I used 1/4"-28 socket head bolts and once I shaved off a little they fit perfect inside the shell. A bit of epoxy and I was finished.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
License Plate Bolts
I liked this idea after I seen 44 Cal. Bolts online at JP Cycles. I couldn't get any here in Canada but I could get nickel plated 9mm rounds. Anyhow after making some jigs for my lathe and some trial and error, I was very happy with how they turned out.
I used 1/4"-28 socket head bolts and once I shaved off a little they fit perfect inside the shell. A bit of epoxy and I was finished.
I used 1/4"-28 socket head bolts and once I shaved off a little they fit perfect inside the shell. A bit of epoxy and I was finished.
Friday, March 4, 2011
The new "Ultimate Seat" versus Stock.
The seat on the left is stock and the one on the right is the "Ultimate seat" I hope this seat is as good as the reviews. Notice, I also got the back rest with pouch and a set of rain covers.
UPDATE: Well, had my 1st ride for the 2011 season. So far love the seat ( was only an hour) the real test will be all day ride. Much more comfortable than stock seat.
Note: On the Ultimate website I didn't notice the warning that the stock passenger seat will not fit with the Ultimate rider seat. So trying to save money I only ordered the riders seat... guess what is now on order..:-(
WARNING! the stock passenger seat will not fit with the Ultimate rider seat. You will have to order both unless you want a bare rear fender.
Ride on...
UPDATE: Well, had my 1st ride for the 2011 season. So far love the seat ( was only an hour) the real test will be all day ride. Much more comfortable than stock seat.
Note: On the Ultimate website I didn't notice the warning that the stock passenger seat will not fit with the Ultimate rider seat. So trying to save money I only ordered the riders seat... guess what is now on order..:-(
WARNING! the stock passenger seat will not fit with the Ultimate rider seat. You will have to order both unless you want a bare rear fender.
Ride on...
Monday, February 21, 2011
License Plate mount
For some reason my bike came with a large license plate holder / mount. It was made of black plastic and just plain big. Almost the size of a standard vehicle plate. Anyhow, I decided to make a replacement out of 1/16" stainless steel and keep the stock reflectors.
The original mount is on top of the cargo rack in this pic. The new mount is in position where it is supposed to be above the tail light. I also made another small bracket for the side reflectors.
I had the two pieces done in a black gloss powder coat.
Another winter project finished.
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| Old stock mount |
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| New home made mount |
I had the two pieces done in a black gloss powder coat.
Another winter project finished.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Rifle scope ring to mount clock on handlebars
I had a rifle scope mount kicking around. It was the same diameter as my handle bars so I decided to use it as a mount. Works like a charm.
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