* HOW TO * under fifty bux *
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
ORIGINAL: JRK5892
hey the best cheap heater to use is the deals that lock on top of a propane tank... just barley turn it on and it will heat up in no time... the space heaters use to much electricty and you will puff fuses... i have used the propane deal all winter this year for the first time and am just AMAZED how well it works and how long the propane lasts!!!
hey the best cheap heater to use is the deals that lock on top of a propane tank... just barley turn it on and it will heat up in no time... the space heaters use to much electricty and you will puff fuses... i have used the propane deal all winter this year for the first time and am just AMAZED how well it works and how long the propane lasts!!!
I will be on the look out for one of my own.
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From: From Long Island, now in So. Cal
RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
ORIGINAL: mudpuddle
Looking at the picture reminded me of another free mod for those like me that don't like decals. I used a automatic center punch and dimpled the lower collar on the shock for positions one thru five, then removed the decal and the arrow below it.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
Ray, thanks for the reminder on the tank beatin pix.
Try to get to it real soon.
Eleven some odd thousand hits on these HOW TOpages,
not nearly enough feedback though.
comments from the peanut gallery
requests for more info
ideas for improvement on a design
ideas for a potentialproject
challenges
etc
needed
mud
Try to get to it real soon.
Eleven some odd thousand hits on these HOW TOpages,
not nearly enough feedback though.
comments from the peanut gallery
requests for more info
ideas for improvement on a design
ideas for a potentialproject
challenges
etc
needed
mud
ORIGINAL: RazorFXDB
Can't wait to see this!!
Thanks for reposting the bullet manouever.
FYI ... I've yet to relocate my horn. Just too cold to hold a tool with no heat
when it's -15oC. Actually bought a space heater for the shed, but to no avail.
It will be done ... don't want you or others to think your advice was wasted.
Ray.
ORIGINAL: mudpuddle
The first time I posted this a few pages back,
the imageshack pictures disappeared,
so I am reposting this.
Tomorrow, I am going to post up tank lift by fire,
and then, tank beating with a leather mullet.
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The first time I posted this a few pages back,
the imageshack pictures disappeared,
so I am reposting this.
Tomorrow, I am going to post up tank lift by fire,
and then, tank beating with a leather mullet.
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Thanks for reposting the bullet manouever.
FYI ... I've yet to relocate my horn. Just too cold to hold a tool with no heat
when it's -15oC. Actually bought a space heater for the shed, but to no avail.
It will be done ... don't want you or others to think your advice was wasted.
Ray.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
ORIGINAL: smileyelite
Got a question. Does anybody know of a under fifty bux mod to shorten the kick stand. Ive got a 2007 FDX and lowered the rear with progressive 11 inch shocks. The way it sets now doesn't give me that warm fuzzy feeling LOL.I'm afraid it could fall over if not parked on level ground. I've seen some replacements but they are expensive.
Smiley
Got a question. Does anybody know of a under fifty bux mod to shorten the kick stand. Ive got a 2007 FDX and lowered the rear with progressive 11 inch shocks. The way it sets now doesn't give me that warm fuzzy feeling LOL.I'm afraid it could fall over if not parked on level ground. I've seen some replacements but they are expensive.
Smiley
Bend to needed angle.
Trim if need be.
Gotta be careful though cause you can ruin the strength
if not done properly.
I don't know the specifics to advise on color to heat to,
and/or what type of quench if any.
Maybe someone else here can advise on that part.
Keep us updated.
mud
RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
JRK5892 asked me through PM how I painted my tank badges. I don't have any pics. but here it goes. I used 3M blue masking tape, torn into small pieces and placed behind the badge. On the Street Bob the badges are slightly raised due to the two sided tape that holds them on. First I placed small pieces of tape behind the badge until I had it surrounded. Then I taped off the entire tank and used sheets and t-shirts to cover everything elseI didn't want paint on. Fitting the tape behind the badge is a little tedious take your time. Then I just sprayed Krylon Flat Black, I didn't use any primer just paint and they have held up fine through the whole summer.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
ORIGINAL: metal_mike
been putting this one off for a while now....thanks for the step by step!
been putting this one off for a while now....thanks for the step by step!
Give it a shot mike.
Post up some pix when you get done.
mud.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
ORIGINAL: Citoriplus
Ifyou can find another guard you couldSpot,MIG, or wire weldthe two inside each other to make a kind of tin plywood out of it. It works out to be one of those "the sum being more than the parts things" and you could drill all the holes you like without worrying about causing any significant weakening of the whole.
ORIGINAL: mudpuddle
I considered boring the top side as well, and I still may do it.
If so, they will not line up straight on with these penetrations,
They will be located between the centers of these,
so as not to over weaken this component.
I considered boring the top side as well, and I still may do it.
If so, they will not line up straight on with these penetrations,
They will be located between the centers of these,
so as not to over weaken this component.
I have another guard Frank but, I don't think it would be worth that much effort,
and, probably not necessary anyway.
I will ride with mine like this for now and see how I like it.
I think you probably meant to type TIG.
MIG is your wire feed process.
I would like to seethe sandwich technique on the belt Guard.
Do it and post up some pix.
mud
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
ORIGINAL: MDodson
I will just make the tank 40.00 plus shippingor trade for dyna parts to fit a 04 FXDP.
Thanks MDodson
I will just make the tank 40.00 plus shippingor trade for dyna parts to fit a 04 FXDP.
Thanks MDodson
If you get it down any lower, I'm gonna have to take you up on it,
and section it into a narrower unit.
Real skinny like the old sporties.
mud