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Here you can see where I drilled and
Here you can see where I drilled and
0 2020/09/07 17:48:07
This is the inside of the box, with the 6-32 screw head showing, that is holding the 1/4-20 screw to the box.
This is the inside of the box, with the 6-32 screw head showing, that is holding the 1/4-20 screw to the box.
0 2020/09/07 18:23:24
Here you can see the switch box I made and how the screws I made will be used. Details on the switch box, are, I used a slice of 1.5" ABS pipe, and heated it with a heat gun, to soften it enough to form it into a rectangle. I then cut and shaped pieces to form a top and a bottom. The top has holes drilled in it to hold the switches, and for mounting screws to hold it to the box.
Here you can see the switch box I made and how the screws I made will be used. Details on the switch box, are, I used a slice of 1.5" ABS pipe, and heated it with a heat gun, to soften it enough to form it into a rectangle. I then cut and shaped pieces to form a top and a bottom. The top has holes drilled in it to hold the switches, and for mounting screws to hold it to the box.
0 2020/09/07 18:23:30
This is the cap, before any switches are put on it.
This is the cap, before any switches are put on it.
0 2020/09/07 18:28:20
With the switches just sitting in place, so you can see how it will look.
With the switches just sitting in place, so you can see how it will look.
0 2020/09/07 18:28:26
Mocked up as how it will look when put together. The screws I made, and the small phillips head screws will be blackened.
Mocked up as how it will look when put together. The screws I made, and the small phillips head screws will be blackened.
0 2020/09/07 18:28:32
Here the box is mounted with the pair of 6-32 screws. The bottom sits tight against the heads of the 1/4" screws, so no play or looseness.
Here the box is mounted with the pair of 6-32 screws. The bottom sits tight against the heads of the 1/4" screws, so no play or looseness.
0 2020/09/07 18:36:19
This is the 2 screws installed, ready for the switch box. Note, this is a mock trial run, not a final install.
This is the 2 screws installed, ready for the switch box. Note, this is a mock trial run, not a final install.
0 2020/09/07 18:36:24
So here is a close up, of the mock install. The buttons sit about 1/4" higher than I wanted, but all things considered it will work fine. I still need to sand and paint the entire unit, with a matching paint to the stock controls.
So here is a close up, of the mock install. The buttons sit about 1/4" higher than I wanted, but all things considered it will work fine. I still need to sand and paint the entire unit, with a matching paint to the stock controls.
0 2020/09/07 18:39:51
Same switch, but from the other side of the bike. To the left is the one I am using now. It works, but is a little awkward to reach when riding, and the switches are not very durable, or accessible for repair or replacement. The new one is far better in both respects. The old one will obviously be removed when I install the new one. These switches are all just that, switches, the heart of the opener is the circuit board of a GM Homelink, that I modified for the bike.
Same switch, but from the other side of the bike. To the left is the one I am using now. It works, but is a little awkward to reach when riding, and the switches are not very durable, or accessible for repair or replacement. The new one is far better in both respects. The old one will obviously be removed when I install the new one. These switches are all just that, switches, the heart of the opener is the circuit board of a GM Homelink, that I modified for the bike.
0 2020/09/07 18:39:55
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0 2020/09/08 15:11:25
I labeled the button, just because. Gate, Shop, House. In the same order as the other vehicles. The G will be on top.
I labeled the button, just because. Gate, Shop, House. In the same order as the other vehicles. The G will be on top.
0 2020/09/08 16:40:42
This is the blackened bolts I made. Ready to mount the box. I needed to get this far to determine the location for the hole for the wiring. Found that and drilled the hole.
This is the blackened bolts I made. Ready to mount the box. I needed to get this far to determine the location for the hole for the wiring. Found that and drilled the hole.
0 2020/09/09 13:52:22
Hole drilled, wire fished through (all 8 wires just in case) and the box mounted. There is a wire staple bent tight to hold the wires in place as stress relief, all good suggestions and reminders.
Hole drilled, wire fished through (all 8 wires just in case) and the box mounted. There is a wire staple bent tight to hold the wires in place as stress relief, all good suggestions and reminders.
0 2020/09/09 13:52:28
So here is the straight on shot from across the bike.
So here is the straight on shot from across the bike.
0 2020/09/09 13:59:43
0 2020/09/09 13:59:49
A profile shot to show how proud it sits. The buttons are just proud enough to allow me to keep my hand on the hand grip and still push the button. All this is important to me, because at this time I am turning from asphalt to dirt road and slowing for the gate. So its all hands time.
A profile shot to show how proud it sits. The buttons are just proud enough to allow me to keep my hand on the hand grip and still push the button. All this is important to me, because at this time I am turning from asphalt to dirt road and slowing for the gate. So its all hands time.
0 2020/09/09 13:59:55
0 2020/09/09 14:05:53
This is in the ready to roll on position
This is in the ready to roll on position
0 2020/09/09 14:37:04
And this is how it sits when the bike is one it.
And this is how it sits when the bike is one it.
0 2020/09/09 14:37:12
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0 2020/09/10 15:22:39
This is the glass packing after OE baffle was removed. They came packed very tight, so really no place for the exhaust pulse go, except straight out. From what I have read, the SE baffles really act almost like a straight pipe.
This is the glass packing after OE baffle was removed. They came packed very tight, so really no place for the exhaust pulse go, except straight out. From what I have read, the SE baffles really act almost like a straight pipe.
0 2020/12/12 16:35:25
This is a long blade tool, I made to slice out the old packing. It gets stuck to the sides of the muffler housing and has to be pried/cut away. I made it from an old bandsaw blade, I got off a guy that has a sawmill locally. This was a broken one he had.
This is a long blade tool, I made to slice out the old packing. It gets stuck to the sides of the muffler housing and has to be pried/cut away. I made it from an old bandsaw blade, I got off a guy that has a sawmill locally. This was a broken one he had.
0 2020/12/12 16:35:31
This is the empty muffler housing. Ready to be improved.
This is the empty muffler housing. Ready to be improved.
0 2020/12/12 16:35:36
The old glass packing. Its literally fiberglass cloth backed. Pretty heavy duty stuff. Would have lasted years without someone like me always messing with them.
The old glass packing. Its literally fiberglass cloth backed. Pretty heavy duty stuff. Would have lasted years without someone like me always messing with them.
0 2020/12/12 16:41:05
The Fulsac 1.75" unfinished baffle, after I welded it onto my original flange. I found the 1.75 fits right into the front of the muffler, just like the OEM did, so no cutting necessary. I did have to spot weld, with my Mig, the baffle to the flange.
The Fulsac 1.75" unfinished baffle, after I welded it onto my original flange. I found the 1.75 fits right into the front of the muffler, just like the OEM did, so no cutting necessary. I did have to spot weld, with my Mig, the baffle to the flange.
0 2020/12/12 16:41:11
The new glass retaining screens, wrapped in new glass packing. The screens are about 3.5" diameter, but are not closed. They can be squeezed smaller to insert back into the muffler. Not shown is that I used kite string and spiral wrapped the glass to compress it. Also the SE badge has 3 pins sticking inside the muffler, and you havevto be careful removing the old packing, and installing the new. To protect them for thevre-install, I covered them with a piece of 1/2x1/2" aluminum angle I hed
The new glass retaining screens, wrapped in new glass packing. The screens are about 3.5" diameter, but are not closed. They can be squeezed smaller to insert back into the muffler. Not shown is that I used kite string and spiral wrapped the glass to compress it. Also the SE badge has 3 pins sticking inside the muffler, and you havevto be careful removing the old packing, and installing the new. To protect them for thevre-install, I covered them with a piece of 1/2x1/2" aluminum angle I hed
0 2020/12/12 16:41:17
The OE baffle. You can see how tight the holes are, no room to exhale, so to speak, pretty much a straight pipe. According to Fulsac, this design, plus the very tightly packed glass, creates that raspy sound I am trying to get rid of. You can also see the reducing flange, mentioned above. Not needed when using 1.75" baffles.
The OE baffle. You can see how tight the holes are, no room to exhale, so to speak, pretty much a straight pipe. According to Fulsac, this design, plus the very tightly packed glass, creates that raspy sound I am trying to get rid of. You can also see the reducing flange, mentioned above. Not needed when using 1.75" baffles.
0 2020/12/12 17:01:10
A blurry shot down the newly installed Fulsac baffle. The retaining screen keeps the glass packing about 1/2" away from the baffle, to allow the sound pulse room to expand, and hopefully give me the deeper tone I am after.
A blurry shot down the newly installed Fulsac baffle. The retaining screen keeps the glass packing about 1/2" away from the baffle, to allow the sound pulse room to expand, and hopefully give me the deeper tone I am after.
0 2020/12/12 17:01:15
The finished product, ready for tomorrows install.
The finished product, ready for tomorrows install.
0 2020/12/12 17:01:20
0 2021/01/28 09:50:46
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0 2021/02/27 22:17:34
Here is a comparison of OEM vs Soft Brake. Soft Brake is on top.
Here is a comparison of OEM vs Soft Brake. Soft Brake is on top.
0 2021/03/16 15:45:52
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