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Nov 16, 2015 | 05:18 PM

#581

goblue90

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From: Philly Burbs

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Originally Posted by mofomojo

Looking good Goblue90! Not familiar with the covering, is that like a plasti dip of some sort?

Thanks mofomojo! This is what I used:

Amazon.com: 3M Scotchprint 1080 Carbon Fiber Vinyl Flex Wrap Black CF12 60"x24": Automotive

Nov 16, 2015 | 06:06 PM

#582

mofomojo

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From: Lake Wylie, SC

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Originally Posted by goblue90

Thanks mofomojo! This is what I used:

Amazon.com: 3M Scotchprint 1080 Carbon Fiber Vinyl Flex Wrap Black CF12 60"x24": Automotive

Thanks for the info! I watched some videos on applying it. Doesn't look too difficult. What did you do the logo cutout toward the bottom? Cut out with an XACTO blade?

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Originally Posted by splattttttt

That's cool ****, mind sharing where you fount it pleased

Splattttttt, thanks dude. These were an ebay find from the following person: http://stores.ebay.com/RAT-ROD-SHOPPE?_rdc=1. Here's the listing, not sure if he/she has any more: http://www.ebay.com/itm/201453303985...84.m1436.l2661.

I think they had 3 or 4 sets of these. Every couple of days they'd repost a new set after the bid closed down so keep your eyes out if you're interested. I may be wrong but I don't really think they're vintage brass emblems but that's ok by me.

I haven't seen any others like it in brass but would love to track down a source. I need to figure out how to properly wrap it without it bending at an angle. Got one more to get it really right.

Nov 16, 2015 | 06:32 PM

#583

goblue90

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From: Philly Burbs

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Originally Posted by mofomojo

Thanks for the info! I watched some videos on applying it. Doesn't look too difficult. What did you do the logo cutout toward the bottom? Cut out with an XACTO blade?

That's exactly what I used! Yes, it's not difficult at all.

Nov 16, 2015 | 08:26 PM

#584

Rocket Rider

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From: Central Illinois

Just an FYI to fellow FLSS owners. Been traveling on mine this week, and happened to be near St. Augustine, Florida . The bracket I'd made to support an ammo can failed, and since I was around 1200 miles from home (and the tools/equipment to make repairs), I found a local metal fabricator/welder who fixed me up with a made-to-order aluminum replacement in a jiffy, and at a very reasonable price. Bear Welding & Fabrication LLC @ 904-338-5425. Very friendly and talented metal worker who made time to help a traveling biker.

Nov 16, 2015 | 08:37 PM

#585

Gunnysgt

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From: Myrtle Beach SC

So what exactly did you have for a bracket to support the can that failed??

Nov 16, 2015 | 09:42 PM

#586

Rocket Rider

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From: Central Illinois

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Originally Posted by Gunnysgt

So what exactly did you have for a bracket to support the can that failed??

Used a 1/8" steel bar 1" wide with a 2" offset bend to attach the ammo can (at two points) to the forward docking bolt on the bike's right side. Didn't foresee the amount of wind/road vibration the ammo can would incur. Had to keep re-tightening the docking bolt, using plenty of thread locker. Just wouldn't hold. Poor design on my part. The new mount is basically a flat 1/4" aluminum plate, shaped to attach at both docking bolts. The ammo can is attached to the plate at three points with 2" spacers in between. Very solid & no vibration. I can add photos when I get home if you'd like. P.S. With a little over 4,000 miles on my FLSS, I've had to replace 3 turn signal/brake bulbs already. Anyone else having bulb/electrical issues?

Nov 17, 2015 | 03:38 AM

#587

MARCUS 79

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From: Malta

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Originally Posted by paullavery

Here it is with the pillion seat fitted.

Paullavery is it possible you tell me the exact width of the rider and pillion seat please

Nov 17, 2015 | 05:19 AM

#588

Gunnysgt

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From: Myrtle Beach SC

OK you used the docking bolts to mount your ammo can to the fender strut.. I used two 1" galvanized pipe supports and mounted mine right to the swing arm rails in two places similar to how the leather swingarm bag is mounted. So far mine has shown no signs of issues.