[kakarot]

Is there a brighter/better headlight available... For those dusk/dawn moments?

Kevlar jeans: are they worth the price? Any good or affordable ones in the US? Here they seem to average 3-400$

Since I put my 240 tire on, my speedometer seems to be out a whopping 20kms!!

Thx for any input

 

[strykenshane]

lots of better headlights, many have installed the phillips motovision bulb and are happy, i have one from PIAA that is much brighter, Kevlar jeans? I don't see the value, not sure how the Km's work out against Mpk but since i installed my 250 my speedo is off about 8 mph

 

[UrbanRage]

When I have the stock 210 the speedo was off about 5 mph. Since putting on the 240 it is dead on...

 

[kakarot]

lots of better headlights, many have installed the phillips motovision bulb and are happy, i have one from PIAA that is much brighter, Kevlar jeans? I don't see the value, not sure how the Km's work out against Mpk but since i installed my 250 my speedo is off about 8 mph

Do dealers carry them, or do you order them? 8/20 seems pretty close.... I was speeding for 2 weeks and did not realize it... 120 = 140... no wonder my gas was worse

thx

 

[schimbo stryker]

lots of better headlights, many have installed the phillips motovision bulb and are happy, i have one from PIAA that is much brighter, Kevlar jeans? I don't see the value, not sure how the Km's work out against Mpk but since i installed my 250 my speedo is off about 8 mph

OVER OR UNDER ?

 

[The_Joker]

I've got the Phillips light......definitely better than stock, not a big night rider, until fall....

Pulled down some Red Route Jeans cheap on clearance at Cycle gear, I've got 2 pair....not only kevlar, but also armor in the knees and pockets for hips, so I bought the hip protectors. Very comfy....They only had 1 size too large for me, but works out well, I just wear the kevlar jeans over my normal jeans. Works out well for my daily commute, just take off the kevlar ones once I get to work
http://www.frank-thomas.co.uk/index...oute-denim/red005-rider-denim-jeans-blue.html
I think Red Route went out of business though.....

Installed the 240......fixed the speedo issues for the most part....but now that the speedo matches actual speed, my gas mileage is pretty bad.....
With the stocker tire, was about 6mph off, so I think I'm getting about 6mpg worse mileage....

 

[gator8]

I'm happy with the light since moving to HID...nothing to question here.

Kevlar jeans worth it...well its like insurance if you never need em then its a waste..but the one time you do well no need to explain...think I picked up some from draggin jeans and always been happy with em...use them on long hauls and cooler months.

I don't care about gas mileage I care about performance...going to the 240 put my gauge spot on.

 

[galo8]

I got some kevlar jeans for 89$ at leatherup.com

I'm working on adding fog lights to my bike that I bought at autozone for $19.99

 

[galo8]

Here is a picture of the fog lights that I am Adapting to the bike.

 

[Saltyseafarer]

Cycle gear has kevlar jeans & Cargo pants $70 when on sale (which they currently are). I got the cargo's and like them. Bilt Iron Workers is the brand.

 

[kakarot]

Cycle gear has kevlar jeans & Cargo pants $70 when on sale (which they currently are). I got the cargo's and like them. Bilt Iron Workers is the brand.
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Thx, looking at the site now

 

[kakarot]

I'm happy with the light since moving to HID...nothing to question here.

Kevlar jeans worth it...well its like insurance if you never need em then its a waste..but the one time you do well no need to explain...think I picked up some from draggin jeans and always been happy with em...use them on long hauls and cooler months.

I don't care about gas mileage I care about performance...going to the 240 put my gauge spot on.

is it a true motorcycle hid, or is it a car... aka huge? link plz

 

[gator8]

I'm happy with the light since moving to HID...nothing to question here.

Kevlar jeans worth it...well its like insurance if you never need em then its a waste..but the one time you do well no need to explain...think I picked up some from draggin jeans and always been happy with em...use them on long hauls and cooler months.

I don't care about gas mileage I care about performance...going to the 240 put my gauge spot on.

is it a true motorcycle hid, or is it a car... aka huge? link plz

Its a motorcycle hid...lots to choose from...slimline balast...was givin to me by a friend so no link...I think its speedmetal. I just look for the ones that give you hi lo beams, but yes I prefer the light...confess I don't ride a ton at night due to some close calls I've had with deer, but hid is my preference.

 

[kakarot]

Thx, how large is the ballast, where did you put it?

I don't either, but sometimes I have to take the highway from work