* HOW TO * under fifty bux *
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From: From Long Island, now in So. Cal
RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
ORIGINAL: RudeDog
Here's the link for the seat:
http://www.clubchopper.com/forums/sh...820#post733820
Plus I thought I sent you a bunch of copies of the PM replies I recieved from that thread? I'll send those again. . . . . .
O.K., email sent.
ORIGINAL: mudpuddle
Did not get the link Dog.
Doin it myself, for now.
When I find a seat maker /slash/ leather carver,
I will commission it out.
mud
Did not get the link Dog.
Doin it myself, for now.
When I find a seat maker /slash/ leather carver,
I will commission it out.
mud
http://www.clubchopper.com/forums/sh...820#post733820
Plus I thought I sent you a bunch of copies of the PM replies I recieved from that thread? I'll send those again. . . . . .
O.K., email sent.
Last edited by WS6 Formula; Apr 19, 2013 at 12:17 PM.
Road Warrior
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From: Ohio
Horn Re-locate
I went with much the same setup as others, but used the screw holding the battery cover down as a mounting point for a flattened shelving bracket. Ran the wiring through under the seat. I had to cut and splice to get the wires out of the shield where they run halfway up the tank. This gave me enough length to get it under the battery cover. It is much louder, maybe because of no cover?
Last edited by BluBob; Aug 20, 2008 at 10:34 PM.
Tourer
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From: Canada
RE: Horn Re-locate
ORIGINAL: BluBob
I went with much the same setup as others, but used the screw holding the battery cover down as a mounting point for a flattened shelving bracket. Ran the wiring through under the seat. I had to cut and splice to get the wires out of the shield where they run halfway up the tank. This gave me enough length to get it under the battery cover. It is much louder, maybe because of no cover?
[IMG]local://upfiles/58191/9930DBD223D24D37A64C2EF3CC56F814.jpg[/IMG]
I went with much the same setup as others, but used the screw holding the battery cover down as a mounting point for a flattened shelving bracket. Ran the wiring through under the seat. I had to cut and splice to get the wires out of the shield where they run halfway up the tank. This gave me enough length to get it under the battery cover. It is much louder, maybe because of no cover?
[IMG]local://upfiles/58191/9930DBD223D24D37A64C2EF3CC56F814.jpg[/IMG]
I've relocated mine, even bought a smaller horn, but it sounds like ****. I don't reallly care what it sounds like, because I never use it, but I'm worried I'll get hooked for it on an inspection sooner or later. Anyone know what i should be doing to get the horn to sound right?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Sasser, GA
RE: Horn Re-locate
Some spray paint ideas: https://www.hdforums.com/m_3260610/tm.htm
I'll describe the super quick, easy,andcheap Lowe's brand adjustabletank lift as soon as I get a chance.
I'll describe the super quick, easy,andcheap Lowe's brand adjustabletank lift as soon as I get a chance.
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From: From Long Island, now in So. Cal
RE: Horn Re-locate
ORIGINAL: RazorFXDB
Is the sound quality good?
I've relocated mine, even bought a smaller horn, but it sounds like ****. I don't reallly care what it sounds like, because I never use it, but I'm worried I'll get hooked for it on an inspection sooner or later. Anyone know what i should be doing to get the horn to sound right?
Is the sound quality good?
I've relocated mine, even bought a smaller horn, but it sounds like ****. I don't reallly care what it sounds like, because I never use it, but I'm worried I'll get hooked for it on an inspection sooner or later. Anyone know what i should be doing to get the horn to sound right?
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Canada
RE: Horn Re-locate
ORIGINAL: WS6 Formula
Rubber mount it.
ORIGINAL: RazorFXDB
Is the sound quality good?
I've relocated mine, even bought a smaller horn, but it sounds like ****. I don't reallly care what it sounds like, because I never use it, but I'm worried I'll get hooked for it on an inspection sooner or later. Anyone know what i should be doing to get the horn to sound right?
Is the sound quality good?
I've relocated mine, even bought a smaller horn, but it sounds like ****. I don't reallly care what it sounds like, because I never use it, but I'm worried I'll get hooked for it on an inspection sooner or later. Anyone know what i should be doing to get the horn to sound right?
ahhhhhh ... thank you.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Ohio
RE: Horn Re-locate
My sound quality is good. It's louder than the stock placement. I think the slight flex of the bracket gives enough to let it function properly. Also, after looking at the old mounting point I decided to clean it up. I removed the rubber mount by gripping it with a pair of vice grips and some protection. It turns out on the same bolt you see from the front. I then routed my front spark cable over the hole, using the hole as a mounting point for the stock retainer zip tie. It covers the hole and looks natural. Clearance is good, basically the same.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 249
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From: Monterey CA
RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
Not sure if this covered...
After lowering the rear of my FatBob, using the jiffy stand was a bit scary, the bike had very little weight on the stand and I often feared the wind could blow it over.
Heating and bending can remove the temper and make the stand weak, so the next best thing, by removing an 1/8" from the top of resting tab I was able to get the bike to "lean"
over about an inch and now feels as if there could be weight on the stand.
I blocked the frame so I could move the stand back and forth.
Verified the amount of material to remove, and made sure enough was left to hit the "stop" when extending the stand.
Using a cut off disk remove a uniform amount across the top of the "resting Tab", Return bike to floor and test.
Before Removal
After Removal
After lowering the rear of my FatBob, using the jiffy stand was a bit scary, the bike had very little weight on the stand and I often feared the wind could blow it over.
Heating and bending can remove the temper and make the stand weak, so the next best thing, by removing an 1/8" from the top of resting tab I was able to get the bike to "lean"
over about an inch and now feels as if there could be weight on the stand.
I blocked the frame so I could move the stand back and forth.
Verified the amount of material to remove, and made sure enough was left to hit the "stop" when extending the stand.
Using a cut off disk remove a uniform amount across the top of the "resting Tab", Return bike to floor and test.
Before Removal
After Removal
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From: the 50s & the 60s
RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
Good deal Rancid.
Use what ya got.
mud
Use what ya got.
mud
ORIGINAL: Rancid17
Side Mount License Plate Bracket (Free)
I took off the stock bracket and sat down with my dogs and a six pack while watch an old episode of biker build off (with Indian Larry) for some inspriation. After about a half hour of bending around and trying to line the holes up, it eventually worked. Sorry I'm not more precise with how I did it but it's like one of those triangle shapped wooden puzzles with the golf tees that you have to remove. The only time you ever actually succeed you can't ever remember how you did itfor the next time.
Horn Relocate (45 hanging bracket)
I know a few people have done this but I thought I would throw in my two cents as well, I bought a 3" hanging bracket from an autoparts store put it in a vise and bent the end down 90degrees. Bolted it under the top bolt for the rear exhaust support bracket and it lays down under the battery box.
Thanks to everyone that's been posting here...keep'r between the lines.
Side Mount License Plate Bracket (Free)
I took off the stock bracket and sat down with my dogs and a six pack while watch an old episode of biker build off (with Indian Larry) for some inspriation. After about a half hour of bending around and trying to line the holes up, it eventually worked. Sorry I'm not more precise with how I did it but it's like one of those triangle shapped wooden puzzles with the golf tees that you have to remove. The only time you ever actually succeed you can't ever remember how you did itfor the next time.
Horn Relocate (45 hanging bracket)
I know a few people have done this but I thought I would throw in my two cents as well, I bought a 3" hanging bracket from an autoparts store put it in a vise and bent the end down 90degrees. Bolted it under the top bolt for the rear exhaust support bracket and it lays down under the battery box.
Thanks to everyone that's been posting here...keep'r between the lines.
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From: the 50s & the 60s
RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
ORIGINAL: WS6 Formula
That photo I took at Laidlaw's Harley Davidson in Baldwin Park, Californiaback on January 12 2008.
Owner said he did it himself and I haven't seen the bike since.
You might try posting in the pacific section of this forum and see if anyone knows the owner.
That photo I took at Laidlaw's Harley Davidson in Baldwin Park, Californiaback on January 12 2008.
Owner said he did it himself and I haven't seen the bike since.
You might try posting in the pacific section of this forum and see if anyone knows the owner.
Much appreciated.
Good idea to post in the Pacific Room.
That is some of the best leather tooling etc that I have seen.
mud
Last edited by mud; Aug 19, 2008 at 10:20 AM.
