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What Homemade Accessories, Gear, Tools, Improvements, Clothing Have You Made ?
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elgin mary
New member
MotorradMike
Lucky
I like the stick that holds it open!
Also, good taste in beer.
Also, good taste in beer.
Homemade
1"x 1" aluminium angle used to mount $20 Aux Lights from auto parts store. Cheap light bar. Lights were 20+ years old and hooked up to high beam only and though not the best type of light, they provide 110 more watts. Total of 170 watts helps spot Bambi quicker.
Flat lexan (scrap) headlight protector also reflects light backward just enough to tell instantly, to the rider, that the headlight bulb has not burned out. I looked for a piece of flexible light rod to mount on top of the lens, but didn't find one. First thing I think when I discover a burned out bulb is "wonder how long that has been out". No, I don't check all lighting before each ride.
1"x 1" aluminium angle used to mount $20 Aux Lights from auto parts store. Cheap light bar. Lights were 20+ years old and hooked up to high beam only and though not the best type of light, they provide 110 more watts. Total of 170 watts helps spot Bambi quicker.
Flat lexan (scrap) headlight protector also reflects light backward just enough to tell instantly, to the rider, that the headlight bulb has not burned out. I looked for a piece of flexible light rod to mount on top of the lens, but didn't find one. First thing I think when I discover a burned out bulb is "wonder how long that has been out". No, I don't check all lighting before each ride.
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globalrider
Alps Adventurer
I've had my oxy-acetylene outfit for over 20 years. You can't beat them for all around use (heating, cutting, welding) and since you feed a filler rod when welding, it is one of the reasons for going with a TIG.
I planned my installation. I installed my columns further into the garage so that when I park closer to the garage door, the columns do not get in the way.
I'll probably be going with a TP Tools 960 Pro Blaster Abrasive Blasting Cabinet. I want one that is 48 inches wide and large enough for a motorcycle frame and car rims.
All the info (part numbers, sources and how-to) is on my Surface Mount Datel LCD Voltmeter Install page.
I wanted a voltmeter that I could connect directly to my battery without having to switch it and you can only do that with an LCD display.
globalrider
Alps Adventurer
The RAM ball may not be "homemade" but the modifications to it are. I came up with this installation that gave me the OEM look I was after.
clowry
Active member
I wasn't happy with the enormous, strap on tank bag the dealer gave me with my F800GT. Found a small one that I liked, but it's magnetic, and my 'tank' is tupperware. We took off the centre panel and used clear silicone to stick some rare earth magnets to the underside. They hold my little tank bag on nicely!
Moto316
Member
Got a picture of it?
Homemade bags
Just finished soft prototype bags. Seems like everything I make are prototypes. It's a good out.
Frames are Aluminum treadplate. .062" - .073" hung on hard luggage frames
Bag material is 1000 d Codura, used double thickness w/ 1/32 " Lexan between layers for form/stiffness.
Codura and reflective material are from Seattle Fabrics.
Straps and YKK buckles are from Amazon.
Size is 8" x 20 " x 12"/16"+ high. 12" high in photograph.
I'm pleased with outcome so far, though time (a season or two) will tell a lot.
$350 +- and a lot of time
Photograph rotation is correct on an iPad but not on a desktop.
Just finished soft prototype bags. Seems like everything I make are prototypes. It's a good out.
Frames are Aluminum treadplate. .062" - .073" hung on hard luggage frames
Bag material is 1000 d Codura, used double thickness w/ 1/32 " Lexan between layers for form/stiffness.
Codura and reflective material are from Seattle Fabrics.
Straps and YKK buckles are from Amazon.
Size is 8" x 20 " x 12"/16"+ high. 12" high in photograph.
I'm pleased with outcome so far, though time (a season or two) will tell a lot.
$350 +- and a lot of time
Photograph rotation is correct on an iPad but not on a desktop.
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Great machine that will run forever. I have an old table model here but wanted reverse for what I have coming up.
OM
elgin mary
New member
Platform
Using a previous post as a model, I made a platform for the back of my bike to carry my camping gear. I made it so that I can put legs on the platform for a table while camping. Now that I've used it for one trip to the Georgia Mountain Rally, I'm going to work on an improved version.
Using a previous post as a model, I made a platform for the back of my bike to carry my camping gear. I made it so that I can put legs on the platform for a table while camping. Now that I've used it for one trip to the Georgia Mountain Rally, I'm going to work on an improved version.
2wheeledfaith
New member
Kickstand foot
Kickstand foot made from 1/4" aluminum.
Milled out the underside of the top aluminum plate to fit around the factory side stand leg and foot.
Drill and tapped holes for 6mm stainless steel allen cap screws.
Used a fine grit sanding belt to give it a brushed finished.
Kickstand foot made from 1/4" aluminum.
Milled out the underside of the top aluminum plate to fit around the factory side stand leg and foot.
Drill and tapped holes for 6mm stainless steel allen cap screws.
Used a fine grit sanding belt to give it a brushed finished.
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Homemade
Just finished a Heated Seat Pad and it works great. Too great. Gets way too hot. Have had heated grips on 3 different bikes and none of them ever got this hot.
I used a Heated Grip Kit and left over seat material. I put the supplied resistor in the pad, which was the wrong place. It gets so hot it started to melt the covering right at the resistor.
Initial testing revealed, what should have been obvious, that it needed a controller. I would rather not buy a $45 +- controller and then adaptors when I should be able to find a less expensive controller and hard wire it to my system.
I have looked online and only found a few options and not comfortable buying electronics that I know nothing about. As I've said many times: "What I know about electricity will shock you (and me). "
Anybody have suggestions for adjustable controllers available for hobbyist/tinkerers ? 12v- Max. 3 amps
Appreciate any advice.
Charlie
Sorry about rotated photograph
Just finished a Heated Seat Pad and it works great. Too great. Gets way too hot. Have had heated grips on 3 different bikes and none of them ever got this hot.
I used a Heated Grip Kit and left over seat material. I put the supplied resistor in the pad, which was the wrong place. It gets so hot it started to melt the covering right at the resistor.
Initial testing revealed, what should have been obvious, that it needed a controller. I would rather not buy a $45 +- controller and then adaptors when I should be able to find a less expensive controller and hard wire it to my system.
I have looked online and only found a few options and not comfortable buying electronics that I know nothing about. As I've said many times: "What I know about electricity will shock you (and me). "
Anybody have suggestions for adjustable controllers available for hobbyist/tinkerers ? 12v- Max. 3 amps
Appreciate any advice.
Charlie
Sorry about rotated photograph
The purchase of a controller is the easiest way Charlie. The controllers work by turning the power off and on- the longer the "pulse" on the more heat. I suspect that your sitting on it really insulates the pad letting it get hotter than it normally would "out in the air".
Good for you putting this all together.
Gary
snookers
DBLUPPR
https://www.warmnsafe.com/heat-trollers/
Charlie.....check out the many options on this site. I used the "Single Portable Heat-troller Coax" as a replacement for my heated jacket, works like a charm.
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