One of the very first renderings shows some very discreet daylight running lights and it has been the intention from very early on to follow that on and incorporate on the bike. I'm no lighting expert, so have had to seek some advice (cheers Si!) but have experimented with various ideas to get to this point.
Following on from a simple solidworks model, it was time to CNC machine the aluminium light guide mounts from a solid billet. These will mount to the subframe and sit beside the main projector light.
All that needs to be done to these is to make up a mounting bracket and polish the light guide profile in order to reflect as much light as possible.
Next up, was to form a piece of acrylic rod to sit in the profile (a quick blast in the oven helped soften it) with some recesses machined in each end to recieve the LED's, which are currently wired into the loom on the bike, illuminating my test lights.
Below you can see the desired effect working with a low powered LED (I needed a semi lit room to prevent glare on the camera). The final light guide will be illuminated from either end with a polished back, so will emit plently of light and like rather funky sat in front of the air inlet ducts. Can't wait to see it on the bike!
Would love to see some details on how you mated the acrylic rod to the led light source. paddlenbike at yahoo . com.
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