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Message started by babyhog on 12/23/10 at 09:44:14

Title: Winter mods
Post by babyhog on 12/23/10 at 09:44:14

So, in an effort to make conversation... anybody planning any mods over the winter that you maybe wouldn't create a new post about? I need to change my oil for sure, and I'm considering some new graphics for my tank. Simple stuff, but hey.

I'm pretty happy with my bike, but never know when something might spark my interest that I hadn't even thought about.

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by prechermike on 12/23/10 at 09:47:33

I have a seat I am supposed to be working on. The trouble is, I have too many projects. (Not sure whether that is good or bad?)

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by kimchris1 on 12/23/10 at 11:00:35

I am planning to purchase a fork brace and install. Oh and I still need to place the decals on Genie. I have just been waiting for the weather to warm up. Other than that nothing else left to add with the exception of many many happy miles.
Genie and I are looking forward to reporting of our many adventures.. :) kim

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by Boofer on 12/23/10 at 17:14:42

Just installed a Schumacher battery tender. Worked great on a battery that wouldn't crank my bike. Does a 15 minute install count as a project?

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by verslagen1 on 12/23/10 at 17:28:30

I wanna take the head cover off.
swap the front forks
install fork boots
put on a different head light
install some tire sealant
change the plug
rework a head
have a cylinder bored and plated
mini battery install
secret carb project
verslavies
drain the pool and paint
new pump motor
and fix a leak in the skylight.
today I replaced the a/c filter and put the designer on my hit list.
I had to remove 2 panels get at it and it must be a custom size as I couldn't find one anywhere.

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by kimchris1 on 12/23/10 at 19:05:57

Vers, that is some list. All of those projects should get you thru the winter months for sure..:) kim

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by verslagen1 on 12/23/10 at 19:50:29

heck that list might make it till next winter.

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by Routy on 12/23/10 at 22:00:45

I'm slowly working on a set of 8 inch Forward Controls.
I've had 4" .....it was good
Now I have 6".....they are better
Just seems like 8" will be better yet.
But I got side tracked building a hydraulic dump bed trailer.
But I'm about outta money, so I'll get back on the FCs soon !

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by kimchris1 on 12/23/10 at 22:23:05

Routy, your legs must be long. By going to 8"fc they will allow you to really stretch your legs out right?

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by sluggo on 12/23/10 at 23:54:56

thumper is pretty much done, but i still have things yet to do.
i'm still kicking around letting someone here repair the baseball sized dent on tank, and the side pans of course.
i have always sugested just going out and staring at it for hours and hours looking for just the right lines, as you look at thumper i have went for triangles and how many you can develop.

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by Routy on 12/24/10 at 04:38:41

I like to think I'm just a normal 6' guy, ::) but 8" will give me a nice stretched out leg position,.....that I believe will be very comfortable, and still have plenty of clearance to the front wheel

2A282C222933283270410 wrote:

Routy, your legs must be long. By going to 8"fc they will allow you to really stretch your legs out right?

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by buggs on 12/24/10 at 05:02:17

I'm looking at forward controls (thanks to Routy), raptor petcock, new seat (custom seat pan). I have also picked up a B100P looking to cafe it for on of my daughters. Will post pics as we start the build.

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by drums1 on 12/24/10 at 07:03:52

Front and rear brakes, oil change, right side cover off and check tensioner adjuster and chain, would like some forward controls--4" or 6", want a fork brace, needs new tires, tank has 2 small dents, rebuild carb and new plug, new air filter, Mongoose footpeg risers for the handlebars...........don't know where the $$ for any of this is coming from, but I can dream, right?

:-/

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by Ed L. on 12/24/10 at 20:10:28

Install a stage one cam, rejet the carb, turn the right side sheet metal cover into a air scoop which will push more air into the airbox at speed (make one out of fiberglass). Give the bike it's yearly wash and wax.
Clean the shop.

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by John_D FSO on 12/24/10 at 22:03:33

I actually got one of my winter projects out of the way a few weeks ago, put on some Edge brackets and bigger saddlebags. I like the bags, just need to get used to the little hidden fasteners; they're different than the ones on my old bags. The brackets are pretty cool, even if they make the bags stick out a bit. The cool thing is, I can have 'em on and off in just a few seconds, ooooh aaaah! :o ;D

Not sure what the next project is, maybe and engine guard and highway pegs, or just some kinda highway pegs. :-/ And maybe some taller risers.

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/24/10 at 23:35:12

Winter mods,, Winter Mods,, Hmm,, now, what could I do to Winter to make it work better....,,, mmm,,
I Know!

Lets make it warmer!

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by Routy on 12/25/10 at 05:46:14

7C6365627F7849794971636F24160 wrote:

Winter mods,, Winter Mods,, Hmm,, now, what could I do to Winter to make it work better....,,, mmm,,
I Know!

Lets make it warmer!

I tried that, but it just got too expensive ! :o

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by jrm8486 on 12/25/10 at 06:57:39

Possible re paint if the price is right,also re cover the seat again!

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/12/03/bikepics-2108063-800.jpg

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by Trippah on 12/27/10 at 14:34:20

Picked up a couple of sheepskins at IKEA a while back, want to make them into seat covers. I'm thinking removable in case it rains ....has anyone out there done this??

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by BurnPgh on 12/27/10 at 23:15:18

sportster seat reupholstered in white. 13" intruder shocks (which are already on and may end up being an issue, but if not I'll have some 412's on the market place). New chain/sprockets. Id love to shave the cylinder/head down 1mm but i dont feel like taking everything apart so that'll probably wait until next year. Id love to do a good thorough working of the exhaust ports but again I dont feel like taking it all apart. Hopefully I'll at least have my SR500 header chopped up and welded to fit to allow a better flow but who the hell knows. Press straighten the bent up forward control plate from last summer.

In reality I probably wont get anything done to it this year. Its sitting out under a tarp in the snow so I'm not doing anything until it gets warmer and by that point I'd rather just ride the fuhqer.

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by stinger on 12/28/10 at 00:19:22

I found this website for anyone looking for custom tank pads and tank decals.
http://www.immortalgraphix.com/

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by Skid Mark on 12/28/10 at 18:24:05

I have sheep skin cover I strap onto the seat. It does a good job of keeping the chill away.

Title: Re: Winter mods
Post by Trippah on 12/30/10 at 06:09:53

Hi Skid Mark - wondering if you have sewn straps to the sheepskin, or is it more like a flat bungee method.??

Always like looking at photos. ;D ;D