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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 12:25 AM
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OK, I got tired of seeing everyone but me come up with great ideas. So I got the creative juices flowing and, voila, made an under-fifty-bux mod that should rock the motorcycle world...well, maybe.

Anyway, if you prefer the grunge look and reckon Mudd’s ammo boxes could short-change your cargo carrying capacity, consider an underbody truck/trailer box. There’s enough room for: hunting equipment, tools, camping gear, chain binders, an inverter welder, lawn chairs, a smallish child plus a whole lot more. And, I’ve calculated I can still get by with less than 230 lbs of concrete counter weight on the port side.

One unforeseen side benefit: there’s no need to invest in a lowering kit-the bike already sits 3” lower than stock! I’m still trying to decide if I should change the color. Whaddaya think?


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Oxyacetylene torch

Stick or Mig welder
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 01:22 AM
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another benefit:

you'll save on hotels on trips.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 01:34 AM
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Dude, there must be something in that Santa Rosa water your drinking over there tonight. You are really getting "creative"... BTW. I like the color. Cheers.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 01:47 AM
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The green will slow the bike down. You have to paint it black to overcome the added aerodynamic disadvantage.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by MidnitEvil
The green will slow the bike down. You have to paint it black to overcome the added aerodynamic disadvantage.
lol...
 
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 07:02 AM
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Awesome! Can you post a photo of how you've mounted it to the bike, with a set of plans? Thanks.

 
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 07:44 AM
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LMFAO!

You've sold me! How much? I'll pay whatever I have to to be the first one in my neighborhood. Suppose Joe could powder them black?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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yep color change
 
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Originally Posted by EricInNCa
Dude, there must be something in that Santa Rosa water your drinking over there tonight. You are really getting "creative"... BTW. I like the color. Cheers.
Eric, I'm surprised you have to ask- right here in sonoma county, where the best wines in the world are produced! The key is, you have to drink lots of it-then you can start doing the same kind of stuff yourself!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by bqualls
Awesome! Can you post a photo of how you've mounted it to the bike, with a set of plans? Thanks.

Um...I'll have to check with my attorney about how much I can divulge-patent matters and such, ya know.
 
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