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Message started by SimonTuffGuy on 08/05/09 at 19:24:57

Title: Updated Pics
Post by SimonTuffGuy on 08/05/09 at 19:24:57

Went out and took some new pictures of the bike as of today...

Things to finish up yet:
1. Clean up wiring on frame (loom and zip ties)
2. Swap to Savage seat when it arrives
2a. Trailer Fender & Moving Rectifier, Turn Signals & Tail Light (still planning this one)
2a.5. Thinking of doing the diamond jim fender lowering mod until I get the trailer fender worked out... Not 100% sure yet.
3. Install Mini Apes (I think)
4. Remove rear peg mounts

http://www.pimptiva.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2731&g2_serialNumber=2

http://www.pimptiva.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2735&g2_serialNumber=2

http://www.pimptiva.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2738&g2_serialNumber=2

http://www.pimptiva.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2741&g2_serialNumber=2

http://www.pimptiva.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2744&g2_serialNumber=2

I like the look with the belt guard off... A little concerned about getting "caught up" in it... But I'm sure with time I'll be more cautious. Anyone have any tips here?

Title: Re: Updated Pics
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/05/09 at 20:01:04

I wouldnt worry so much about getting in it. Theres still a guard on the front & getting in the rear would about require being in a wreck, but that could happen & it certainly would be a nasty event.( read on the for the emotionally driven contradiction) The real immediate problem would be a piece of gravel getting on top of the belt & being pushed thru the belt when it gets to the rear pulley. Mine did that, but Im not certain it happened after I took it off. I have put it back, tho. I just feel better with it on there. I like the naked look, but it bugs me, the belt being so "out there" & even knowing I would have to do something really goofy to get in it, I am somewhat uneasy, so, for the sake of the belts safety & mine, I put it back.

You know, a guy could put some kind of barrier, deflector on the lower swing arm back close to the rear Pinch Point.

Title: Re: Updated Pics
Post by Serowbot on 08/05/09 at 22:27:19

"A little concerned about getting "caught up" in it..."

I thought about that when I took mine off... so I tried it.
No way can I contort myself to get caught in there...

more likely to get my thumb caught in the front spokes..... :-?

Title: Re: Updated Pics
Post by PerrydaSavage on 08/06/09 at 02:26:48

Fine lookin' bike Simon! See you have the Wingerline highway bar/engine guard? If not too much trouble, would it be possible for you to do a couple of sketches of it, with measurements ... and post up in Tech Section? That'd be good for the Fabricators here on the Forums!
Thanx!

Title: Re: Updated Pics
Post by SimonTuffGuy on 08/06/09 at 05:06:07

I'm not as concerned with rocks and stuff like that... I guess I'll tackle them if they happen. I was just more worried about getting caught in it.

I'll be happier once I can get the solo seat mounted. I'm on the hunt for something better in the bobber look. Found a few on EBay, just not sure what I'll actually end up with.

Perry - Yanno, I think someone else asked me to do something like that and I just haven't yet. I'll see what I can do. Maybe some detailed pictures along with overall measurements would be helpful. I might be pulling them off and selling them too, since they don't really fit the "bobber" look. :P

Title: Re: Updated Pics
Post by flcruzr on 08/06/09 at 17:13:06

Simon: I know you just started your mods but as of now the bike is looking good! Looking forward to your final project, keep us posted with pics, we like that. ;)

Title: Re: Updated Pics
Post by PerrydaSavage on 08/08/09 at 02:48:31

417B7F7D7C4667747455676B120 wrote:

Perry - Yanno, I think someone else asked me to do something like that and I just haven't yet. I'll see what I can do. Maybe some detailed pictures along with overall measurements would be helpful. I might be pulling them off and selling them too, since they don't really fit the "bobber" look. :P

Cool Simon ... that'd be appreciated! If you do decide to eventually sell those Wingerline bars, keep me in mind thanks 8-)

Title: Re: Updated Pics
Post by JohnBoy on 08/08/09 at 07:06:54

"I like the look with the belt guard off... A little concerned about getting "caught up" in it... But I'm sure with time I'll be more cautious. Anyone have any tips here? "

Don't ride barefoot, and don't wear bell bottoms!

Many years ago my Honda superhawk threw a chain. I had the stock chain guard mounted correctly. The force on the chain caused it to whip back over the top of my helmet and cut a track through the gel coat. I still can't understand how it happened...but it did. So, did the guard help?