Making it mine.

peterdarby · 06-05-2009, 07:34 AM

::) In the neverending saga of making my new 1700 black Nomad my own and just right for me. I installed an accessory plug last night for my GPS and IPOD. Most of my mods or additions are for functional reasons. Since getting the bike I have:
a. installed a radio/amp and speakers (black)
b. Installed a Wompus four bar black luggage rack.
c. made a leather windshield bag to hold the amp. (eventually I will make a matching Portmantu for the luggage rack.)
d Installed an accessory plug.
e. drink holder. ($8) Cup ($25) (Something wrong with those figures but it is a good thermal cup.
f. Painted the bottom of the windshield and lowers stained glass blue a la Gadgits page.
Still to go:
a. RAm mount for GPS.
b. MUltivex mirrors to eliminate blind spots.
c. case guard Chaps. (anyone know of a good manufacturer that has the 1700 set out yet?)
d. Bigger lowers (Edmundson sounds good but they haven't made the 1700 yet.
d. Towing electical harness and ball. (Once again not ready for the 1700 yet.)
e. After d. comes a trailer for camping. (I do medieval re-enactment and need more than the pimple tent and bag.)

When my wife finds the camera recharger I will get some pictures out.

**schoeney** · 06-05-2009, 07:42 AM

Contact Classic Chaps. I know they were willing to use my brother's bars (Kurekyen) as a prototype so I suspect they might do the same for the new 1700's.

**schoeney** · 06-05-2009, 07:43 AM

Ooops forgot the link....here it is

http://www.classicchaps.com/

**ringadingh** · 06-05-2009, 07:51 AM

Just think of what youll start adding once more accessories become available.

spazz · 06-05-2009, 08:17 AM

I only see one problem with all of your accessories, We Can't See Them Without Pictures........

dkdixie · 06-05-2009, 08:36 AM

You have been busy!! How 'bout some pics.

Netnorske · 06-05-2009, 08:52 AM

Yeah....what they said about the pics..... ;)!

dandolfn · 06-05-2009, 09:04 AM

Since getting the bike I have...

Proving once again that buying the bike is just the beginning of the process!

classic1 · 06-05-2009, 09:11 AM

Try AirLite for your engine guard chaps. I have them for my 1600 and they fit and work great. Price isn't bad either. I don't know if he has made them for the 1700.

cactusjack · 06-05-2009, 09:11 AM

It's all talk....

...without photos.

peterdarby · 06-05-2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterdarby

When my wife finds the camera recharger I will get some pictures out.

Its' my wifes fault. I swear.

Perhaps I'll try the cell phone thing. the windshield and lowers bluing looks good even if it isn't something you would want on your bike.

chainsaw · 06-05-2009, 10:41 AM

Try DH Customs for your chaps. They are members here. You will find the link on the Home Page.

**Jared** · 06-05-2009, 02:33 PM

I don't believe it without pics. ;)

tazfl · 06-05-2009, 07:37 PM

wow, sounds like you've been busy

I just bought a Kuryakyn "Pod" with the cigarette lighter / accessory plug, waiting forit to show up at the house.

06-05-2009, 07:34 AM	#1
peterdarby Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Manassas Va. Posts: 286	Making it mine. ::) In the neverending saga of making my new 1700 black Nomad my own and just right for me. I installed an accessory plug last night for my GPS and IPOD. Most of my mods or additions are for functional reasons. Since getting the bike I have: a. installed a radio/amp and speakers (black) b. Installed a Wompus four bar black luggage rack. c. made a leather windshield bag to hold the amp. (eventually I will make a matching Portmantu for the luggage rack.) d Installed an accessory plug. e. drink holder. ($8) Cup ($25) (Something wrong with those figures but it is a good thermal cup. f. Painted the bottom of the windshield and lowers stained glass blue a la Gadgits page. Still to go: a. RAm mount for GPS. b. MUltivex mirrors to eliminate blind spots. c. case guard Chaps. (anyone know of a good manufacturer that has the 1700 set out yet?) d. Bigger lowers (Edmundson sounds good but they haven't made the 1700 yet. d. Towing electical harness and ball. (Once again not ready for the 1700 yet.) e. After d. comes a trailer for camping. (I do medieval re-enactment and need more than the pimple tent and bag.) When my wife finds the camera recharger I will get some pictures out. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-05-2009, 07:42 AM	#2
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Making it mine. Contact Classic Chaps. I know they were willing to use my brother's bars (Kurekyen) as a prototype so I suspect they might do the same for the new 1700's. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Making it mine. Ooops forgot the link....here it is http://www.classicchaps.com/ __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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06-05-2009, 07:51 AM	#4
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06-05-2009, 08:17 AM	#5
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dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,623	Making it mine. You have been busy!! How 'bout some pics. __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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06-05-2009, 08:52 AM	#7
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Making it mine. Yeah....what they said about the pics..... ;)! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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06-05-2009, 09:04 AM	#8
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06-05-2009, 09:11 AM	#9
classic1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: waynesboro, va Posts: 408	Making it mine. Try AirLite for your engine guard chaps. I have them for my 1600 and they fit and work great. Price isn't bad either. I don't know if he has made them for the 1700.
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06-05-2009, 09:11 AM	#10
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Making it mine. It's all talk.... ...without photos. __________________ 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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06-05-2009, 10:41 AM	#12
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Making it mine. Try DH Customs for your chaps. They are members here. You will find the link on the Home Page.
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06-05-2009, 02:33 PM	#13
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Making it mine. I don't believe it without pics. ;) __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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06-05-2009, 07:37 PM	#14
tazfl Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 742	Making it mine. wow, sounds like you've been busy I just bought a Kuryakyn "Pod" with the cigarette lighter / accessory plug, waiting forit to show up at the house. __________________ 2012 Vaquero Special edition Candy Lime Green / Ebony Cobra slip on exhaust, Kuryakyn Alley Cat intake, Cobra FI2000 Fuel Processor, Quick release trunk, Front & rear crashbars powdercoated black, Paul Yaffee stealth 3 tag frame, Arlen Ness grips, Corbin seat, Custom pinstripping, Rear LED strip turn signals, Stock rear turnsignals / tagframe assembly removed
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