Random accessories questions

[c_law23]

I've never had a cup holder and am not sure how it would be since there isn't a ton of room on the top of the bars and wouldn't want it to hit the fixed fairing. What ones are you guys using on your vaqueros? How do you like them?

Also, I have searched far and wide and all I can ever seem to dig up is threads on their legality. I care not about that as I have them on my cars and have always had them on my cars. I want a smoked license plate cover for my bike. I cannot seem to find them anywhere.

[vaquero1700rider]

Kuraykn has one that I've seen on a vaquero at the dealer an seemed to fit fine an wouldnt hit nothin

[MarkG]

I would be careful about a smoked license plate cover. Most of the states have laws mandating a license plate must be readable from a certain distance. They go further by saying there can be no covers of any kind on a license plate. Gilbert, AZ down here, is extremely picky about reading the license plates to the dismay of many a sport bike rider that did not have a horizontal license plate frame. If there is a cover on the license plate expect to be stopped in a lot of states.

[landman]

kruiser kaddy is what I have on my vaquero.

[ringadingh]

You could probably make a smoked cover with a piece of plexi glass if you really want one.

[bearbait]

A ram mount cupholder is most versatile.

[dshelly]

+1 on the Kruzer kaddy. I re-machined the flats on the anti-tip, was too loosey goosey for me. Now it's nice and solid. :tup:

[haygrrr]

I wanted to mount something to left bag crash bar. Elevate it and slight angle forward so you could reach easily. Ive got 38 sleeve and ride solo 99 % of time too which helps this theory.
Something like old artillery shell on piece of conduit - just thinking out loud here.....

[recumbentbob]

I wanted to mount something to left bag crash bar. Elevate it and slight angle forward so you could reach easily. Ive got 38 sleeve and ride solo 99 % of time too which helps this theory.
Something like old artillery shell on piece of conduit - just thinking out loud here.....

I wear a Camelbak hydration pack works great.

[haygrrr]

I wear a Camelbak hydration pack works great.

Too easy!!!! And makes sense....

[c_law23]

I was considering mounting something to the front crash bar but figured it would take long to get pretty hot. I dunno. Definitely some good ideas on here.

[Killie]

For a bottle holder, I put a cold water bottle in a coozie and push it down between the handle bars and the windshield. I also put frozen water bottles in the bags for use further down the road. I'm not a coffee drinker, so I don't need a cup holder.

[RVR]

I mounted a long ram mount to the highway bar mount and ran it out just inside the fairing. It comes out right in the corner behind the fairing and under the tank just in front of my knee. Gets a little warm from engine heat but I love the placement. I just don't like having that big thing on the bars. Doesn't look real clean.

[nomadtom69]

I found this do not know how well it would work http://www.chucksleather.com/ then click on the MAGnificient link

[c_law23]

That's an interesting idea. Not sure I love it though. Would worry about the bottom of the drink container rubbing against the tank. I don't drink coffee either and have a windshield bag so can't put bottles there. I think a crash bar mount for a bottled water might be the way to go.

[haygrrr]

I mounted a long ram mount to the highway bar mount and ran it out just inside the fairing. It comes out right in the corner behind the fairing and under the tank just in front of my knee. Gets a little warm from engine heat but I love the placement. I just don't like having that big thing on the bars. Doesn't look real clean.

How long is the Ram mount?

[Monkeyman]

I have a Kruzer Kaddy on my Victory and had one on my Nomad. The one on my Vic has a bracket that bolts to the bottom of the left control pod (with the clutch lever) so nothing has to be mounted to the bars themselves. It's marketed specifically for the CORE framed Victory bikes (Vision, XR/XC/XCT) so I don't know if it would work for the Vaquero.
http://www.jafrum.com/Accessories/Motorcycle-Cup-Holders/Kruzer-Kaddy-Clutch-Perch-Undermount?gdftrk=gdfV25976_a_7c2444_a_7c9150_a_7c KruzerKaddyUndermount&gclid=COTKv5rJvLcCFYhAMgod1mEA5w
That's what it is although I didn't buy from them. My bars/controls are black (and they only sell them in chrome) so they sold me one in raw metal and I had it p/c'ed black. I ended up with about $20 in it but I'm not doing chrome on this bike.

If you're interested, I can snap a pic of it on my bike tomorrow and post it.

[Monkeyman]

How long is the Ram mount?

They make 3 or 4 different length RAM arms, from about 1 1/2" to about 4".

[okiecop]

Try this! I have one on each side of my bike mounted on the saddlebag guards and they work great.
http://www.papasleatherbarn.com/product.aspx?ProductId=112

$19.00
Fits Most Motorcycles and ATVs. 3 Height Adjustments. Fits 1/2" to 1-3/4" Bars. 360 Degree, 90 Degree, 45 Degree Adjustments. 20 Ounce to 1 Liter Cans or Bottles.
Item Number - PLB695

[c_law23]

Try this! I have one on each side of my bike mounted on the saddlebag guards and they work great.
http://www.papasleatherbarn.com/product.aspx?ProductId=112

$19.00
Fits Most Motorcycles and ATVs. 3 Height Adjustments. Fits 1/2" to 1-3/4" Bars. 360 Degree, 90 Degree, 45 Degree Adjustments. 20 Ounce to 1 Liter Cans or Bottles.
Item Number - PLB695


I seen these at Iron Pony and they are what I'm considering doing. Glad to see its working out.

[okiecop]

I like them and they are a cheap alternative. Won't hold a big gulp but will hold a bottle of water.

[c_law23]

I like them and they are a cheap alternative. Won't hold a big gulp but will hold a bottle of water.

I don't know if the Voyager has the same bag guards, but they sit pretty darn low on the Vaquero. May have to put them on the front crash bar.

[RVR]

How long is the Ram mount?

I used the long one. Six inches I think. Came out right where I wanted it.

[jestephens]

just FYI on the Papa's Leather Barn product. Since you had to contact them to place an order, I searched elsewhere, and found it for $12

http://www.adaptivetechsolutions.com/pd-drink-holder-for-wheelchair-or-walker.cfm#main

[fammdw]

I've never had a cup holder and am not sure how it would be since there isn't a ton of room on the top of the bars and wouldn't want it to hit the fixed fairing. What ones are you guys using on your vaqueros? How do you like them?

Also, I have searched far and wide and all I can ever seem to dig up is threads on their legality. I care not about that as I have them on my cars and have always had them on my cars. I want a smoked license plate cover for my bike. I cannot seem to find them anywhere.

As for cup holders, the Kruzer Kaddy is unmatched. Looks good and mounts easily to your bars. Here's a picture showing mine on the VV:

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc516/fammdw/967038_4911678466504_1897802756_o_zps3e5d2859.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/fammdw/media/967038_4911678466504_1897802756_o_zps3e5d2859.jpg. html)

Here's a product link, but you can pick these up at nearly any Harley or Metric dealer:

http://www.kruzerkaddy.net/

The Bubba Keg 16 OZ hero fits in this perfect and keeps coffee hot for over 6 hours and cold beverages for over 12 hours. Wal-Mart sells these under $10:

http://www.bubbabrands.com/product_sizes/16/

[c_law23]

just FYI on the Papa's Leather Barn product. Since you had to contact them to place an order, I searched elsewhere, and found it for $12

http://www.adaptivetechsolutions.com/pd-drink-holder-for-wheelchair-or-walker.cfm#main

Nice find! I think they were the same price as Papa's at Iron Pony. I think a frozen water in one of these on my front crash bar is the way I'll go.


As for cup holders, the Kruzer Kaddy is unmatched. Looks good and mounts easily to your bars. Here's a picture showing mine on the VV:


Here's a product link, but you can pick these up at nearly any Harley or Metric dealer:

http://www.kruzerkaddy.net/

The Bubba Keg 16 OZ hero fits in this perfect and keeps coffee hot for over 6 hours and cold beverages for over 12 hours. Wal-Mart sells these under $10:

http://www.bubbabrands.com/product_sizes/16/

It does look nice, I think it's going to be a little too busy for me to have all that stuff on the bars.

[fammdw]

It does look nice, I think it's going to be a little too busy for me to have all that stuff on the bars.

I don't think it clutters things at all. Get out on a cold morning or a hot afternoon and there's nothing like reaching right out in front of you for a drink. Buddy of mine called it an old guy cup holder when I first put it on. On the last road trip we took, he bought one along the way!

[Gonzo]

I mounted a Kuryakyn cupholder on the crash bar in front of my left saddlebag. I NEVER ride 2 up so it isn't a problem. It's in a natural position for me to reach down with my left hand

[c_law23]

That is where I would prefer to mount something, but our bag guards are different and mine sits pretty low to the ground.

[Ghost]

I improvised a cup holder when I rode a 900 Custom due to a very tight budget that works remarkably well. I have a Ram Mount for my GPS. I added a plate to the back where it screws together. To this I attached a Schwinn bottle holder for a bicycle. I really liked this setup. It allows for different diameter bottles or cups to be inserted and then I can adjust the tension on that bottle. When I bought my Nomad it moved right on over.

[NNJ]

I improvised a cup holder when I rode a 900 Custom due to a very tight budget that works remarkably well. I have a Ram Mount for my GPS. I added a plate to the back where it screws together. To this I attached a Schwinn bottle holder for a bicycle. I really liked this setup. It allows for different diameter bottles or cups to be inserted and then I can adjust the tension on that bottle. When I bought my Nomad it moved right on over.

I like this idea? Can you share a pic? May try to replicate...

[DHACK666]

Here's my $3.00 cup holder. From bottle water and small to large cup of coffee.
And if it spills I don't get it all over the tank.

http://home.cogeco.ca/~fileme/pics/Botholder1.jpghttp://home.cogeco.ca/~fileme/pics/Botholder2.jpg

[c_law23]

Here's my $3.00 cup holder. From bottle water and small to large cup of coffee.
And if it spills I don't get it all over the tank.

http://home.cogeco.ca/~fileme/pics/Botholder1.jpghttp://home.cogeco.ca/~fileme/pics/Botholder2.jpg

Well damn. Where did the holder come from and how is it mounted? I love that it closes when not in use. :cheers:

[DHACK666]

I got 4 or 5 of them at princess auto but you can find then online.
I used 3 X 6mm push pin style plastic rivets.

It's been on since 2010, no issues.

[plumber63]

I Googled folding drink holder and looks like you can get at wally world

[c_law23]

I Googled folding drink holder and looks like you can get at wally world


Cool, will have to look for them. Never heard of Princess Auto. :cheers:

[DHACK666]

Cool, will have to look for them. Never heard of Princess Auto. :cheers:

Princess auto is a lot like your harbor freight but its Canadian

[1oldtimer]

You can also get them at any marine suppy store. You can even find them in SS

[c_law23]

New question. I have the iPod kit on my bike. I would like to start using my iPhone 5 from a mount. What cord did you guys buy that was long enough to reach and adapted from 30-pin to lightning?

[fammdw]

Here's my $3.00 cup holder. From bottle water and small to large cup of coffee.
And if it spills I don't get it all over the tank.

http://home.cogeco.ca/~fileme/pics/Botholder1.jpghttp://home.cogeco.ca/~fileme/pics/Botholder2.jpg

Pretty damn slick use of otherwise wasted space.