"DIY MODS" and TRICKS to SAVE $$$$$$
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Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 97
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From: LA
Not for nothing, but, I ordered and installed this. The hardest part was trying to figure out exactly where i wanted to mount it.
Works great!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HD-SECURITY....c100290.m3507
Works great!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HD-SECURITY....c100290.m3507
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Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 97
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From: LA
Shifter Extension
Quick idea for a shifter extension - I was having trouble fitting my toe under the shifter.
2" longer bolt, a piece of metal pipe (painted wrinkle black) with a nylon bearing inside to keep it from moving.
It was about $6 at the hardware store.
2" longer bolt, a piece of metal pipe (painted wrinkle black) with a nylon bearing inside to keep it from moving.
It was about $6 at the hardware store.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 35
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From: Alberta
Plugging Saddle bag holes when washing off bike
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Not really a mod but when I wash my saddle bags off the bike I plug the mounting holes with those squishable foam ear plugs to keep water out.
Not really a mod but when I wash my saddle bags off the bike I plug the mounting holes with those squishable foam ear plugs to keep water out.
4th Gear
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 8
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From: KC area
Bag bottoms
To keep from scratching the bottoms of the saddle bags pick up some of those self adhesive felt squares you see under paper weights or lamps. You can find them at Lowes or Home Depot. They cost about $2.00 a package. Wipe down the corners on the bottom of the saddle bags with a cleaner. (I like 92% rubbing alcohol.) Stick a felt pad on each corner and let it set up. Then if you need to pull a bag off and set it on concrete or small gravel the felt pads get it, not your paint.
I did similar but instead of felt used the 3M brand clear plastic/rubber feet instead...
To keep from scratching the bottoms of the saddle bags pick up some of those self adhesive felt squares you see under paper weights or lamps. You can find them at Lowes or Home Depot. They cost about $2.00 a package. Wipe down the corners on the bottom of the saddle bags with a cleaner. (I like 92% rubbing alcohol.) Stick a felt pad on each corner and let it set up. Then if you need to pull a bag off and set it on concrete or small gravel the felt pads get it, not your paint.
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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Kansas
To keep from scratching the bottoms of the saddle bags pick up some of those self adhesive felt squares you see under paper weights or lamps. You can find them at Lowes or Home Depot. They cost about $2.00 a package. Wipe down the corners on the bottom of the saddle bags with a cleaner. (I like 92% rubbing alcohol.) Stick a felt pad on each corner and let it set up. Then if you need to pull a bag off and set it on concrete or small gravel the felt pads get it, not your paint.
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I had some leftover 3M clear bumper protection film. Just covered the entire bottom. You can't see it but it's thick enough to do the job. But seriously, I must be ****, as no one sees the underside unless I'm dragging the floorboards or have dumped it....
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Connecticut.
I'm not. lol