter.
Original Photo.
[url=http://s51.photobucket.com/user/jamesfontaine/media/964EB604-C098-46B7-B302-CAF061E2052B.jpg.html]
"Skinny Jeans" filter.
[url=http://s51.photobucket.com/user/jamesfontaine/media/C8A79BD8-2201-4FDB-AECA-59A3381416FA.jpg.html]
"Lucy" filter.
Rebel73_imp
Been there
Looks good, man. What kind of fasteners are those?
metallyguitarded_imp
Road warrior
Thanks Rebel! They are nothing more than 14" cable/zip ties. The "buckle" portion of the cable tie is large enough to not pass through the gap between the headlight rim and headlight. It took some patience to get the ties in the right spot and securely affixed. I, of course, trimmed them down once locked in place. Now to see how it holds up over time.Rebel73_imp said:
Rebel73_imp
Been there
Zip ties are pretty tough. Should hold up pretty well. I used them instead of screws to fasten the license plate on my Mustang's front bumper. Been on there for years now.
Suits you MG. It's sort of like the face protector crusading knights wore with their metal helmet when they went out to fight villains.
metallyguitarded_imp
Road warrior
I like that. It is how I will think of it from now on.Cormanus_imp said:
Rebel73_imp
Been there
MG,
I got some cable ties but I'm trying to figure out how you ran them through?
I got some cable ties but I'm trying to figure out how you ran them through?
metallyguitarded_imp
Road warrior
I hope explaining it will be easier than doing it!Rebel73_imp said:
I removed the headlight and chrome headlight rim. (I'm sure you know this already but there are two mounting screws at the 4 and 8 o'clock positions while looking at the headlight and then you gently lift it up and off at the top. I then unplugged the bulb connector.)
With the headlight unit free from the headlight case, you can rest the headlight grill on top of the lens and decide where you want to run the cable ties. I started from behind the lens and ran the cable tie through the gap that exists between the lens and the chrome rim. I continued with the cable tie under the headlight grill, weaving it through a gap in the grill, then back over the end of the headlight grill and through the same gap between the headlight and the chrome rim.
If you go slowly, you should be able to get the cable tie to go back directly over itself then through the cable tie's buckle. Cinch it tight and the buckle will be pressed against the gap in the headlight unit and chrome rim from the inside; too large to pass through. Repeat for however many connections you want to make (I went with four), trim the cable ties and you're good to go.
Does any of that make sense?
Rebel73_imp
Been there
Yes,
Very helpful. Thanks, MG!
Very helpful. Thanks, MG!
metallyguitarded_imp
Road warrior
Glad to help. It's surprisingly secure with the four connections I used. Zero play with the grill. Good luck!Rebel73_imp said:
Similar threads
