DIY Cheap Mods
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 819
Likes: 6
From: Long Island N.Y.
Clear see-thru polycarbonate a/c cover diy mod
I forgot to post this here, This is my DIY clear polycarbonate see-through cover mod.
This would be cheaper if You already have a Ness big sucker backing plate, or an existing backing plate with similar dimesnions, like the HD SE round aircleaner. If you have a round backing plate that can take 6"-6.25" round air filter element, this mod would work.
The polycarbonate I used is made by Bayer, model name:Makrolon. You can get pre-cut ones on ebay for under $3.00
Here's the orig thread I started (also on the DIY forum) :
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-home-mod.html
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This would be cheaper if You already have a Ness big sucker backing plate, or an existing backing plate with similar dimesnions, like the HD SE round aircleaner. If you have a round backing plate that can take 6"-6.25" round air filter element, this mod would work.
The polycarbonate I used is made by Bayer, model name:Makrolon. You can get pre-cut ones on ebay for under $3.00
Here's the orig thread I started (also on the DIY forum) :
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-home-mod.html
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 819
Likes: 6
From: Long Island N.Y.
Surprisingly, the a/c does not show any oil buildup on the clear poly itself.
There's a bit of oil residue that stays in the backplate.
The RSD clarity cam and derby cover, has a bit of oil residue, but still stays clear.
This pic was taken after having approx 140miles since the DIY clear cover mod and after today's ride
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There's a bit of oil residue that stays in the backplate.
The RSD clarity cam and derby cover, has a bit of oil residue, but still stays clear.
This pic was taken after having approx 140miles since the DIY clear cover mod and after today's ride
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Novice
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Colorado
Additional turn signal lighting...
So after having more than one cager not notice my super bright LED turnsignals on the back of the bike I added another set to the fairing to give me a bbetter presence from the side. I found these 4" LED strips at an Autozone. They already have the proper wiring internally for the 12V system. I took painters tape and covered just the LEDs in the strips and then shot them in gloss black to match the speaker trim in the fairing then removed the tape leaving only the LED visible. I attached each strip to the outer edge of the outer speaker grilles, tucked the wiring back into the fairing under the speakers and wired them into my front signals. These are a really bright LED and as they are pointed to the side and slightly back it gives cagers another light to catch there attention and let them know I am there.(Still dont know how they cannot hear my pipes or see all the other LEDs covering my bike!) As the light strips are small and side pointed I don't get any glare from them and there is just enough reflection off the fairing to allow me to see my turn signals are on without looking down at the dash on the tank. Total investment $16 in parts and a sixer of cold ones and 2 quality hours with my 2 boys working on bikes!!
P.S. I too did the garage door opener....had to throw that in since that seemed to be what so many of the DIY forums became for a while!!
P.S. I too did the garage door opener....had to throw that in since that seemed to be what so many of the DIY forums became for a while!!
Last edited by MrCrit; May 30, 2013 at 02:18 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 686
Likes: 29
From: Niceville
So after having more than one cager not notice my super bright LED turnsignals on the back of the bike I added another set to the fairing to give me a bbetter presence from the side. I found these 4" LED strips at an Autozone. They already have the proper wiring internally for the 12V system.
Novice
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Colorado
P.S, Let me know what you think of your Reckless fairing. Thinking of ordering one for my Dad for a late Fathers Day present but wanted to talk to someone who has one to get an idea of the quality. You can message me directly.
Last edited by MrCrit; Jun 1, 2013 at 12:03 AM.
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