"DIY MODS" and TRICKS to SAVE $$$$$$
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ummmmm.....I PRETTY sure you're wrong on that. One way to test your theory is to drive away with the high beams on and leave them on. Go far enough away to be out of range, then pull back up and see if the door activates as you approach. I've wired remotes up before, and IIRC, the circuit is a simple "make" one - as long as it's pressed, the circuit is "hot".
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: NYC
pitch angle change of lower fairing side glass
The lower faring side pex glass cuases a para chute effect that hurts bike control during high cross winds such as those that you will find on bridges.
I improved this by changing the pitch angle of the lower pexi glass side pieces.
below is a pic of the original pitch angle, and the new pitch angle.
the average joe, can't tell a difference in apearence.
the bike rides totally different and is no longer effected by 40 mph cross winds.
the bike rides straight thru and the parachute effect is gone.
I replaced the original 1" #24 torx bolts with a 1 1/4, 1 1/2, and 1 3/8s #24 counter sunk screw. used a washer under the head of the screw. on the lower bolt I put a ruber faucet washer on each side of the pexi glass. on the middle screw I put a faucet washer in between the steel washer and put two faucet washers between the pexi glas and the faring. on the top screw I put a faucet washer under the steel washer, and i put 3 faucet washers between the pexi and the fairing. This results in a pitch angle change. see before and after pics
ride safe.
I improved this by changing the pitch angle of the lower pexi glass side pieces.
below is a pic of the original pitch angle, and the new pitch angle.
the average joe, can't tell a difference in apearence.
the bike rides totally different and is no longer effected by 40 mph cross winds.
the bike rides straight thru and the parachute effect is gone.
I replaced the original 1" #24 torx bolts with a 1 1/4, 1 1/2, and 1 3/8s #24 counter sunk screw. used a washer under the head of the screw. on the lower bolt I put a ruber faucet washer on each side of the pexi glass. on the middle screw I put a faucet washer in between the steel washer and put two faucet washers between the pexi glas and the faring. on the top screw I put a faucet washer under the steel washer, and i put 3 faucet washers between the pexi and the fairing. This results in a pitch angle change. see before and after pics
ride safe.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 644
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From: Central Texas
The lower faring side pex glass cuases a para chute effect that hurts bike control during high cross winds such as those that you will find on bridges.
I improved this by changing the pitch angle of the lower pexi glass side pieces.
below is a pic of the original pitch angle, and the new pitch angle.
the average joe, can't tell a difference in apearence.
the bike rides totally different and is no longer effected by 40 mph cross winds.
the bike rides straight thru and the parachute effect is gone.
I replaced the original 1" #24 torx bolts with a 1 1/4, 1 1/2, and 1 3/8s #24 counter sunk screw. used a washer under the head of the screw. on the lower bolt I put a ruber faucet washer on each side of the pexi glass. on the middle screw I put a faucet washer in between the steel washer and put two faucet washers between the pexi glas and the faring. on the top screw I put a faucet washer under the steel washer, and i put 3 faucet washers between the pexi and the fairing. This results in a pitch angle change. see before and after pics
ride safe.
I improved this by changing the pitch angle of the lower pexi glass side pieces.
below is a pic of the original pitch angle, and the new pitch angle.
the average joe, can't tell a difference in apearence.
the bike rides totally different and is no longer effected by 40 mph cross winds.
the bike rides straight thru and the parachute effect is gone.
I replaced the original 1" #24 torx bolts with a 1 1/4, 1 1/2, and 1 3/8s #24 counter sunk screw. used a washer under the head of the screw. on the lower bolt I put a ruber faucet washer on each side of the pexi glass. on the middle screw I put a faucet washer in between the steel washer and put two faucet washers between the pexi glas and the faring. on the top screw I put a faucet washer under the steel washer, and i put 3 faucet washers between the pexi and the fairing. This results in a pitch angle change. see before and after pics
ride safe.
Looks to me like you spaced them off mounting points from bottom to top gradually making gap bigger?
So does it make them lean back more or forward more? I am thinking back making them have less drag?
Clif
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Central Texas
Thanks
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: NYC
Voltage stabilizer
Motorcycle engines use a pulsating DC generator to charge the battery and operate the engine electrical components. The voltage stabilizer captures energy during each generator charge pulse, and releases it before the next charge pulse. This provide the stabilizing effect voltage stabilizers are known for.
The voltage stabilizer can be connected at various points on your bike. I have mine under my seat forward of the battery on my Harley Ultra Classic.
The Voltage stabilizer connects to the positive side of your battery or at any point on the 12V side of your electrical system.
I used a high quality, high speed, vibration tolerant electrical component using film technology.
The voltage stabilizer can be connected at various points on your bike. I have mine under my seat forward of the battery on my Harley Ultra Classic.
The Voltage stabilizer connects to the positive side of your battery or at any point on the 12V side of your electrical system.
I used a high quality, high speed, vibration tolerant electrical component using film technology.
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Gilbert AZ
Motorcycle engines use a pulsating DC generator to charge the battery and operate the engine electrical components. The voltage stabilizer captures energy during each generator charge pulse, and releases it before the next charge pulse. This provide the stabilizing effect voltage stabilizers are known for.
The voltage stabilizer can be connected at various points on your bike. I have mine under my seat forward of the battery on my Harley Ultra Classic.
The Voltage stabilizer connects to the positive side of your battery or at any point on the 12V side of your electrical system.
I used a high quality, high speed, vibration tolerant electrical component using film technology.
The voltage stabilizer can be connected at various points on your bike. I have mine under my seat forward of the battery on my Harley Ultra Classic.
The Voltage stabilizer connects to the positive side of your battery or at any point on the 12V side of your electrical system.
I used a high quality, high speed, vibration tolerant electrical component using film technology.
Never heard of one, tell me more......
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. I returned with the brights still on and the door opened. Not sure what effect it has with the opener energized all the time with the brights on.