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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Controls ? /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1269519382 Message started by Routy on 03/25/10 at 05:16:21 |
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Title: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Controls ? Post by Routy on 03/25/10 at 05:16:21 Anyone have 6" forward controls ? My 4" work great,....while at the same time making me wonder why some 6"ers wouldn't be better yet. I had just enough 3/8 material left over from the 4" to make some 6" plates, and I now have them cut out. Still laying them out, I can see a little problem w/ the shift linkage dragging the frame, but I think I can remedy that by raising the shift pedal a 1/2". The right side looks to not be a problem. I'll see how it goes. Really, ?..... after the vacuum gauge idea went south, I just needed another project ! ;D |
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Title: Re: 6 inch Forward Controls ? Post by jabman on 03/26/10 at 00:14:11 4D4258435F594A48404E592B0 wrote:
dam i didn't finish fitting mine. so it doesn't work |
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Title: Re: 6 inch Forward Controls ? Post by Routy on 03/26/10 at 05:00:14 No, not for a shift indicator anyway. It has only 10 inches at dead idle, and when under even light load, it is down to 3-5 inches. Anything over 60-70 it had only 1-2 inches. And at 50-60 I no difference in the top 3 gears. When cobbing it at 70, I don't know what is keeping the fuel valve open,....sure can't be vacuum,........except maybe 1 inch or so. But I left it on,....looks kinda important anyway. |
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Title: Re: 6 inch Forward Controls ? Post by Routy on 03/26/10 at 19:26:31 These 6"er's are going to be neat ! Their done,.....headed for the paint shop. |
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Title: Re: 6 inch Forward Controls ? Post by Routy on 03/27/10 at 05:13:25 New 6" forward control plates (wet paint) http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/03/27/bikepics-1936082-full.jpg |
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Title: Re: 6 inch Forward Controls ? Post by Routy on 03/27/10 at 17:58:02 Left side 6" forward controls http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/03/27/bikepics-1936720-full.jpg Right side forward controls http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/03/27/bikepics-1936721-full.jpg Right side leg position http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/03/27/bikepics-1936723-full.jpg Left side leg position http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/03/27/bikepics-1936724-full.jpg |
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Title: Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Post by miker on 03/28/10 at 05:01:07 Looks good and I like the crossbrace. How does it feel? |
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Title: Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Post by Routy on 03/28/10 at 06:26:50 Fantastic ! Being a 6 ft'er, it feels like the bike more fits me now. It even seems like the seat is more comfortable. The 4" was fine, but these 6" are just that much better. |
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Title: Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Post by Stimpy on 03/28/10 at 07:55:44 I like your Doggloo ! ...oh, great bike BTW. |
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Title: Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Post by LANCER on 03/29/10 at 05:17:17 Very nice work Routy, very nice. You have a good mind and skills Ride on ! |
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Title: Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Post by babyhog on 03/29/10 at 06:37:57 Nice work on the foward controls! You are a handy little booger, aren't you. What's your next project?? And I don't think we saw you and your bike in the Cafe thread "Let's see you and your ride". You should add these to that thread... ;) |
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Title: Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Post by Routy on 03/29/10 at 08:24:39 2122232E2C364F0 wrote:
Thanks all. But seems like I get into trouble everytime I go near the Cafe :'( |
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Title: Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Post by serenity3743 on 03/29/10 at 13:58:15 Hey, Routy, looks good. Question: would ya wanna sell your 4" FCs? Are they complete and ready to install? If so, how much? |
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Title: Re: 6 inch Forward Controls ? Post by Yonuh Adisi on 03/29/10 at 14:24:43 78776D766A6C7F7D757B6C1E0 wrote:
You know, I never actually measured the forward controls I made, I just went by what felt right. But after looking at yours, I realized mine seemed to be about the same length. I just measured them, and you ain't gonna believe this, but mine are six inches right on the button. I guess six foot tall guys like us automatically end up with six inch forward controls whether we make them on purpose or accident. :) :) Would that mean with every foot you are tall you need an inch for your controls? Just a thought that has no basis in fact. ;D ;) ;D |
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Title: Re: 6 inch Forward Controls ? Post by Routy on 03/29/10 at 15:01:00 I think you have it figured out,...maybe ? :) All I know for sure, is that they feel real good. But I don't think I'd want to go for any farther,....as I can see problems come up. 4771706B765F7A776D771E0 wrote:
You know, I never actually measured the forward controls I made, I just went by what felt right. But after looking at yours, I realized mine seemed to be about the same length. I just measured them, and you ain't gonna believe this, but mine are six inches right on the button. I guess six foot tall guys like us automatically end up with six inch forward controls whether we make them on purpose or accident. :) :) Would that mean with every foot you are tall you need an inch for your controls? Just a thought that has no basis in fact. ;D ;) ;D[/quote] |
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Title: Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Post by Routy on 03/29/10 at 15:03:13 110710070C0B161B51555651620 wrote:
I could think of selling them. Send me a PM. |
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Title: Re: 6 inch Forward Controls ? Post by Yonuh Adisi on 03/29/10 at 15:06:44 545B415A46405351595740320 wrote:
Yeah, like the front wheel hitting them if you stay with a stock front end. |
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Title: Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Post by Ed L. on 03/29/10 at 16:22:34 Hey very nice job. One of the problems I had with my design when I went longer than 4 inches was that the kick stand would cause the plates to flex. Looking real good ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) |
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Title: Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Post by Routy on 03/29/10 at 17:18:48 Yeah Ed, where ya been, That is one good thing about leaving the stand in its original location. But that make for a lot more work too, and causes other minor problems too, like the bolts end up on the short side, especially w/ 3/8 plates. And w/ the 4", the heel interferes w/ the kickstand mount a little too. But the 6" worked really good. 6243786B09270 wrote:
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Title: Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Post by serenity3743 on 03/30/10 at 05:19:55 454A504B57514240484651230 wrote:
I could think of selling them. Send me a PM. [/quote] Just bumping this up for Routy, in case somebody else might want to buy his 4 inchers. |
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Title: Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Post by 2005 Suzi on 03/30/10 at 05:34:47 I may be interested, (getting tired of waiting on mechanic hubby to make me some :o) are they complete? If not what's missing? How much? |
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Title: Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Post by Routy on 03/30/10 at 08:44:02 First of all, let it be known that I in no way want to be infringing on EdL's selling the 4" FCs. This would be a one time sale of a prototype used set,...that does differ from his. I...no way would build any FCs for sale. price $40 They will bolt right on and fit perfectly, but any buyer deserves a couple details about them before sale. For the details, just PM me. 7A514B504A4D5057586B390 wrote:
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Title: Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Post by Yonuh Adisi on 03/30/10 at 08:58:48 7E716B706C6A797B737D6A180 wrote:
[/quote] Yeah, that's why I kept the kickstand in it's original location. Less flexing of the plates when resting. I didn't have the problem with short bolts though as I used 1/4 inch steel diamond plate. |
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