Got creative today

speedbyu · 04-24-2010, 06:28 PM

Decided to do a little fabricating today. Made the piece to go between the motor and the V&H bagger exhaust on left side. I also made a foot guard for the right floorboard. I kept getting my soles of my boots in to my pipes on the '01 and leaving a black mark. This way no mark and I have a heel stop for the board.

hammer · 04-24-2010, 06:58 PM

That is cool, nice work.

I do have the V&H and also the WOC fairing with the new flip windshield. Is that the same as you have? If it is how do find the "flip"?

speedbyu · 04-24-2010, 07:06 PM

I got my windshield from Clearview. I needed a taller windshield than WOC offered at the time. Is yours a WOC? I love the flip, it really moves the air up and over me.

**nomadbehappy** · 04-24-2010, 07:41 PM

How did you attach the heel rest? I made one over the winter out of aluminum that I polished up. I attached it with JB Weld, but they fell off after a few rides.

papalode · 04-24-2010, 08:04 PM

Is there a magic potion out there to clean off the residue from boots without scratching the pipes?

audiogooroo · 04-24-2010, 08:35 PM

Nice job man!

AlabamaNomadRider · 04-24-2010, 08:42 PM

Your bike is really sharp looking and you did some great creative work.

hammer · 04-24-2010, 09:11 PM

Speedbyu, can you give me a link or model# or something for the Clearview. Yes I love the flip, WOC is selling them for $50 and they are made by Slipstreamer.

Papalode, you can try WD40 and 000 steel wool if it's very bad and cooked on. Just don't rub too hard and it should not scratch with the WD on.

mercianbike · 04-24-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by papalode

Is there a magic potion out there to clean off the residue from boots without scratching the pipes?

Blue Job removes just about anything that's burned onto your exhaust. It's available at most MC shops.

http://www.blue-job.com/

ells · 04-24-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by papalode

Is there a magic potion out there to clean off the residue from boots without scratching the pipes?

"Goof Off" works on about anything, although some of those pipe marks can be a bitch."

hammer · 04-24-2010, 11:59 PM

Thanks Jim, that's a new one for me and I will have to try it.

Although I will be careful not to walk right into a shop and ask for a Blue-Job.

;)

I think the boot guard mod is a great idea. Did you use the bolts under the boards to attach it speedbyuh?

stewdogg · 04-25-2010, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papalode

Is there a magic potion out there to clean off the residue from boots without scratching the pipes?

I have used oven cleaner before with good results.

cactusjack · 04-25-2010, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stewdogg

Quote:

Originally Posted by papalode

Is there a magic potion out there to clean off the residue from boots without scratching the pipes?

I have used oven cleaner before with good results.

You want to do this on cold pipes. That's what Cobra recommends to remove cooked on boot, etc., from their pipes.

rickyboy · 04-25-2010, 01:29 AM

hey "hammer", just what is this "FLIP" you speak about. A vent in the windshield?

**glwilson** · 04-25-2010, 07:47 AM

Rickyboy; I believe he was referring to the curvature at the top of the shield. There is a slight bend to it at the top to "flip" the wind up higher over the shield.

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hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	Got creative today That is cool, nice work. I do have the V&H and also the WOC fairing with the new flip windshield. Is that the same as you have? If it is how do find the "flip"? __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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speedbyu Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cantrall, Illinois Posts: 449	Got creative today I got my windshield from Clearview. I needed a taller windshield than WOC offered at the time. Is yours a WOC? I love the flip, it really moves the air up and over me.
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nomadbehappy Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 332	Got creative today How did you attach the heel rest? I made one over the winter out of aluminum that I polished up. I attached it with JB Weld, but they fell off after a few rides. __________________ Brian Muscat bamuscat@gmail.com Barrie, ON KawaNOW #1404 2008 Kawasaki Nomad (Ultra) *Red* and Black because they're the fastest colours! Winter is nature's way of telling us to add more *Chrome!*
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audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Got creative today Nice job man! __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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04-24-2010, 09:11 PM	#8
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	Got creative today Speedbyu, can you give me a link or model# or something for the Clearview. Yes I love the flip, WOC is selling them for $50 and they are made by Slipstreamer. Papalode, you can try WD40 and 000 steel wool if it's very bad and cooked on. Just don't rub too hard and it should not scratch with the WD on. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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04-24-2010, 11:59 PM	#11
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	Got creative today Thanks Jim, that's a new one for me and I will have to try it. Although I will be careful not to walk right into a shop and ask for a Blue-Job. ;) I think the boot guard mod is a great idea. Did you use the bolts under the boards to attach it speedbyuh? __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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04-25-2010, 01:29 AM	#14
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Got creative today hey "hammer", just what is this "FLIP" you speak about. A vent in the windshield? __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Got creative today Rickyboy; I believe he was referring to the curvature at the top of the shield. There is a slight bend to it at the top to "flip" the wind up higher over the shield. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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