xeris

Installed an LED headlight from Cyclops. Picked the Ultra. It runs all 4 LED's at reduced wattage when on high beam. After testing in the garage, I had a black spot in my vision. It's bright, it illuminates the speed limit signs (not that I pay any attention to them) on a very light cloud cover day.
Install went OK, had some issues with the rubber boot that seals the opening. Not sure in the partial blocking of the cooling fan housing on the back of the bulb will cause overheating.
Almost never ride at night, so the increased light output might only factor into increased visibility to others. Along with other LED lighting the idea is to reduce the load on the electrical system. I use heated clothing in the cooler season and the stator output and the wiring on the SH is not all that.
Also purchased the T10 matching bulb for the third eye. It is also very bright. Hope it doesn't melt the lens.
https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.c...ulb_p_192.html

skokievtr

I did all that and more back.In the early 2000s, everything's LED including the turn signals, my twin driving lights, added brake and position lights, and have a custom direct battery fed dual micro load relay headlight circuit, mosfet VRR, headlight modulator, volt meter, SAE and 2.5 mm 12 volt coax power jacks, built-in heated gear t-stat, lifepo jump booster, 12 v cig power socket, heavy gauge wiring looms, and dual usb C 5v fast charge outlets, Scott Oiler, full fork mod & 3-way Penske skock, EBC rotors and Brembo radial Front Brake Mc, carb & tps calibration, custom 3 point case guards, Superbike Fork Brace, mirror extenders, stick coils, 2bros C2 cans & custom header & mid pipes...

Wolverine

My lack of night riding has prevented me from doing any mods to this current VTR. You didn't mention how much you spent all in.

skokievtr

Why would I need to mention cost?

Over 25 years, particularly going back between 25 and 15, "equipment and material" costs were a pitance of what they'd have been over the last 10 or less years.

Plus, how does one place a value on comfort and safety? My dollars per enhanced performance costs were extremely low, as I not only did all the labor but also made and/or modified many components myself.

I have a second 98 VTR I can put mundane miles on to limit and minimize wear and tear on my favorite and massively modified 98. I want to conserve and preserve it as an example of a product that epitimizes the best a specific time and era had to offer. Plus I have other great steeds that wisk me back and forth in time and space that are equally fantastic examples of their place in motorcycling.

I ride to enjoy the holistic experience and to as much as possible relive my youth.

At 70 and given what condition my condition is in, I won't have too many more miles and smiles left going forward, compared to what and where I've done. I really like to reminisce over the 50+ years and untold hours I've flown low. When bikes weren't practically perfect like now.

Wolverine

Wasn’t directed towards you. I meant for the original post.

..and never mind. I did click on the link and saw a price.

skokievtr

Ok got ya, no worries.

But it was an ellequent response, without being biting, no?

Hangfly