Idea

cactusjack · 10-18-2008, 03:37 PM

I was doing a little maintenance on the bike today and had an idea. If you remove the left side air cleaner assembly, like doing an open-air kit, you remove the cover, the filter, the backing plate and the bracket that supports the backing plate. This leaves the exposed end of the crossover tube. A lot of you have removed the tube, and usually end up cutting it and taking it out in two pieces.

I had an idea - a machined cover for the crossover tube. It would be functional as well as decorative. Even just a polished finish would be nice. I don't have the milling machine needed to build one, but I'll bet some of you either have one or have access to one.

I mention this hoping someone might take my idea and run with it. Since the 1600's are now discontinued, it's doubtful we'll see any new products for them from the aftermarket, unless a part or accessory can be shared between the 1600 and 1700.

So...is this a good idea or a waste of energy?

blowndodge · 10-18-2008, 04:08 PM

I thought I'd already seen a decorative product that covers the crossover opening Scott?? Not sure where but I'm positive I've seen pictures of it...

cactusjack · 10-18-2008, 06:47 PM

Really? So somebody else stole my idea already? Man, that's cold.

phenrichs · 10-18-2008, 07:55 PM

Sounds like a great idea to me cj.

dogdoc · 10-19-2008, 04:06 PM

day late an a dollar short.

**scion0** · 10-20-2008, 01:26 PM

Maybe Wolfman can find the pics (if they're on this site).

redjay · 10-22-2008, 11:14 AM

How about a big ram air scoop on there instead of a machined cover, lol.

skimo · 10-22-2008, 07:42 PM

Would be neat ideal for block off plate for the left side and maybe a bracket system to support a horn like this>
http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup...re=All&page=17

rksaw · 10-23-2008, 01:32 AM

Or you could try this:

http://www.gadgetjq.com/v_cover.htm

cactusjack · 10-23-2008, 09:50 AM

Well, okay - that just covers the area up. I meant a decorative plate to actually seal the end of the crossover tube. It would bolt on in place of the round air cleaner backing plate that's there now.

chuckster131 · 10-23-2008, 05:03 PM

Scott,
If you come up with a idea, I have the cnc milling machine in the shop.

cactusjack · 10-23-2008, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckster131

Scott,
If you come up with a idea, I have the cnc milling machine in the shop.

Thanks Joe! Let me see if I can come up with a Visio drawing and I'll send it to you.

dogdoc · 10-24-2008, 04:12 PM

I know exactly what your trying to explain on here CJ, great idea if you dont want a big round do-dad on the left.

10-18-2008, 03:37 PM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Idea I was doing a little maintenance on the bike today and had an idea. If you remove the left side air cleaner assembly, like doing an open-air kit, you remove the cover, the filter, the backing plate and the bracket that supports the backing plate. This leaves the exposed end of the crossover tube. A lot of you have removed the tube, and usually end up cutting it and taking it out in two pieces. I had an idea - a machined cover for the crossover tube. It would be functional as well as decorative. Even just a polished finish would be nice. I don't have the milling machine needed to build one, but I'll bet some of you either have one or have access to one. I mention this hoping someone might take my idea and run with it. Since the 1600's are now discontinued, it's doubtful we'll see any new products for them from the aftermarket, unless a part or accessory can be shared between the 1600 and 1700. So...is this a good idea or a waste of energy? __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-18-2008, 04:08 PM	#2
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Idea I thought I'd already seen a decorative product that covers the crossover opening Scott?? Not sure where but I'm positive I've seen pictures of it... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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10-18-2008, 06:47 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Idea Really? So somebody else stole my idea already? Man, that's cold. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-18-2008, 07:55 PM	#4
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Idea Sounds like a great idea to me cj.
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10-19-2008, 04:06 PM	#5
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Idea day late an a dollar short. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-20-2008, 01:26 PM	#6
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Idea Maybe Wolfman can find the pics (if they're on this site). __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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10-22-2008, 11:14 AM	#7
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	Idea How about a big ram air scoop on there instead of a machined cover, lol.
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10-22-2008, 07:42 PM	#8
skimo Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 269	Idea Would be neat ideal for block off plate for the left side and maybe a bracket system to support a horn like this> http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup...re=All&page=17
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10-23-2008, 01:32 AM	#9
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Idea Or you could try this: http://www.gadgetjq.com/v_cover.htm
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10-23-2008, 09:50 AM	#10
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Idea Well, okay - that just covers the area up. I meant a decorative plate to actually seal the end of the crossover tube. It would bolt on in place of the round air cleaner backing plate that's there now. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-23-2008, 05:03 PM	#11
chuckster131 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 1,367	Idea Scott, If you come up with a idea, I have the cnc milling machine in the shop. __________________ Joe (Chuckster) Norris Jackson, Michigan 2007 Goldwing 2010 Voyager (Blue/Silver)sold 2001 Nomad (gone, but not forgotten) www.chucksterscustoms.com
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10-24-2008, 04:12 PM	#13
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Idea I know exactly what your trying to explain on here CJ, great idea if you dont want a big round do-dad on the left.
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