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« on: October 08, 2021, 03:36:52 PM » |
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Third and final set of photos.
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pancho
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« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2021, 06:14:41 PM » |
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Yeah, OK with the velocity stacks, but where did you come up with those engine guards? I don't think I've seen a set of those before.
I shows that you have put a lot of time and effort into your bike, I wonder about the key switch relocation?
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« Last Edit: October 08, 2021, 06:19:55 PM by pancho »
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The most expensive things you will purchase, are those things you would not have needed if you had listened and obeyed.
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Glaserbeam
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« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2021, 08:12:26 PM » |
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Thanks. I describe the ignition switch relocation here: http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,99176.0.htmlIt helps to have a spare wiring harness so you can have an extra plug and socket to make the extension cable. And I found those German crash bars on eBay a few years back - their website is fehling.de Ken |
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Bagger John - #3785
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« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2021, 07:46:32 AM » |
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And I found those German crash bars on eBay a few years back - their website is fehling.de
That one's been in my bookmark list for a while. |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2021, 07:01:57 AM » |
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Wow, that’s sure a lot of work to avoid a simple washer under the tank tab. BTW, I have some Cobra chrome bits there that raise the tank some and I’m convinced it improved airflow to the air box. Your way doesn't look too bad ten feet away
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pancho
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« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2021, 01:57:01 PM » |
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Wow, that’s sure a lot of work to avoid a simple washer under the tank tab
Take a close look at the pictures Jeff, I don't think "a lot of work" ever comes into the equation with him. I'd hire you in a second Ken.... for anything
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Glaserbeam
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« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2021, 06:50:25 PM » |
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Thanks, Pancho! Yes, as long a I see a path forward, I don't mind the extra steps if I think the end result will be worth it. I don't judge other for lifting the tank enough for clearance, but my solution feels right to me. I'm beholden to my mechanical engineering background  Ken |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2021, 06:46:40 AM » |
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Thanks, Pancho! Yes, as long a I see a path forward, I don't mind the extra steps if I think the end result will be worth it. I don't judge other for lifting the tank enough for clearance, but my solution feels right to me. I'm beholden to my mechanical engineering background Ken Ken, I have no issue with the quality of your work. It’s top notch actually. I like to make my own parts too and I’m obviously not the engineer you are. I’m just not a big fan of the velocity stacks in the first place. But having them is kind of like pretending they are a performance item. With them obviously not connected to the carbs it doesn’t really support the illusion they are adding a bunch of HP so, for me personally I don’t see the point. I apologize if I came off too harsh in my first response. |
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Jims99
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« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2021, 05:22:15 AM » |
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What seat is that? Don’t think I’ve seen one like that before.
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The light at the end of the tunnel, is a train.
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Bagger John - #3785
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« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2021, 06:25:06 AM » |
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I’m just not a big fan of the velocity stacks in the first place. But having them is kind of like pretending they are a performance item. With them obviously not connected to the carbs it doesn’t really support the illusion they are adding a bunch of HP so, for me personally I don’t see the point.
Some people like the look. I went the other way with my I/S - I powdercoated the OEM carb covers. One less thing to have to keep waxed. |
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Glaserbeam
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« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2021, 10:21:24 PM » |
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Jims,
I needed to redo the seat anyway - previous owner left the bike in the sun for years and the vinyl was shredded - so I had an automotive upholsterer level the seat by removing foam from the front and adding foam to the rear so it wouldn't be such an extreme bucket that forces you into one position. Also had him remove some foam from the vertical kicked-up part at the rear so I could sit back farther - combined with the peg lowering kit gives a much better riding position, legs bent less than with stock seating/foot position. Also had him build in the "ventilation channel" that they use in bicycle seats to reduce pressure on (and give nice ventilation to) the family jewels ...
I also shortened the front of the passenger seat and curved it to match the back of the operator seat.
This older photo shows more detail on the seats.
Ken
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Bagger John - #3785
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« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2021, 08:30:45 AM » |
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Was that originally a Mustang seat?
And I completely understand the center channel. Selle does it on their saddles, both leather (I ride a Titanico X) and their various gel versions.
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Glaserbeam
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« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2021, 05:29:06 PM » |
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It was a stock seat.
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