lietoome
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posted June 04, 2007 02:54 PM
raptor performance shift light
anyone ever install one of these?
  
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jdzx14
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posted June 04, 2007 03:01 PM
I have one in my 03 Mustang Gt, but it will work on the 14. I now that it will go up too 18 or 20k rpms i think.
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Lowering links, Brocks Strap Kit, Muzzy Full 4-2-1, No files, PC3, BMC Race filter, 6 inch extensions,16/44, Shinko 003 Ultra Soft..... SOLD!!!!!
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lietoome
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posted June 04, 2007 03:31 PM
I was wondering about the install. I've been too busy to even read the directions. Hopefully tonight I will have time.
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jdzx14
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posted June 04, 2007 04:14 PM
It was easy on a car, and I am sure its no different for a bike. Its basically like so.
1. Mount lght
2. Find key on hot wire
3. Wire a ground
4.Find tach signal from computer
5. Set your light
Go to there website it has detailed instruction for a car but i dont know about a bike. www.raptorperformance.com
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2007 Black ZX-14
Lowering links, Brocks Strap Kit, Muzzy Full 4-2-1, No files, PC3, BMC Race filter, 6 inch extensions,16/44, Shinko 003 Ultra Soft..... SOLD!!!!!
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lietoome
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posted June 04, 2007 05:54 PM
thanks.
L2M
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stevewfl
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posted June 04, 2007 08:26 PM
you mean you can't see the tiny little dim hidden one that came equipped on the bike!?
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lietoome
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posted June 05, 2007 04:33 AM
Nope, can't see that on on the cluster...can't find the baffle in my SMEG either???
I'm the idiot that needs a picture for EVERYTHING. 
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jw
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posted June 05, 2007 10:22 AM
 Edited By: jw on 5 Jun 2007 11:23
I bought one fo the MSD shift lights and found it hard to see during the day.
Does anyone know if the raptor shift light VISIBLE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT?
A shift light that is too dim is a waste of money!
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jdzx14
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posted June 05, 2007 11:42 AM
The raptor is pretty bright, its like 7-10 LED'S, I chose the blue one its the brightest!
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Lowering links, Brocks Strap Kit, Muzzy Full 4-2-1, No files, PC3, BMC Race filter, 6 inch extensions,16/44, Shinko 003 Ultra Soft..... SOLD!!!!!
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lietoome
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posted June 05, 2007 07:53 PM
JW, I've seen the MSD, it is really small. Have you considered a darker screen? I couldn't see the damn cluster in direct sunlight on my zx12...painted the screen flat black on the inside. Worked really really well. I'd recommend removing the screen and tape off about 6 inches. Hit it with flat black krylon rattle paint on the inside of the screen. I promise you, you cant tell the difference once you get it installed, it will come out real nice if you take your time.
Or, you can order a darker screen. Its cheaper than ordering a new shift light too. Let me know if you're interested in a Puig DB screen.
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lietoome
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posted June 05, 2007 07:56 PM
jd, what position did you set the switches? 4 cylinder mode? I know its probablly a dumb question, but I gotta ask.
thanks
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lietoome
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posted June 07, 2007 10:13 PM
Edited By: lietoome on 7 Jun 2007 23:20
yes it was a dumb question. Need the switches set to '8 cylinder' and then set the the light at 5 and 4 which will make it light at 10,8oo rpm. I'll test it on the way to work in the morning
Light is very bright. Install was really smooth with the advice of some of the peeps around here.
As always, thanks for the help and info!
FWIW:
ground--used the bolt that attaches the rear brake reservior.
12V on/off---tapped into the tail light fuse.
tach signal----throttle side plug in the rear, white wire with blue stripe.
Mounted the shiftlight on a homemade metal bracket and attached the bracket to the left (as your sitting on the bike)of the tip sensor. Just to the left of the the tip sensor,( dead center behind the instrument cluster) there is a threaded hole I used to mount the bracket. The threads are the same size as the chainguard screws.
Pics when I install the airshifter.
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jdzx14
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posted June 08, 2007 02:41 AM
Definately some pics, I would like to see it mounted, been thinkin about doin the same. By the way no problem on the advice, everyone on this site so far has been hepfull to me with advice, and I know how it feels to not know something and need to ask .
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2007 Black ZX-14
Lowering links, Brocks Strap Kit, Muzzy Full 4-2-1, No files, PC3, BMC Race filter, 6 inch extensions,16/44, Shinko 003 Ultra Soft..... SOLD!!!!!
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lietoome
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posted June 08, 2007 03:26 AM
Edited By: lietoome on 8 Jun 2007 04:28
JD, what do you have yours set at & what kind of gearing are you using?
Nevermind, i forgot that yours in on a 4 wheeler.
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lietoome
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posted June 08, 2007 09:49 AM
still not working...any thoughts???
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lietoome
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posted June 08, 2007 09:49 AM
FACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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smithabusa
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posted June 08, 2007 10:24 AM
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smithabusa
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posted June 08, 2007 10:26 AM
Hey guys,
Was just doing a search and found this. I realize i am a newbie member over here, but stay over at suzukihayabusa.org, have like 10K posts over there over the last 6 years. Anyhow i build shift light / launch lights etc for the busa and recently put one on a ZX14 and thought you may be interested to see it.
A local guy here brought me his ZX14 because the factory launch / shift light is very hard to see, he should be seeing spots now. I used a coil adapter harness to get power and tach signal, so just unplug #1 coil and plug this in and coil back into it etc. Then hook up ground and clutch switch, takes about 5 minutes to install.
I personally think Red would have looked nicer but oh well.
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smithabusa
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posted June 08, 2007 10:28 AM
With the clutch pulled in, you get a launch setting with an upper window, so you can set it to say 5000 - 5500 RPM the light comes on with clutch in, once you release the clutch you get normal shift light, and if you have an air shifter already i can wire it so that the shift light shifts your air shifter for auto-shift output.
Greg
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lietoome
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posted June 08, 2007 11:31 AM
Pics aren't showing up for me....where can I get the adapter?
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smithabusa
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posted June 08, 2007 12:09 PM
shoot me an email and I can send tbhe pics and part numbers of the connectors and pins I bought from schnitz, you can get power and tach from #1 coil.
g.smith@linktestlab.com
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lietoome
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posted June 08, 2007 12:55 PM
got the light to work. I had to set the dip switches like a 2 cylinder.
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lietoome
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posted June 15, 2007 11:30 PM
FWIW, I'm really happy with this light. Its the perfect size and I can see it really well in the daylight. Installation was really easy after I learned to read. The folks at Raptorperformance also called me back to make sure I had everything working. Really good people who appreciate their customers.
Smith, thanks for the help.
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