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Okay, so if I install a battery tender with a 12v car adapter, that will allow me to keep the battery charged, as long as I have an extension cord or whatever is required to hook it to house electricity. Having plugins is just extended circuitry, so it won't actually drain battery while not in use.
To ZAR: Yeah, fenders are important! I am not getting rid of the back one, I want to make a new one with an attached sissy bar arrangement, while simultaneously moving the turn lights and getting rid of the back seat.
To Cad: So if i put in for storage (Highly unlikely, a fairweather motorist I am not) the trickle charger is a good idea. But since this is my day to day ride, Just having a Cig lighter plug won't drain my battery too fast. I plan on just having my GPS plugged in to it, mounted on the handlebars for easy access. As well as a freakin speedometer in easy eye range, rather than this "interesting"( read stupid) placement on the tank.
But from what I'm gathering, modifying a motorcycle is pretty much legal, so long as it doesn't make it too loud or polluting. Right? Of course, having it not mess up the bike is very important.
Thank you all for the help, I'll be keeping a project log which I'll post up on my blog eventually.
Another idea I had, what about, instead of buying leatherlyke or what have you, I get some surplus high calibre ammo canisters, and weld up a mount for the modified fender? I think if I rubberize the seals and latch so it doesn't rattle, it would look and be pretty bad arse!
*Edit* I work in a sheet metal fab shop, so theres all kinds of scrap extras laying around. I figure I could get a big enough peice, have it cut out on the laser and then press brake it to dimensions. Just need to measure everything out!
Also, I've read that there are some tires that can be used to replace the stock back tire that are wider. What are the product numbers and whatnot to start trying to find those?
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