Yellow Headlight Ring

[monkeynuts]

I had a thought and decided to strip the headlight down to see if it was possible to change the outer ring colour.
Cost was Zero, just an hour carefully pulling the light unit apart and sticking some yellow plastic between the LED chip and the clear plastic rings that give the white ring.
While I had the front in bits, I decided to do the LCD colour.

 

[nampus]

Looks cool!

 

[Vintage Veloce]

Wow, that's cool. I think in the USA I'd get a ticket for that.

 

[Max Kool]

If it’s just the drl you might get away with it. Think Dodge Challenger...

 

[stroem]

Wow, that's cool. I think in the USA I'd get a ticket for that.

I think it is state by state. I ran yellow lights on cars before.

 

[Vintage Veloce]

If it’s just the drl you might get away with it. Think Dodge Challenger...

Had to google drl = daytime running lights. That might work. ;-)

 

[monkeynuts]

No problem with it in the uk

 

[BISavage]

That's pretty cool.
Is it 4 leds, or is it only one left one right.
Was just thinking of possibilities for top half bottom half combos

 

[monkeynuts]

That's pretty cool.
Is it 4 leds, or is it only one left one right.
Was just thinking of possibilities for top half bottom half combos

There are 4 LED ‘s. You can split it top and bottom if you like

 

[Vintage Veloce]

Did you invert the LCD with some polarizing film?

 

[monkeynuts]

Did you invert the LCD with some polarizing film?

I used a yellow lid from an aerosol can, you need something with sufficient density. I think you would need to use multiple layers of film for it to work and give you a deep enough of a colour. The pieces needed to be about 10 x 6mm, stuck them to the small PCB board that the LED emitter was attached to with some double sided foam tape.

 

[ichbinbier]

On Instagram @JimmyGalactic used to sell coloured plexi with mounting arms for the 'pilens.
Full circle or just to cover the drl. He used to be on the other forum, not sure if he is here.

This is his picture of his bike.

 

[DLXII]

Sorry to necro this thread, but I'm trying to recreate this mod myself and I'm having trouble with disassembling the headlight. I unscrewed the 4 black screws on the backside of the headlight, but I can't figure out what to do next. I can see 2 plastic tabs on the front side - do I just need to push those in to pry the housing open?

 

[monkeynuts]

The front clear lens of the headlight needs to be carefully removed. Gently prise it off using a screwdriver, you will then need to strip the light down to access the 4 x LED’s that light the ring up. I put some yellow plastic between the LED’s and the plastic rings.

 

[DLXII]

Thanks for all the help! I ended up wrapping the plastic rings with yellow headlight vinyl. I'm obsessed with the new look now.

 

[monkeynuts]

Nice idea, I like.

 

[Mutaboe]

Thanks for all the help! I ended up wrapping the plastic rings with yellow headlight vinyl. I'm obsessed with the new look now.
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Sorry for re-necro this thread once again. I tried to reach you at Reddit but have found you here.
I'm the happy owner of Svartpilen 401 2023 and love how you made the drl. It's awesome.
Please advise, how did you apply the vinyl onto the ring? Was is a single piece from a certain die cut?

 

[Mutaboe]

I had a thought and decided to strip the headlight down to see if it was possible to change the outer ring colour.
Cost was Zero, just an hour carefully pulling the light unit apart and sticking some yellow plastic between the LED chip and the clear plastic rings that give the white ring.
While I had the front in bits, I decided to do the LCD colour.

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Do you remember how you opened the headlight? Was the lens somehow sealed to the black body? Are there any special places to prise it off?
I'm having problems with taking of the cover as it seems to be not only pressed and requires something else than a plastic prayer. Thanks!

 

[monkeynuts]

Hi
The light is just a tight push fit. I used a thin tool to get between the front clear lens and the rear cover, slowly going around the edge until it started parting. it isn't glued together.

 

[Mutaboe]

Hi
The light is just a tight push fit. I used a thin tool to get between the front clear lens and the rear cover, slowly going around the edge until it started parting. it isn't glued together.

Thank you for your response!
That sounds encouraging. I’ve already tried once without success, so I plan to try again next week at a garage that specializes in automotive optics.
What confused me is that after my attempts there wasn’t even the slightest gap between the lens and the housing. I also couldn’t find any tabs or clips, so I assumed they might be glued.