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What does this do?!

That is a nice idea!
 

Prototype Tested

SugarCampApex said:
LJ 452 said:
I say it adjusts the headlight screw, not a bad idea actually. It's not stock that's why your not getting a quick answer.
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It is attached to the headlight screw! It is a home-made headlight adjuster I made last night for under $20! I will call it the Yama-aimer! LOL

Parts were purchased at HarborFreight.com but can be purchased at almost any big hardware store.
1. Quick Release Hex Socket Extension and Angled Bit holder ($11:99):
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96726 Took off the angled head adapter.

2. Hex to 1/4" drive adapter($3.99):
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42191 I just needed the 1/4" drive adapter.

3. 11 Piece 1/4" Mini Magnetic Driver Set ($2.99):
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95320 I just needed the driver.

4. Hose clamp from my parts bin: free!

5. 10mm 1/4" drive socket from my box of junk tools: free!

6. Electrical tape to hold the adapter and the socket on the flexshaft: free!

Time of installation: 20 minutes.
1. Remove panel.
2. Assemble parts and tape it together.
3. Route through the wire/cable holder on the riser.
4. Put socket on the aim adjuster bolt.
5. Attach hose clamp in order to put pressure on shaft in order to keep socket from popping off.
6. Attach thumbwheel.
7. Re-install panel.

Now I can adjust the headlight aim at any time without disassembly!
:jump:
Note: I also installed a set screw on the thumbwheel. This is optional and the thumbwheel can be removed and stored in your pocket.
Click to expand...

I tested the prototype last weekend by putting on 600 miles. Hit some rought trails and the Yama-aimer stayed on the adjusting screw and worked flawlessly! ;)!
 
I'm impressed...

i'll get to that next winter, i didn't usually ride all that much at night before, but plan on doing so soon..

;)!
 
Re: Prototype Tested

SugarCampApex said:
SugarCampApex said:
LJ 452 said:
I say it adjusts the headlight screw, not a bad idea actually. It's not stock that's why your not getting a quick answer.
Click to expand...

It is attached to the headlight screw! It is a home-made headlight adjuster I made last night for under $20! I will call it the Yama-aimer! LOL

Parts were purchased at HarborFreight.com but can be purchased at almost any big hardware store.
1. Quick Release Hex Socket Extension and Angled Bit holder ($11:99):
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96726 Took off the angled head adapter.

2. Hex to 1/4" drive adapter($3.99):
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42191 I just needed the 1/4" drive adapter.

3. 11 Piece 1/4" Mini Magnetic Driver Set ($2.99):
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95320 I just needed the driver.

4. Hose clamp from my parts bin: free!

5. 10mm 1/4" drive socket from my box of junk tools: free!

6. Electrical tape to hold the adapter and the socket on the flexshaft: free!

Time of installation: 20 minutes.
1. Remove panel.
2. Assemble parts and tape it together.
3. Route through the wire/cable holder on the riser.
4. Put socket on the aim adjuster bolt.
5. Attach hose clamp in order to put pressure on shaft in order to keep socket from popping off.
6. Attach thumbwheel.
7. Re-install panel.

Now I can adjust the headlight aim at any time without disassembly!
:jump:
Note: I also installed a set screw on the thumbwheel. This is optional and the thumbwheel can be removed and stored in your pocket.
Click to expand...

I tested the prototype last weekend by putting on 600 miles. Hit some rought trails and the Yama-aimer stayed on the adjusting screw and worked flawlessly! ;)!
Click to expand...

That is a sweeeeet idea!!!!!!!!!!

Nice brainpower to think that up too!!!!!!!

Mike
 
Just reading this post for the first time, I thought that knob was going to turn out to be the ripcord for the sled parachute . . .
 
SugarCampApex said:
LJ 452 said:
I say it adjusts the headlight screw, not a bab idea actually. It's not stock that's why your not getting a quick answer.
Click to expand...

It is attached to the headlight screw! It is a home-made headlight adjuster I made last night for under $20! I will call it the Yama-aimer! LOL

Parts were purchased at HarborFreight.com but can be purchased at almost any big hardware store.
1. Quick Release Hex Socket Extension and Angled Bit holder ($11:99):
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96726 Took off the angled head adapter.

2. Hex to 1/4" drive adapter($3.99):
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42191 I just needed the 1/4" drive adapter.

3. 11 Piece 1/4" Mini Magnetic Driver Set ($2.99):
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95320 I just needed the driver.

4. Hose clamp from my parts bin: free!

5. 10mm 1/4" drive socket from my box of junk tools: free!

6. Electrical tape to hold the adapter and the socket on the flexshaft: free!

Time of installation: 20 minutes.
1. Remove panel.
2. Assemble parts and tape it together.
3. Route through the wire/cable holder on the riser.
4. Put socket on the aim adjuster bolt.
5. Attach hose clamp in order to put pressure on shaft in order to keep socket from popping off.
6. Attach thumbwheel.
7. Re-install panel.

Now I can adjust the headlight aim at any time without disassembly!
:jump:
Note: I also installed a set screw on the thumbwheel. This is optional and the thumbwheel can be removed and stored in your pocket.
Click to expand...

How has your headlight adjuster mod held up? any changes to the prototype? I think I may get the parts and make one.
 
The aimer has held up worked great. One change would be to usa a longer hex shaft to bring the adjustment knob to the top of the handle bar.
 
I took the mono out of my sled and replaced with a ZX2. I'm going to see if I can figure a way to rig the servo from the ohlins to adjust the light and use the handlebar switch. Anybody know how many rotations that servo is capable of? I think it would be cool to use the shock stiffness level on the display to adjust your headlight
 
guardrail said:
I was thinking the step motor from the shock :dunno: :dunno:
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That might work... depends on how many rotations the shock motor does. The steps (number of and length of..) need to make sense for the application.
 
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