Inzane 17

Working on a possible V stack for my bike

Started by Warlock, Mon 27, Apr 2020, 17:53:57

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Warlock

Working on a project on some v stacks. Got one siliconed on to see how well it stays. If you look at the picture of it setting on number 6 carb I think I will have to trim the back side so it will not hit the tank. Once I see how it stays on number 2 carb I will remove and trim it the fit number 3 tomorrow. It seems closest to the tank than the other side. I do have a 1/2 spacer on my tank also. Just looking at a way for maybe some v stacks at a reasonable price.

Warlock

I don't want to hear the labor pains, I just want to see the baby

The emperor has no clothes

Looks good  :cooldude: have you got some relief in there to allow water to escape ?

Jess from VA

It seems to me I remember reading that guys putting them on interstates needed to shim up the front of tank like a quarter inch or something.  But I think they still had to notch the front two around the pods. 

There were two outfits making the ones most guys used, but I can't remember their names.  (one might have been HDL back when they produced a few special parts for Valks)

Warlock

Quote from: meathead on Mon 27, Apr 2020, 18:37:59
Looks good  :cooldude: have you got some relief in there to allow water to escape ?
Once I see if they will work I will drill a small hole in them to relieve the water. Going to add a taller spacer under my tank before I try and make any mod to the stack. Wish we could get the ones from a few years back. They were smaller than these and secured better. I'm hoping clear silicone will work.
David

I don't want to hear the labor pains, I just want to see the baby

Warlock

Quote from: Jess from VA on Mon 27, Apr 2020, 18:43:32
It seems to me I remember reading that guys putting them on interstates needed to shim up the front of tank like a quarter inch or something.  But I think they still had to notch the front two around the pods. 

There were two outfits making the ones most guys used, but I can't remember their names.  (one might have been HDL back when they produced a few special parts for Valks)
I had them on my 99 Tourer. They are smaller than these and secured better. I mounted these with silicone. I have a spacer under my tank, but plan on adding a taller one.
David

I don't want to hear the labor pains, I just want to see the baby

Warlock

Failure on this one. Even with a 1" spacer in it still hit the tank. Tried trimming the v stack to fit, but didn't look good. Back to the drawing board.
David

I don't want to hear the labor pains, I just want to see the baby

Bighead

Quote from: Warlock on Mon 27, Apr 2020, 19:50:01
Failure on this one. Even with a 1" spacer in it still hit the tank. Tried trimming the v stack to fit, but didn't look good. Back to the drawing board.
David
Not one thing wrong with the way they looked from mother HONDA.
1997 Bumble Bee
1999 Interstate (sold)
2016 Wing

Dusty

 When I mounted mine on an interstate that had the tank raised I put some washers under the top screws and that caused the stacks to tip down a bit and clear the tank. I can't get into my photostash right now but can send you an e-mail with pictures.

PM me with an address if you want.

Dusty

Warlock

Quote from: Dusty on Mon 27, Apr 2020, 21:27:27
When I mounted mine on an interstate that had the tank raised I put some washers under the top screws and that caused the stacks to tip down a bit and clear the tank. I can't get into my photostash right now but can send you an e-mail with pictures.

PM me with an address if you want.

Dusty
These are not the ones we use to get. These are too big. I took a chance and ordered just one to see if I could get it to work. It doesn't bolt on. Was hoping these would work and could have had 6 of them for around $120. But glad I only bought 1 of them.
David

I don't want to hear the labor pains, I just want to see the baby