"DIY MODS" and TRICKS to SAVE $$$$$$
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 648
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From: Tampa, FL
Easy simple cheap way to add a couple extra pouches. I bought the pair of these pouches for around $5, attached it to the door cover with a couple zip ties. Now I have a place to put a pack of smokes that I can access while riding. I put the other pouch on the back of my back rest for the wife. This one I added snaps to the back rest and bag so that I can take it off if needed. I had the snaps and zip ties lying around, so for $5 and maybe a half hour worth of work, probably the best mod I've done, and saved a boat load of $$$, rather than buying the same concept accessories thru the dealer.
"Genius" Post. Broken link?
This is the post I was trying to quote. My apologies for reposting...
Here is the most bang for the buck mod I have done yet! Crankcase breather hose. I cannot take credit for it. jag1886give me this tip so hats off to him!
Normal braid line is not cheap. Last crankcase kit I bought was a braided line from head to head with banjo fittings built in was about $65.00.
Here is a step by step with pics!
Local hardware store for a 3/8" braided sink hose with fitings.
I bought 30" piece since this was a trial run and not sure of length, cost was $5.74
Cut one end off between the nut and crimp so that the crimp keeps the braids together.
Measure for length. I chose to run the hose straight down to the inside of the frame and so the hose stopped just below the frame.
Tape the braided hose where your about to cut it and hacksaw it off!
I used a clamp that came with my air cleaner kit. I left the tape on and slid the hose on the clamp and attached to the vent tube.
Make sure your hose doesnt get close to the pipes or any moving parts. Secure with a zip tie if needed.
I had alot left so 30" might be a little much for my route.
Now sit back open a cold one and enjoy the $6.00 mod. I must add that it looks way better in person then the pics. Looks way better than a piece of black hose. Also, it took me longer to post this then do the job!!!Hope this saves someone some cash!
Normal braid line is not cheap. Last crankcase kit I bought was a braided line from head to head with banjo fittings built in was about $65.00.
Here is a step by step with pics!
Local hardware store for a 3/8" braided sink hose with fitings.
I bought 30" piece since this was a trial run and not sure of length, cost was $5.74
Cut one end off between the nut and crimp so that the crimp keeps the braids together.
Measure for length. I chose to run the hose straight down to the inside of the frame and so the hose stopped just below the frame.
Tape the braided hose where your about to cut it and hacksaw it off!
I used a clamp that came with my air cleaner kit. I left the tape on and slid the hose on the clamp and attached to the vent tube.
Make sure your hose doesnt get close to the pipes or any moving parts. Secure with a zip tie if needed.
I had alot left so 30" might be a little much for my route.
Now sit back open a cold one and enjoy the $6.00 mod. I must add that it looks way better in person then the pics. Looks way better than a piece of black hose. Also, it took me longer to post this then do the job!!!Hope this saves someone some cash!
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Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 61
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From: Parkland, Florida
Why are you painting all Harley shops with the same brush? Not very wise. Yes there are some shops that don't do good work, but there are also those that do excellent work.
You obviously have had a bad experience, but don't tell me that my Harley shop shouldn't be patronized when I know that they do great work. Speak to your own only.
You obviously have had a bad experience, but don't tell me that my Harley shop shouldn't be patronized when I know that they do great work. Speak to your own only.
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Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 61
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From: Parkland, Florida
yes, you're going to have to get smaller feet....
Last edited by cdmcallister; Jul 27, 2015 at 04:52 PM. Reason: x
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Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 61
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From: Parkland, Florida
I did this to my scoot and I run a few decibles cooler now.
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; Jun 23, 2016 at 07:20 PM.
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