RE: "DIY MODS" and TRICKS to SAVE $$$$$$
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RE: "DIY MODS" and TRICKS to SAVE $$$$$$ - 5/3/2008 2:01:18 PM
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russl179
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I got sick of the license plate underneath the tourpak. So, I relocated the plate using two "P or "Adel" clamps (the diameter of the saddlebag guard tube is 5/8").
Then, I bought a license plate light kit from Dennis Kirk ($19.99), and wired it, through the light bar to the brake light. I had a black leather plate made to fit the exposed license plate bracket underneath the tourpak. When the bike is running, the original license plate light shines right on the silver bar and shield. It looks pretty cool.
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 5/14/2008 3:51:24 PM
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CurlMan
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I'm interested in changing the instrument lights on my 96 FLHTCI. Any information you could share as far as problems I may incounter with the speedbo and tach and also what bulbs will replace the HD bulbs from AutoZone. Any information would be most appreciated. Thanks
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 5/19/2008 1:48:36 PM
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TRUBRIT
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iPod set up on SG. I installed the Harmon Kardon iDrive and mounted a new generation iPod Nano inside the fairing. 1,000 songs, access to playlists, etc. Easy to operate and in view while riding. A baggy over the knob and display if it rains. Over 3,000 miles and no problems. $25.00 including shipping off ebay.
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 5/30/2008 11:18:51 PM
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GzrGlide
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Chassis Jack for lifting back of bike to take wheel out:
Used an old car jack and added a plate for stability and a steel bar to go across the bottom of the frame brace. If you don't add the steel bar, you'll bend the frame brace (not a good thing).
You can see it about midway up the frame in the pic below.
Also went to work and welded up a chassis lifting thingy for when I work on the front end of the bike:
Notice it's tied down at the back. Just in case.........
Lifts it high enough I can roll the front wheel out.
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 5/30/2008 11:23:14 PM
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PapaTravis
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ORIGINAL: GzrGlide
Made my own mini bike lifting thingy....
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Looks good. They sell one for like $100. Yours I like better. Hand made at it's best. Only thing I would do different is to saw the handle off, and figure a way to make it removable. And, ya might want to add some foam to the top rail, to keep from maring the frame rails (I bet an old garden hose cut length wise would work).
Good job...
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 5/30/2008 11:55:05 PM
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GzrGlide
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ORIGINAL: PapaTravis
Looks good. They sell one for like $100. Yours I like better. Hand made at it's best. Only thing I would do different is to saw the handle off, and figure a way to make it removable. And, ya might want to add some foam to the top rail, to keep from maring the frame rails (I bet an old garden hose cut length wise would work).
Good job...
Thanks. I thought of making the handle removable, but then I have two piecs to store and I think I would lose the rigidity of it.
I used to have a piece of foam pipe insulation wrapped around it, but it didn't last long. So yeah the garden hose piece is a great idea. Now I know what I'm doing tommorow over coffee!!! :)
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 5/31/2008 2:29:09 AM
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relli
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or maybe a piece of automotive heater hose would be more durable???
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 5/31/2008 4:36:26 AM
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Wally
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Why not use the first device to lift the front of the bike also?
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 5/31/2008 8:51:17 AM
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GzrGlide
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Don't know why I never tried that. The Chassis lift is actually alot faster to use than the jack. Slide it into position, hang on to the bike with one hand and push/pull with the other to lever the bike up.
Actually I wonder if the chassis lift/lever would work to raise the back end up. Hmmmmm......will have to try it. Back end has to come up pretty high to get the rear wheel out though.
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 6/9/2008 2:00:18 AM
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DIY 2 x 1 Exhaust system.
Cut off and plated the hole on the rear header pipe that went to the LS muffler
Replaced RS muffler with LS muffler
Instant 2 x 1
Good Luck
Did you have to remap the FI system?
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RE: "\\\\\\;DIY MODS"\\\\\\; WAY TO GO :) - 6/14/2008 6:22:57 AM
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AlleyKatt
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Bought the OL a 08 Street Glide and realized she needed something to hold paperwork and all her loose stuff in an organized fasion in her saddle bag. I wasn''''t going to pay the stealer for the HD organizer. \\;\\\\\\; Went to Home Depot to get some stuff to lock the bags on and there it was, a HD nail apron for .99 We brought one home, held it up in the bag, market the holes, put eyelets in them then put the pins through eyelets to hold back in place. \\;\\\\\\; Next I stretched it out and took out the lid hook retainer screws and put them through the bag. \\;\\\\\\; A little velcro at the bottom and viola, an instant organizer for less than $1 ( I had the velcro). \\;\\\\\\; We are gonna mod it by sewing the 2 nail pockets vertically in half for seperate compartments. \\;\\\\\\; I will post pics later today.
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RE: "\\\\\\;DIY MODS"\\\\\\; WAY TO GO :) - 6/14/2008 8:34:42 AM
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RE: "\\\\\\;DIY MODS"\\\\\\; WAY TO GO :) - 6/14/2008 1:29:28 PM
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GzrGlide
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Thats freakin brilliant!!!!!
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RE: "\\;DIY MODS"\\; WAY TO GO :) - 6/14/2008 4:19:48 PM
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skunk237
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Protect the screw that holds down the seat!!!! I got tired of Fu!@#ng around trying to get the darn screw off to take off the seat.... I went to Tractor Supply and for about .50 cents picked up 2 different lengths of THUMB SCREWS,,,,, found the right length one, put a plastic washer on it,, \\;and threw the HD seat screw away....NOW.... easy to take off with no screw driver,,, no scratching of fender,, and easy to put back in.....
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RE: "\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;DIY MODS"... - 6/14/2008 9:07:08 PM
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AlleyKatt
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Decided to make a way to lock my bags on so they spring couldn''''''''t be pryed and bag lifted. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; Went to Home Depot, picked up a couple of clevis pins and spring clips. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; Took the bag off, pulled off the back retaining spring clip, cut off the spring, put bag back in place and lock with origninal front pin. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; Next, I inserted the clevis pin from the bike side, through the clip, the rubber grommet into the bag, slipped on the washer off the original pin and then put in the spring clip. \\; I will mark the pin just past the spring clip and cut the pin off.
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