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#1013
10-26-2008, 03:31 PM
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#1014
10-27-2008, 03:12 PM
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temporary pillion
I have a solo seat & wanted the option of a temporary pillion. Also have a luugage rack that is too useful to remove. Anyway with flat paint I was told that suction cup pillion wouldnt work. So I made my own seat. 2 2x6 x10 long. 1 piece plywood 8x12. high density foam. 10 -1 1/2 wood screws and a black leather coat from thrift store. Construction is self explanitory. 2x6s must be contoured to fit fender (jigsaw and rasp). I glued fabric to bottom of wood to protect the paint. Cost about $5-$10
Last edited by soldierbot; 04-02-2021 at 07:46 AM.
#1015
10-27-2008, 06:00 PM
#1016
10-30-2008, 09:14 AM
I have a solo seat & wanted the option of a temporary pillion. Also have a luugage rack that is too useful to remove. Anyway with flat paint I was told that suction cup pillion wouldnt work. So I made my own seat. 2 2x6 x10 long. 1 piece plywood 8x12. high density foam. 10 -1 1/2 wood screws and a black leather coat from thrift store. Construction is self explanitory. 2x6s must be contoured to fit fender (jigsaw and rasp). I glued fabric to bottom of wood to protect the paint. Cost about $5-$10
#1017
11-06-2008, 09:15 AM
I'm not sure if these qualify cause although the parts were made with some materials I had on hand, it did require a lathe and milling machine to make, but I'll put them here anyway. The first is a new choke **** that I made from stainless steel and incorporated the chin strap screw from my military combination cap (U. S. Coast Guard).
The other is a bracket that I built to replace the sissy bar/back rest when I'm not carrying a passenger, etc. It's made from aluminum and uses the hat device from a USCG garrison cap. I clipped the prongs the clutch fasteners attach to. I used double backed tape to attach it to the bar. I eventually plan to have it chrome plated. I can easily replace the sissy bar should it be needed.
Dave
The other is a bracket that I built to replace the sissy bar/back rest when I'm not carrying a passenger, etc. It's made from aluminum and uses the hat device from a USCG garrison cap. I clipped the prongs the clutch fasteners attach to. I used double backed tape to attach it to the bar. I eventually plan to have it chrome plated. I can easily replace the sissy bar should it be needed.
Dave
Good job cheng.
Very creative, and, well executed.
mud
#1018
11-06-2008, 09:16 AM
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I always drink a big beer after I build something
so I built something to compact the refuse for reCycle.
Built a can crusher like the one below about thirty years ago.
About twenty five years ago some ace whole stole it.
So I finally got around to building a new one.
24 oz can is shown, also does 12 oz and 16 oz.
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I always drink a big beer after I build something
so I built something to compact the refuse for reCycle.
Built a can crusher like the one below about thirty years ago.
About twenty five years ago some ace whole stole it.
So I finally got around to building a new one.
24 oz can is shown, also does 12 oz and 16 oz.
2008 mudCrusher..........
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Last edited by mud; 10-05-2009 at 09:59 AM. Reason: reload the missing pictures
#1020
11-07-2008, 12:30 PM
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