"DIY MODS" and TRICKS to SAVE $$$$$$
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Merryland
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 97
Likes: 3
From: Grand Island, Nebraska
Air Shock PIA
My fingers are a little large to easily attach the shock pump to the valve behind the saddlebag. This is what I did about it.
I went to the dealer and purchased a Valve Stem Extension PN# 42300009.
I attached it to the existing valve.
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Then I drilled a 5/16ths hole in the license plate bracket. I put a washer on the threaded end and put it thru the new hole and tightened it up with a shaftnut with the proper threads. (Best luck getting the right nut from a tire store. Hardware and Auto parts stores just gave me dumb looks)
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Now I have an easy to get to place to check and fill my shocks!
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I went to the dealer and purchased a Valve Stem Extension PN# 42300009.
I attached it to the existing valve.
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[/IMG]Then I drilled a 5/16ths hole in the license plate bracket. I put a washer on the threaded end and put it thru the new hole and tightened it up with a shaftnut with the proper threads. (Best luck getting the right nut from a tire store. Hardware and Auto parts stores just gave me dumb looks)
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[/IMG]Now I have an easy to get to place to check and fill my shocks!
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Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 203
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From: Greenville, Kentucky
Easy to get to and looks nice. I got some new air line from the dealer and am going to re-locate it someplace, just haven't got to it yet. Your solution is simple and looks good. I surprised someone doesn't offer some high dollar "kit" to do that.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 208
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From: Renton, WA
The guys that make the EZ lift centerstand (Wheeldock) make one with a gauge, a button to check the pressure, and a valve for adding air. Several types available for different bikes, and very high quality. Comes with air line, nuts and bolts for hooking it all up.
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 97
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From: Grand Island, Nebraska
I drilled a 5/16ths hole in the license plate bracket. I put a washer on the threaded end and put it thru the new hole and tightened it up with a shaftnut with the proper threads.
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: USA
wow. Lots of good stuff in this thread. and what a small world. After reading the entire thing or damn close to it the last post above mine is one I will use and is from a guy in Nebraska just down the road. I am on the way to pick up some stuff ! Ride Safe.
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Springfield, MA
I am working on making my bike show off some of the things that I have from my mnay years in EMS and firefighting. Some have been more costly and would only work for others with the same line of work. One I did would work with any 1" diameter pin/coin/button. I wanted to cover the HD logo on the front caliper. I wanted to cover it in a way that is easy, inexpensive, and removable. So I found a collar pin, removed the pin on the back and attached it to the caliper with RTV. I used a Star of Life pin for my EMS background, but any 1" diameter pin would work.
Here is a photo, total cost less than $10.00
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Here is a photo, total cost less than $10.00
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