"DIY MODS" and TRICKS to SAVE $$$$$$
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Spanaway, WA
one way to help prevent rust is use gun bluing, clean the area well and apply several times to protect as needed. Should add...this works for scraped chrome too.
Cheers,
Maury
Cheers,
Maury
Last edited by Maury; Nov 22, 2011 at 11:32 AM.
Novice
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 17
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From: Kansas City
Since this appears to be the GDO thread... :-P
I didn't want my opener to be a permanent fixture on the bike because I like to use it in my car during the winter. This is a quick mod on a windshield bag, as the fellas that have them know the corners of the outside pockets are almost worthless. This is a good way to use that space. I will skip the parts on how to wire up the remote.
1 - Figure out what size your momentary switch will be
2 - Find a ferrel about the same size
3 - Use a 6in C-clamp and the correct size ferrel to make a hole in the windshield bag
4 - Shove the momentary switch and wires in the hole. Attach retaining nut on the backside (ask the ole lady for help if she has smaller hands).
5 - Attach the male end of the connector to the wires from the momentary switch.
6 - Plug the two connectors together
7 - Tuck the whole set up into the pocket. The remote is easily removable for use in the car, change batteries or for security reasons.
Sorry to take part in the beating of the GDO. I have spent the last week reading all 93 pages of this thread and hadn't noticed anyone go this route. Great forum and I hope that I can contribute to the info.
1 - Figure out what size your momentary switch will be
2 - Find a ferrel about the same size
3 - Use a 6in C-clamp and the correct size ferrel to make a hole in the windshield bag
4 - Shove the momentary switch and wires in the hole. Attach retaining nut on the backside (ask the ole lady for help if she has smaller hands).
5 - Attach the male end of the connector to the wires from the momentary switch.
6 - Plug the two connectors together
7 - Tuck the whole set up into the pocket. The remote is easily removable for use in the car, change batteries or for security reasons.
Sorry to take part in the beating of the GDO. I have spent the last week reading all 93 pages of this thread and hadn't noticed anyone go this route. Great forum and I hope that I can contribute to the info.
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 27
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From: Rahway NJ
12v
no batteries for me, ive already had the remote die in the middle of winter. either a dead battery or a being out in the cold to long.
i prefer to have mine wired right to the bike.
POLAR BEARS NJ
bo
i prefer to have mine wired right to the bike.
POLAR BEARS NJ
bo
6th Gear
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: southern Illinois
turn signal mods
Do you have one of the chrome plates around the radio and idiot lights?? Have trouble seeing the turn signal/bright light/neutral lights? I put extra indicators into the speaker bezels to help with the turn signals. $9.99 for the flexible LEDs and about 45 minutes. Start by taking off the outer fairing, locate the speaker dishes,,drill a 1/16 hole to run the wire, then clean the underside of the dish with alcohol. Peel the 3M tape off the light and stick where you want them. Wire into your turn signal harness and run a ground wire. Simple,,easy and will give the motorist beside you a little more warning. lights are from Auto-zone.
1st Gear
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Indianapolis
Powder coating?
Hello guys. I'm new to this site, i've got an 03 Electra standard and of course it has the grey motor which I'm not a big fan of and was wondering if anyone has had any luck in powder coating the jugs and cases and left the polished parts polished, i've got the front forks at the powder coater now but want to make the motor black, any suggestions would be awesome, thanks in advance. Kyle
Hello guys. I'm new to this site, i've got an 03 Electra standard and of course it has the grey motor which I'm not a big fan of and was wondering if anyone has had any luck in powder coating the jugs and cases and left the polished parts polished, i've got the front forks at the powder coater now but want to make the motor black, any suggestions would be awesome, thanks in advance. Kyle
Yes you can have the motor pc'ed. The wrinkle black harley uses is pc. There is a sup forum here in the general hd tech forum for paint and powder coat. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/powde...and-paint-154/ If you go there and start a thread you'll get your answers. There is a forum sponsor here that is outside of Chicago (Elgin area) that does some asesome PC work. His name is Joe, screen name is JRK5892. He'll get you hooked up.
Novice
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 24
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From: Hickory, NC
I would use a 7809 voltage regulator instead of the diodes. Or if you need a different voltage you can use an LM 317 for a different voltage. Few parts are needed and it's simple to build just google "how to build a power supply using a 7809" or whatever device you wish to use.
Novice
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Hickory, NC
Ok, I know the garage door opener has been beat to death. for those of you luky enough to have a 12 volt opener, congrats! very easy install. For the moment, I'm stuck with a crappy nickle sized battery in mine but, i am looking around for something useable. it can still be done with the one i have as other have done, but i would like to forget about changing batteries. ideas anyone??
Tommy
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From: canada
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I can't look a the photo why... i got this message..you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
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