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  • Thanks a lot everyone
    @santa: OT, but I'd love to see you again someday, you're one pure-hearted soul! :P

    And as promised, I tried taking a few daylight pics:















    Features:
    1)Two dedicated inner projectors for low beam alone.(one each side)
    2)Two outer projectors dedicated for high beam alone.(one each side again)
    3)Depth perception, the inner projectors poke out by an inch when compared to the outer two projectors.
    4)No light spillage anywhere.
    5)Even the high beam projectors have cut-offs.
    6)All four lamps light up when you're running on short beam and hit the "pass" switch.
    7)Self made adapter so that the stock H4 connector of the bike fits in.
    8)Stock rear rubber seals used(the ones that wrap around the H4 bulb's metal base to keep humidity out of the HL assembly). The adapter sits perfectly in the same seals just like a H4 bulb's metal base would, thus ensuring air-tight seal.
    9)The setup is placed in such a way that all the bulbs are accessible from outside through the stock bulb changing hole at the rear, no need to open the assembly to change burnt bulbs.

    10)The best feature which I didn't find in any other retrofit, ADJUSTABLE beam. The difference between the high and low beam cannot be changed, but both together as a unit(either LHS unit or RHS unit) can be upped/lowered according to individual needs. The beams of both RHS and LHS can be panned horizontally too. All this can be done right from outside itself, using the stock adjustment screws!

    11)Currently using some cheap-ass 55w bulbs in all the four. Plan to upgrade to xenons later. The current beam spread pattern and cut-off is great, but the bulbs suck..I got them for Rs.50 each for testing purpose. Continuing using them for the time-being,

    12)All four projectors use H3 type bulbs.
    13)Been running them since Monday, didn't face any battery issues until now.
    Sunny.

    Yamaha Spare Parts price list for ALL Yamaha bikes, Parts Catalogue for YZF R15 and FZ16:
    Yamaha Spare Parts Price List/ Bike Parts Catalogues - 2010 (UPDATED)


    A complete DIY Projector Headlamp Tutorial for YZF R15: DIY Projector Headlights for R15!

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    • put a reflective piece in place of the stock pilots .. anyway what was the cost of this setup. I think having 2 instead of 4 projectors would have been better on the battery.

      .:. Archi

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      • awesome.. work looks top notch!

        I guess the moolah should start flowing in now.

        Xenons wud be better.. the light intensity (on the 3rd bulb) as such looks like that of my passion plus low beam when the battery is acting weird.

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        • superb wok....now it justifies baby r1 tag....
          how much is the cost for the whole setup.???
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          • @sunny

            awesome work man.......but what abt the battery?

            Any such set up for RTR?
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            • Nice work actually a very neatly done thing, but they kinda seem funny to me
              Actually the LHS seems to have the bulbs too close as compared to the RHS so kinda looks like funny...

              *waits for the Yamaha HID*
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              • @ digi

                Neat work there! Looks very good.
                Btw, where did you source those projectors from? And how much did it cost you for the whole setup?

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                • Originally posted by archibaby View Post
                  put a reflective piece in place of the stock pilots .. anyway what was the cost of this setup. I think having 2 instead of 4 projectors would have been better on the battery.

                  .:. Archi
                  Thanks for the suggestion, that definitely is a good idea Only 2 lamps operate at once. It's the outer two if you're on a high beam, inner two if you're on a low beam. So, no problems with the battery. There's a reason why I took four. :P

                  Originally posted by TnT View Post
                  awesome.. work looks top notch!

                  I guess the moolah should start flowing in now.

                  Xenons wud be better.. the light intensity (on the 3rd bulb) as such looks like that of my passion plus low beam when the battery is acting weird.
                  Thanks yup, xenons would definitely look better, even more practical as we can get good HIDs of H3 type even in the 35watt range. And no, that's not the battery's fault there, it's my cheap ass bulb's fault...what else can we expect out of bulbs which cost only 50rs each? :P that bulb just glows dimmer than the other 3 bulbs, it was like that ever since I bought the bulbs.

                  Originally posted by goatiguru29
                  superb wok....now it justifies baby r1 tag....
                  how much is the cost for the whole setup.???
                  Thanks, will reveal the figures shortly...I just want to have a public opinion on how much people think it should cost before I reveal it :P

                  Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post
                  @sunny

                  awesome work man.......but what abt the battery?

                  Any such set up for RTR?
                  Thanks a lot satti the battery didn't show any bad signs yet. Remember that only 2 bulbs will work at a time :P Well, if you think two projectors will fit, I'll get it to work for you
                  Sunny.

                  Yamaha Spare Parts price list for ALL Yamaha bikes, Parts Catalogue for YZF R15 and FZ16:
                  Yamaha Spare Parts Price List/ Bike Parts Catalogues - 2010 (UPDATED)


                  A complete DIY Projector Headlamp Tutorial for YZF R15: DIY Projector Headlights for R15!

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                  • Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post
                    Nice work actually a very neatly done thing, but they kinda seem funny to me
                    Actually the LHS seems to have the bulbs too close as compared to the RHS so kinda looks like funny...

                    *waits for the Yamaha HID*
                    parallax error! It happens cos the higher beam projector and lower beam projector are placed at different depths as already mentioned. And the camera captures only 2 dimensions, you'll have to see it in flesh :P

                    @Srijan: Thanks a lot man, I'll reveal the expenses shortly, I just wanna know what it's worth of according to you all C'mon guys, atleast tell me what's in your mind!

                    And the projectors came from a Mech that my friend knows.
                    Last edited by digislayer; 07-11-2009, 12:12 AM.
                    Sunny.

                    Yamaha Spare Parts price list for ALL Yamaha bikes, Parts Catalogue for YZF R15 and FZ16:
                    Yamaha Spare Parts Price List/ Bike Parts Catalogues - 2010 (UPDATED)


                    A complete DIY Projector Headlamp Tutorial for YZF R15: DIY Projector Headlights for R15!

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                    • ^
                      All hail digi!

                      Good work. Twin projectors in each eye look spectacular..... Unfortunately I have very limited understanding of electrical circuits. So I'll have to wait for spoonfeeding from you again, before I can implement these....

                      My take- costs approx- 2.5-3K.
                      You get the point?? :D
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                      • @digi
                        I really appreciate the kind of detailing this guy has put into it.
                        Being a 20 yr old coll guy , the amt of commitment that i could see in his work was trust me amaZing.

                        he had the zeal to go get the Projectors, frame and his set up to show it to us.
                        and beat this , it was not just a get and plonk job.

                        Has done calculations as to how much distance which projector has to be mounted , what would be the gap , and has put a lot of time on the drawing board.
                        Made designs , top view front view.

                        i haven seen no 20 yr old coll kid do that sorta fantastic job.

                        Dude Ur heading the right way , keep up the good work.

                        an advice
                        I still dont recommend 4 xenons.
                        Cos if u overload the circuit , u have chances of blowing up the ecu too.
                        u cant trust fuses all the time.

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                        Last edited by santoosh; 08-25-2011, 07:37 AM.
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                        • Originally posted by santoosh View Post

                          an advice
                          I still dont recommend 4 xenons.
                          Cos if u overload the circuit , u have chances of blowing up the ecu too.
                          u cant trust fuses all the time.

                          Santa
                          Are all projectors necessarily Xenons?
                          When everything comes ur way, u r in the wrong way ;)

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                          • @digi

                            Well, my guess is 3k approx for the whole setup.
                            Btw, how much time did it demand?(just curious)

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                            • not necessarily , but he wanted 4 xenons when we spoke

                              dunno nw though
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                              • Originally posted by santoosh View Post
                                @digi
                                I really appreciate the kind of detailing this guy has put into it.
                                Being a 20 yr old coll guy , the amt of commitment that i could see in his work was trust me amaZing.

                                he had the zeal to go get the Projectors, frame and his set up to show it to us.
                                and beat this , it was not just a get and plonk job.

                                Has done calculations as to how much distance which projector has to be mounted , what would be the gap , and has put a lot of time on the drawing board.
                                Made designs , top view front view.

                                i haven seen no 20 yr old coll kid do that sorta fantastic job.

                                Dude Ur heading the right way , keep up the good work.

                                an advice
                                I still dont recommend 4 xenons.
                                Cos if u overload the circuit , u have chances of blowing up the ecu too.
                                u cant trust fuses all the time.

                                Santa
                                Lol, thanks a lot dude I felt good showing you my stuff..not everybody is as interested and curious and helping you know!

                                And I've been thinking of a change in my plans. Cos anyways 4 ballasts would make it very bulky. So, maybe I'll just go for one pair of HIDs in the low beam projectors, 35w each. That should also make it easier for the battery as it consumes 40w lesser power than the halogens overall. And even if I do go for the HIDs, there's still time for it..can't just ask dad to invest in my projects again so soon! My parents are one reason for my DIY nature too.. no one makes things perfectly right at the first time, and they've been supportive enough to me at times like that.I broke so many things as a child before I started building at a later age. They understand my cravings and innovations

                                Originally posted by svjhonda View Post
                                ^
                                All hail digi!

                                Good work. Twin projectors in each eye look spectacular..... Unfortunately I have very limited understanding of electrical circuits. So I'll have to wait for spoonfeeding from you again, before I can implement these....

                                My take- costs approx- 2.5-3K.
                                Hahha, so I'm God now?? J/k! Thanks a lot dude
                                And yes, I'm available all time, just be sure to pay your Royalty charges!

                                Originally posted by Srijan View Post
                                @digi

                                Well, my guess is 3k approx for the whole setup.
                                Btw, how much time did it demand?(just curious)
                                Thanks dude. Sourcing the projectors was the most time consuming thing in this project. I had this idea since 2 months, but couldn't find sources for the projectors,
                                Finally got a source after one month of searching and asking everyone I know. Then, fabrication of parts, calculations, thinking,prototyping took 3 weeks. And one week for the final assembling and finishing. So the actual work took 1 month, while sourcing the projectors took another one month.

                                Originally posted by santoosh View Post
                                not necessarily , but he wanted 4 xenons when we spoke

                                dunno nw though
                                Idea changed, look above
                                Last edited by digislayer; 07-11-2009, 02:06 AM.
                                Sunny.

                                Yamaha Spare Parts price list for ALL Yamaha bikes, Parts Catalogue for YZF R15 and FZ16:
                                Yamaha Spare Parts Price List/ Bike Parts Catalogues - 2010 (UPDATED)


                                A complete DIY Projector Headlamp Tutorial for YZF R15: DIY Projector Headlights for R15!

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