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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> If I'm fixing it, may as well mod it /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1404352925 Message started by HondaLavis on 07/02/14 at 19:02:05 |
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Title: If I'm fixing it, may as well mod it Post by HondaLavis on 07/02/14 at 19:02:05 So I spilled the bike today. First ride back after 9 months, I was taking it to get the inspection renewed. Dummy me didn't check the tire pressure... :-[ Got about a block away from the house before I had to make a small swerve. As soon as I made the input, she slid right out from under me. The aftermath: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/Lavis325CL/20140702_162334_zps23f51c99.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/Lavis325CL/20140702_162347_zps04255f26.jpg I decided to check the tire pressure when I got home. 25 rear, and 15 front. :o Destroyed the handlebar, throttle grip, right rear turn signal, and front right peg. The exhaust, the right rear shock, and the right mirror seemed to get a little road rash, but I'm not too worried about them. Might replace the mirror, but at this point I'm focused on the important stuff to ride again. So, I come to you all with the question: Does anybody suggest any changes to these components? Are there different pegs I could get that might be cheaper/easier to find than stock? Suggested rear turn signals? The stock bars seem to work fine for me, but I'm curious what other people might run, especially if it's a cheap alternative. If I have to replace it, I may as well keep my mind open to suggestions. FWIW, Duluth firehose pants really saved my tushy. Grade A+ top notch. Got a couple scrapes and tears, but really held up to the skid. |
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Title: Re: If I'm fixing it, may as well mod it Post by S-P on 07/02/14 at 19:54:00 Good thing you weren't going fast! Bikes are easier to fix than body parts. :) |
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Title: Re: If I'm fixing it, may as well mod it Post by Sheriff41 on 07/02/14 at 23:43:46 Glad to hear you're okay! The Duluth ads on TV are great! Harley pegs are cheap and readily available. I've seen some threads on here of how people have made them fit our bikes. |
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Title: Re: If I'm fixing it, may as well mod it Post by jcstokes on 07/03/14 at 00:11:32 I dunno, do you really need to mod it? It's a good looking bike, the market place should turn up an indicator, in fact the post 2007 ones seem to be hard to get, bars, if necessary, can be brought and I'm sure some Bobber or Modder will have foot pegs. Good to know you seem unhurt, except perhaps for pride. |
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Title: Re: If I'm fixing it, may as well mod it Post by HondaLavis on 07/03/14 at 09:43:19 Thanks for your condolences. I just wish bike parts were as easily paid for as body parts. If I break an arm, I don't pay out of pocket. The army fixes me up for, and it hurts for a while. ::) JC, I'm not saying I have to mod it. I simply see it as an opportunity, and I'm curious if anybody has any suggestions. Sheriff, thanks for the reminder on the harley pegs. I'm thinking about those or kuryakyn mini boards. I'm curious what I'll do for my handlebars, though. Again, I'm just curious about my options, what people have done before, etc. |
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Title: Re: If I'm fixing it, may as well mod it Post by WD on 07/03/14 at 09:55:34 Harley Davidson FL handlebar on both of my Savages. http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y490/mphsgal/Jeffs%20pix/Sam/Sam3_zps8a443252.jpg...in expensive fancy 2 inch riser extensions set into the stock base risers. http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y490/mphsgal/LISA-HP/Photos/Savage/fullrear_zpse5d3fcf2.jpg...in 6 inch cast aluminum dogbone risers set into the stock base risers. Pretty sure I have a stock right rear floating around. Need the whole assembly or just the rubber base section if I can find the thing (meaning haven't used it for target practice yet)? |
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Title: Re: If I'm fixing it, may as well mod it Post by HondaLavis on 07/03/14 at 11:30:26 Thanks, WD. Those look good, but might be a bit wide for my build. Any 1" handlebar should work, right? Do I drill the handlebars to accept the the switches, or does it matter? Just the rubber would do if you can find it. The rest of the light is barely touched. Actually, I need to look for a pair of those rubbers... The other side is dry rotted, held together with gorilla glue, and cracking again. ::) |
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Title: Re: If I'm fixing it, may as well mod it Post by Beagle on 07/04/14 at 09:29:38 734845524946461411200 wrote:
I put Harley Pegs on mine, you'll just need to make sure the holes are large enough and will probably need some washers to tighten them up. |
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Title: Re: If I'm fixing it, may as well mod it Post by verslagen1 on 07/04/14 at 09:48:46 557273797C517C6B746E1D0 wrote:
yep, 1" most just file the pin off the control, easier to move around, but clamps up fine. |
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Title: Re: If I'm fixing it, may as well mod it Post by BalingWire on 07/04/14 at 10:41:18 I'm happy nobody got hurt. Does anybody put "TireCheck" Tire Pressure Valve Stem Caps on their cycle? http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41fjlh8AW8L._SY300_.jpg |
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Title: Re: If I'm fixing it, may as well mod it Post by Bob Davis on 07/04/14 at 23:18:10 I have the factory handlebars off of my 2002 collecting dust in my garage. I’m in Ohio and have no idea what it would take to ship them. |
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Title: Re: If I'm fixing it, may as well mod it Post by verslagen1 on 07/04/14 at 23:34:07 spiral wrap brown paper from 1 end to the other and wrap some cardboard on the ends then stick a stamp on it. |
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Title: Re: If I'm fixing it, may as well mod it Post by ToesNose on 07/05/14 at 04:37:07 +1 to what other's said glad you are ok, the bike can be fixed easily. Also glad you are home, have fun modding now ;) |
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Title: Re: If I'm fixing it, may as well mod it Post by HondaLavis on 07/05/14 at 21:31:13 Baling wire, those caps are a brilliant idea. Looks like a good investment. You guys are awesome. I've had at least a handful of people offer to help. Not every community is like this, and I feel lucky. :) |
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