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01-10-2013, 05:53 PM
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#43
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: ΠΚΑ
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So, I saw a mod on chop forum I read, and decided to do it myself. It's for the "eyebrow" on sportsters and older dynas, the visor that the headlight mounts to. Anyway, I've always thought that the eyebrows on those bikes were ugly, but aftermarket mounts are either expensive, require drilling mount holes into the lower tree, or both. I don't have the time or tools to attempt that right now, and this mod was cheap and easy....
Here's a google link for non-Harley riders to know what it looks like....
Http://lmgtfy.com/?q=sportster+eyebrow
Before sanding:
After 4 stages of hand sanding and polishing:
Gonna put it on the bike tomorrow, along with my new sick saddles seat that got delivered today. I'll post some pics when I get done.
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01-10-2013, 09:21 PM
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#44
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: DC Metro Area
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Originally Posted by Milky Spore
My plugs are incredibly white.
I would get a Muzzy full system before a slip on. I think duck has one for sale. For a pre-gen. Assuming were talking about a pre-gen. If its a new-gen then there should be tons of exhaust choices.
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Yes its a pre-gen, any reasons for the Muzzy over the slip-on? Who is this duck gentlemen, because I may be interested in that exhaust. I read here:
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Muzzy_Exhaust
That theres a slight melting issue with the lower fender, and I'd lose the centerstand. I know absolutely nothing about carbs or jetting them in any way, but they both should be cleaned and rebuilt anyway so now is the time to learn I suppose.
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01-10-2013, 10:08 PM
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#45
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Keyboard Warrior
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Orrville, Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Milky Spore
I pay $198 a year for my Ninja 250. I have high coverage on everything except for collision damage to the bike. Which I have none of, 'cuz my bike is basically worthless in the eyes of the insurance company. Even a drop would total it. However, everyone's expenses will be handled, no matter what happens. My *** is completely covered for injuries and property damage. I'm 19, have 2 fat speeding tickets, both high enough to be on the verge of having my license suspended, one got thrown out though, actually, I only have a permit lol. I got an e-mail for my insurance company a few months ago saying they dropped my rates slightly! Haha!
Point is, insurance cost depends on many things. Location is huge too. Insurance for cars is high around here due to the theft. Especially if you drive a Honda or Acura. My neighbor's Integra got stolen the week she moved here.
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That makes me feel like i'm getting screwed. I was quoted around $540 for a year for a minimum coverage plan that covered accidents to pay for other peoples stuff and like $1500 in injuries. I'll have to try and call around to some different places.
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01-10-2013, 11:00 PM
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#46
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Rebel against
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Texas
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Full coverage on a 2013 CBR1000RR... "Your 12-month policy is only $1902.00"
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SameBIG CHIEF - I've met plenty of tools who own a Luxe. Looks like they failed on the tool less aspect.
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01-11-2013, 12:51 AM
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#47
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►Kyle◄
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: TEXAS
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I pay 480 a year for the gsxr but it doesnt have any bodily injury
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01-11-2013, 08:46 AM
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#48
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: CT
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I called progressive last night and basically asked them whats going on. They verified the model, displacement, etc. Verified all my discounts, as well as my driving history, insurance history, and all the bikes that have gone through that policy. Explained I cam from an FZ-6 and while not totally the same, they were close in HP and riding style. All she could tell me was that "they calculate rates based on make, model, and previous payouts for that bike" and would not budge on my price. Didn't offer me any other type of savings etc.
So I will be insurance shopping tonight.
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01-11-2013, 01:31 PM
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#49
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: ΠΚΑ
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01-11-2013, 03:29 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: CT
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Not going to lie I can't even tell what I'm looking for in those pictures
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01-11-2013, 03:57 PM
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#51
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: ΠΚΑ
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It's the headlight mount... The stock mount is a visor thingy that looks like a chrome eyebrow over the top of the headlight. I cut it down to a v-shape/wishbone looking thing, as that is all it really needs to hold the light on.
Most people who have hd's with the headlight visor hate the visor and end up paying for a new headlight and new mounts. I did it myself for under $20 in materials and about 2-3 hours of work...
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01-11-2013, 04:22 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: MB long island
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before and after pics would probably help.. either way bike looks clean
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01-11-2013, 04:42 PM
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#53
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: ΠΚΑ
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Not mine, but this is what it looks like on a bike...
And this is the part I cut down
To get this
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01-11-2013, 05:36 PM
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#54
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: CT
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So was there any work involved or did you just unbolt that chrome cover?
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01-11-2013, 06:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: MB long island
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he said 4 stages of sanding.. def a cleaner look, props for doing the extra work.. small things like that are always something that help you to appreciate your machine a little more. that goes for cars, bikes or whatever.
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01-11-2013, 06:14 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: ΠΚΑ
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Well, I bought another cover off eBay for 15 bucks in case I messed up, but I didn't. I used a band saw to cut as much of the metal off of it as I could without risking my fingers, then ground it down some more with a bench grinder. After I got it down to where I wanted it, I hand sanded it with 200, 400, 800 and 1000 grit sandpaper in that order, then polished it with blue magic to get it where it is now.
The majority of that piece is only about 1/8th of an inch thick, so the only part of it that actually supports the light is what I left. I'll prolly end up taking it off and re-sand it, cause there are a couple small gouges that I didn't quite get out, but overall, I'm pleased with the way it turned out. I'd also like to get it chromed, but for a small, individual piece like this, it'd be close to $150 or so from any place local, so that's way on the back burner, lol.
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01-11-2013, 06:21 PM
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#57
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: ΠΚΑ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by teen
he said 4 stages of sanding.. def a cleaner look, props for doing the extra work.. small things like that are always something that help you to appreciate your machine a little more. that goes for cars, bikes or whatever.
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Yeah, I took machining for three semesters as an elective in junior college, so I know the kind of work that goes into custom pieces. This little bit of work was fun and the look is way better IMO, but some of the guys who hard tail their rides, and make custom mounts and seats and monotube swing arms and ****?
I'm always in awe of the people who put that kind of work into their scoot.
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01-11-2013, 06:31 PM
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#58
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: CT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tex_mania
Well, I bought another cover off eBay for 15 bucks in case I messed up, but I didn't. I used a band saw to cut as much of the metal off of it as I could without risking my fingers, then ground it down some more with a bench grinder. After I got it down to where I wanted it, I hand sanded it with 200, 400, 800 and 1000 grit sandpaper in that order, then polished it with blue magic to get it where it is now.
The majority of that piece is only about 1/8th of an inch thick, so the only part of it that actually supports the light is what I left. I'll prolly end up taking it off and re-sand it, cause there are a couple small gouges that I didn't quite get out, but overall, I'm pleased with the way it turned out. I'd also like to get it chromed, but for a small, individual piece like this, it'd be close to $150 or so from any place local, so that's way on the back burner, lol.
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Gotcha. That is cool. I wasn't trying to bust your balls.
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01-11-2013, 07:20 PM
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#59
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: ΠΚΑ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by automagwarrior
Gotcha. That is cool. I wasn't trying to bust your balls.
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Didn't think you were
I've taken the easy way and bought things I could Have made, and even paid to have some stuff installed that I could have done myself if I had the means. This was one of those occasions where I had the means to do it and the cost of aftermarket parts was high enough to make it worth it to do myself.
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01-11-2013, 07:27 PM
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#60
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Texas
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Finally picked up a pair of Alpinestar Smx-1 boots to ride around on the road with, so much better than a crappy old work boot.
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01-11-2013, 08:24 PM
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#61
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►Kyle◄
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: TEXAS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Diametunim
Finally picked up a pair of Alpinestar Smx-1 boots to ride around on the road with, so much better than a crappy old work boot.
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You like them Trevor? I was looking at the Smx-5
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01-11-2013, 08:58 PM
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#62
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: CT
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Spring needs to come. I need to go get lost for two or three days.
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01-11-2013, 10:26 PM
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#63
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Don't look here.
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ohio
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We have a super random nice day tomorrow here in Ohio. Got a few buddies meeting up to go for a ride. Can't wait.
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