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GAS MASK HEADLIGHT - lenses to use??
« on: March 04, 2010, 12:50:49 PM »
HEY HEY!  I found a few pics of these around the net...and now I'm addicted to the idea!  I want to make one for my bike.  
  I have the gask mask I want to use sorted out..... but I'm looking for a proper set of good n' bright lenses/bulbs to put in the front.

I heard about a "fisheye" bulb....of sorts, something like on the front of the 05' ducati 999's or something similar....like a 2" diameter??  One for each eye.

My thoughts are to take out the lenses of the gas mask...and "adjust" the openings to fit just around the bulbs....and mount it.   One eye for low beam....two eyes on for high.

What do you guys think?  And any Idea where to get some small "lights" that would work?


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The bike on the right has one.... this is the pic that got me started on them.... tooo coool   ACE CAFE!! WOOOH


one on a Monster....and HEY! If you look close...he has the bio-hazard symbols on the bike...just like the gauge faces I made for my K8.... Wicked!


another...



and a close up....



If somebody had any ideas...it'd be greatly appreciated!!!!
Cheers all!


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Re: GAS MASK HEADLIGHT - lenses to use??
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2010, 12:56:48 PM »
Buell headlights maybe?
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Re: GAS MASK HEADLIGHT - lenses to use??
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2010, 01:01:45 PM »
oh yeah! Never thought of them....I'll look into that! Thanks!
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« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2010, 05:25:29 PM »
Any followup to this?
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« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2010, 06:48:36 PM »
Wow!! That is really cool!! :o Do you use a regular, old school gas mask? Man, that is really an awesome idea!!
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« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2010, 07:09:16 PM »
What do you mean "old school?"  The gas masks we use in the army are older than that one!
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Re: GAS MASK HEADLIGHT - lenses to use??
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2010, 04:09:01 AM »
Ahaha!!!  Sorry guys... I haven't actually done it yet... Because I'm such a cheap ass....I'm waiting for an excellent deal on DOT approved lights that will fit a mask.   (the little ones are expensive!)   But I will be rockin' it for next year...

The gas mask I was thinking of was the Israeli GI mask.... just because I can find them for around $20...and they're symmetrical.  
Also really like the look of the canister off to the one side though!...so not sure yet.

I think it'll fit well with my Bio-Hazard bike theme!

Cheers!!

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« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2010, 05:19:43 AM »
The filter area looks like a good place for a horn ;D
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« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2010, 05:34:30 AM »
Glad you posted a pic of your bike, I was wondering if your bike was tough enough to pull off the "look" otherwise it would look just plain dumb on the wrong bike.

Your bike looks way cool and tough enough to pull of that look.

Great job on the bike.

I'm off to find your build thread.
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« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2010, 06:45:12 AM »
Bollingball...GENIUS!  Filter horn...that's perfect man!

Thanks Toxic!  Bad-Ass n' tough was what I was going for!....

a link to my budget build is right at the bottom of all my posts..."Project Bio-Hazard"
Cheers!
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« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2010, 09:23:02 AM »
After looking at Hednuts bike (super nice job BTW) maybe you and Toxic should switch handles!
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« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2010, 10:12:08 AM »
Hahaha.... Good call! 
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« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2010, 10:54:15 AM »
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« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2010, 11:28:06 AM »
haha that's excellent. it would fit the bike perfectly
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« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2010, 12:54:38 PM »
Quote from: Lavis500 on November 03, 2010, 07:09:16 PM
What do you mean "old school?"  The gas masks we use in the army are older than that one!
I was thinking they looked like WWII type. I guess I'm wrong.
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Re: GAS MASK HEADLIGHT - lenses to use??
« Reply #15 on: November 05, 2010, 03:37:44 AM »
Quote from: swellguy on November 04, 2010, 10:54:15 AM
I personally think it looks ugly as hell, but . . .

these lights might work:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/headlight-motorcycle-cafe-racer-motorcycle-cafe-racer-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem53e2380bbaQQitemZ360277609402QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_861wt_912

Ahah... yeah It's totally a personal preference thing...I'm sure most will either hate it or say "BADDASS!"  :D

Those lights are a little big... need something in the 2.5" range.  I shall keep on looking!~
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Re: GAS MASK HEADLIGHT - lenses to use??
« Reply #17 on: November 05, 2010, 10:06:33 AM »
I'd be concerned about bulbs and/or housings becoming so hot they they soften or even melt the gas mask rubber.
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Re: GAS MASK HEADLIGHT - lenses to use??
« Reply #18 on: November 05, 2010, 05:16:52 PM »
I wouldn't worry about the gas mask rubber.  Perhaps it would be easier to buy an automobile headlight and remove the reflector.  Cut/shave it to fit, then seal it to the eyepiece of the gas mask.  The rear of the reflector will allow you to use auto headlights.  From there its just up to you to pick whatever style of lights you want.

I bet you could find a half decent set of headlight reflectors that you could cannibalize for really cheap at a pick and pull.  Just my $.02

EDIT:  Or, could you make something like these work?  http://www.jcwhitney.com/platinum-burners-55-watt-clear-lens-driving-light-kit/p2023274.jcwx?filterid=c2811o40j1  2.5" diameter
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Re: GAS MASK HEADLIGHT - lenses to use??
« Reply #19 on: November 05, 2010, 11:56:42 PM »
i think they stink,hence the gas mask.
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Re: GAS MASK HEADLIGHT - lenses to use??
« Reply #20 on: November 08, 2010, 06:03:46 AM »
Hahah!  Thanks guys! ....excellent choice of lights... I like those JC $24 ones....cause they're in my price range!  :D

I'll definately mess around with something.... cannabilizing also fits my style nicely....hmmmmmmm

Good Stuff!
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« Reply #21 on: January 06, 2011, 12:04:41 PM »
I was doing some research on the internet and found your post, looking to do some gasmask headlights too. Wondering if you started yours yet and if so, do you have any pics?

thanks a bunch..

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Re: GAS MASK HEADLIGHT - lenses to use??
« Reply #22 on: January 06, 2011, 12:14:20 PM »
Quote from: HedNut on March 04, 2010, 12:50:49 PM
HEY HEY!  I found a few pics of these around the net...and now I'm addicted to the idea!  I want to make one for my bike.  
  I have the gask mask I want to use sorted out..... but I'm looking for a proper set of good n' bright lenses/bulbs to put in the front.


What do you guys think?  And any Idea where to get some small "lights" that would work?

and a close up....




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Re: GAS MASK HEADLIGHT - lenses to use??
« Reply #23 on: January 06, 2011, 12:51:47 PM »
Quote from: HedNut on November 04, 2010, 04:09:01 AM
Ahaha!!!  Sorry guys... I haven't actually done it yet... Because I'm such a cheap ass....I'm waiting for an excellent deal on DOT approved lights that will fit a mask.   (the little ones are expensive!)   But I will be rockin' it for next year...

The gas mask I was thinking of was the Israeli GI mask.... just because I can find them for around $20...and they're symmetrical.   
Also really like the look of the canister off to the one side though!...so not sure yet.

I think it'll fit well with my Bio-Hazard bike theme!

Cheers!!



If you're doing a biohazard theme bike, you should get an emblem/ decal made for it that reads "MOPP Level 4." (Mission Oriented Protective Posture)  Level 4 just means you've donned all protective gear.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOPP

Then all you'd need to do is to figure out how to get an NBC suit over your bike.  ;D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBC_suit




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Re: GAS MASK HEADLIGHT - lenses to use??
« Reply #24 on: January 07, 2011, 05:18:31 AM »
Bhaha! I love the ideas!!!  MOPP Level 4!...Cycleranger...that Robot face scares me.... :D

As for starting my gasmask light-o-dreams...  It is yet to be realized.  Still searching for my cheapo' deals.  I will definately keep you all posted though!

Cheers!
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