Topic: Really's Kid got his first bike

[Really?]

RAF mentioned to ask first about parts from 4into1 in a new member post, so I am asking....is this worth it?  Not looking for anything spectacular, it will not be really ridden at night.  Will probably and eventually replace the bulb with a LED. 

https://4into1.com/7-h4-halogen-motorcycle-headlight/?srsltid=AfmBOoooKEu8YyHGKBKMqxgFzTomZchPZinwSrUpoxTy-JU3Z2C0jIZ1PMO_OOS_Code:%20PMO_Deferred_Code:%20DEF=BP%20PMO_Defe%20rred_Name:%20Panini%20Process%20PMO_After_Hours_Approval:%20PMO_After_Hours_Worked:%20PMO_Call_Comments:%20PMO_Call_AddComments:%20Prepped%20and%20shipped%20Panini.%20Ran%20diagnostics%20and%20tested%20hardware.%20Fixed%20any%20known%20issues%20and%20returned%20to%20good%20stock.%20Or%20documented%20if%20damaged%20beyond%20repair%20to%20send%20back%20to%20Panini%20if%20needed.%20PMO_Product_Number:%20Panini%20PMO_Serial_Number:%20%20%20%20532074380%20PMO_PartNumber:%20PMO_LBR_HRS:%202.0%20PMO_TRVL_HRS:%20PMO_START_DATETIME:%2012/10/2024%20%2012:00%20PMO_END_DATETIME:%2012/10/2024%2012:00%20End_TMPLT:%20Outgoing%20Tracking%20#7706%205330%202614%20Return%20Tracking%20#7915%207146%205226

[Stev-o]

... so I am asking....is this worth it?   

Hey Rick...most of us avoid buying the cheap chinese crap [CCC] from them, but it's only twenty bucks.  I'd ask about warranty before buying. 

And BTW - halogen lamps generally draw significantly more power from the elec system, maybe LED is a better choice?

[Really?]

... so I am asking....is this worth it?   

Hey Rick...most of us avoid buying the cheap chinese crap [CCC] from them, but it's only twenty bucks.  I'd ask about warranty before buying. 

And BTW - halogen lamps generally draw significantly more power from the elec system, maybe LED is a better choice?

When it comes to the CCC stuff, I hear ya!  Having three Jeeps and a Dodge, I learned my lesson long time ago.  But, that was mostly with electronic stuff.  Yup, I am aware that the halogen bulb will tax the system more than LED.  I was really just looking for the headlight shell to replace the sealed beam so we could do the LED bulb.   Funny thing, it is $20 through that link and $35 on Amazon. 

[Stev-o]

... so I am asking....is this worth it?   

Hey Rick...most of us avoid buying the cheap chinese crap [CCC] from them, but it's only twenty bucks.  I'd ask about warranty before buying. 

And BTW - halogen lamps generally draw significantly more power from the elec system, maybe LED is a better choice?

  Funny thing, it is $20 through that link and $35 on Amazon. 

Amazon price includes delivery?

[Really?]

It must, Prime Amazon Prime isn't what it used to be for sure.

[RAFster122s]

Avoid 4-into-1 like the plague, will keep you from buying twice...their stuff is cheap Chinese crap and doesn't hold up if it works.
Headlights you would be better off getting a Valeo (Cibie) E code or Similar from eBay, the optics on a good glass lense make a huge difference. If you get someone's repacked crap like I once got a Hella in the Cibie box and I returned it.it was a discounted lamp but someone pulled a fast one on the return. Valeo bought Cibie several decades ago, Cibie has some of best inexpensive optics available. Crisp cutoff, no scattering and good quality.

I don't cheap out on primary headlights, tires and brakes, nor oil..

[Really?]

Thanks for the info, I will dig further.  Couldn't really find much "Valeo (Cibie) E code" or similar to that search criteria yesterday.  Hella 7" round E code H4 did pop up a lot.  I know to stay away from that particular headlight shell and focus more on the tried and trusted ones, even though they cost a bit more. 

[RAFster122s]

What I bought was Cibie 82440, nla on Amazon unfortunately

[RAFster122s]

Hella aren't awful, just not as good as the cibie

[Really?]

We put the steering stabilizer on the kids bike that I picked up from bikerbart a donkeys age ago. It was originally going on momma's bike but never did. Glad it is getting used.

[Stev-o]

How's it running?

[Really?]

It seems to be running okay.  Idle is getting stronger.  I guess since he has been riding it, rings are loosening up?!?  Took a bit to locate an oil leak, got that fixed.  Oiler screw was way out.  Shut that off and it stopped.  Turn signals still act stoopid, may need buy a new bar switch assembly. 

Other than that, it seems good!  For now.  :O

[Stev-o]

It seems to be running okay.  Idle is getting stronger.  I guess since he has been riding it, rings are loosening up?!? 

Yeah, they tend to run better when ridden regularly....

[RAFster122s]

JTMarks on eBay has decent prices on good quality aftermarket switch assembly... Occasionally they will send you a discount offer, don't ignore the offers as they are limited time offers.
They often have OEM switch assemblies too, but at OEM like prices if you can afford them.

[Really?]

Thanks for the info RAF!  I found JTMarks and they have that same controller for $1 more but has free shipping so it's cheaper than VintageCB750.  What sux is that the controller was new to begin with.  We just took too long to mount it. 

[Really?]

Well, to start off, the kid is okay.  Just a little sore.  He was wearing his helmet, gloves and a leather jacket. 

He swung too wide on a corner, hit a curb and flipped it.  At quick glance, the bike is repairable.  I am seeing tank (not repairable by me), bars, redo the rear cowl, muffler and a points cover. 

i'm a lill freaked tho!

[MauiK3]

Good that injuries were minor. Hope the bike heals as well.

[Stev-o]

Well, to start off, the kid is okay.

Hey Rick...glad to hear he is ok, bikes can be repaired.   

[Really?]

Well, to start off, the kid is okay.

Hey Rick...glad to hear he is ok, bikes can be repaired.   

 

Yup!  I am glad he is okay.  it is heavy on a dad.  He is a really good kid too!

We get to keep working on his build, which allows me to spend time doing something with him.  We both enjoy that. 

[RAFster122s]

Sorry to hear about the son's spill and bike damage. Hope he heals up quickly from the soreness a spill can bring. Odds are he will as youth allows you to bounce back very quickly.
Bike can be fixed, so that's a positive.

[Really?]

Well, things are slowly coming back together.  No pics today, possibly over the weekend.

So, replaced the left controller (turn signals respond better), replaced the clubmans with Tarozzi low rise clip-ons, replaced the mirrors and replaced the speedo/tach with minis as well as some other odds and ends.  78K tank should be arriving from ebay today.  Almost forgot, picked up the Hella reflector. 

I shaved off one of the bar mounts on the upper triple and will do the other one this weekend and polish.  Odd thing, taking the bar mount down, did not leave those large squares, kind of disappointed really.  the threaded holes are what was left. 

The kid is saving up for Tarozzi rearsets.  I will need to redo the seat and cowl.  So far, he is happy with the way it should turn out.  But that direction seems to keep changing.   

[Stev-o]

I shaved off one of the bar mounts on the upper triple and will do the other one this weekend and polish.  Odd thing, taking the bar mount down, did not leave those large squares, kind of disappointed really.  the threaded holes are what was left. 

Hey Rick...I might have a modified upper triple that might be better. Will look today if I have time but flying out to Wash St early tom morn, so it may be next week.

[Really?]

I shaved off one of the bar mounts on the upper triple and will do the other one this weekend and polish.  Odd thing, taking the bar mount down, did not leave those large squares, kind of disappointed really.  the threaded holes are what was left. 

Hey Rick...I might have a modified upper triple that might be better. Will look today if I have time but flying out to Wash St early tom morn, so it may be next week.

Cool cool, will look forward to see what you have.  Next week is fine too.