Anyone interested in how-to-build ABS Lowers?

xncrman · 03-03-2009, 07:36 PM

I'm a new member that has found spending my evenings cruising through this web site while it is still 16deg F here in Michigan. Since posting on the new member site I have had some nice comments about the custom ABS lowers I made for my 99 Nomad. These were vacuum formed ABS from my mold design. If there is interest and you have someone nearby with a vacuum form machine, I will post a helpful how to design and make your own ABS lowers.

ABS is completely paintable. I used Color-Rite urethane color match paint rattle cans and did an excellent job on small parts.

For those that like what I did but don't have the energy for the project, I can see what my vac man would sell them for. Either way drop me a note. If one person interested I will email you a how to, if many I will post how to.

PS: To you southern riders, I hope you are enjoying your rides! Want some snow?...

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cactusjack · 03-03-2009, 07:55 PM

Those are nice indeed! Now if I only knew someone with a vacuum forming machine...

**Cajunrider** · 03-03-2009, 08:04 PM

Same here.....

jonsamson · 03-03-2009, 08:09 PM

I think someone could make some money here. I would love to get a set if the price was right.
Jon

dabull · 03-03-2009, 08:09 PM

ok...i feel better now....only question i have is - what is a vacuum machine??

when i started reaing this post i was thinking about goodwill stores and vacuum cleaners...lol

kenb · 03-03-2009, 08:13 PM

Could Tap Plastics handle the vacuum forming?

I would be interested!

jonsamson · 03-03-2009, 08:14 PM

I think think the vacuum is when you tell your wife you bought something again for your bike and her mouth opens and takes a big inhale, I know I feel the pressure change, or maybe that was the impact after she saw how much money it cost? Umm.
Jon

kenb · 03-03-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jonsamson

I think think the vacuum is when you tell your wife you bought something again for your bike and her mouth opens and takes a big inhale, I know I feel the pressure change, or maybe that was the impact after she saw how much money it cost? Umm.
Jon

When I do that, there always seems to be a larger rock on my wife's hand. Bling for Bling.

I know.... Off Topic!

rlfaubion · 03-03-2009, 08:54 PM

gopjohnny · 03-03-2009, 09:10 PM

one suggestion, that would be a great piece to put on gadgets site

**glwilson** · 03-03-2009, 09:47 PM

I might be interested in hearing what your guy would charge. I don't believe we have a shop around here that can do that.

Let me know what you find out.

Thanks.

reaper · 03-03-2009, 10:16 PM

interesting
no vac here
ps. you can keep the snow

chainsaw · 03-03-2009, 10:26 PM

I'd also be interested if the price was right. Would do the painting myself. No vac here either.
Have you talked with your guy yet? Mines an 07, 1600

rlfaubion · 03-03-2009, 10:31 PM

Note guys - 1500 engine bars are different than 1600's. The lowers do look great though. Very impressive, and welcome to the forum XNC.....

lw · 03-03-2009, 10:45 PM

I might be interested as well. Do you have a "rider's eye view" photo of the back side of the lower?

03-03-2009, 07:36 PM	#1
xncrman Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 207	Anyone interested in how-to-build ABS Lowers? I'm a new member that has found spending my evenings cruising through this web site while it is still 16deg F here in Michigan. Since posting on the new member site I have had some nice comments about the custom ABS lowers I made for my 99 Nomad. These were vacuum formed ABS from my mold design. If there is interest and you have someone nearby with a vacuum form machine, I will post a helpful how to design and make your own ABS lowers. ABS is completely paintable. I used Color-Rite urethane color match paint rattle cans and did an excellent job on small parts. For those that like what I did but don't have the energy for the project, I can see what my vac man would sell them for. Either way drop me a note. If one person interested I will email you a how to, if many I will post how to. PS: To you southern riders, I hope you are enjoying your rides! Want some snow?... :(" title="" border="0"/> Login or Register to Remove Ads
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jonsamson Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 209	Anyone interested in how-to-build ABS Lowers? I think someone could make some money here. I would love to get a set if the price was right. Jon
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dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Anyone interested in how-to-build ABS Lowers? ok...i feel better now....only question i have is - what is a vacuum machine?? when i started reaing this post i was thinking about goodwill stores and vacuum cleaners...lol Login or Register to Remove Ads
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kenb Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Galt, Ca Posts: 514	Anyone interested in how-to-build ABS Lowers? Could Tap Plastics handle the vacuum forming? I would be interested! __________________ VBA 00735 VROC 28102 2008 KVN MOB & NS The only hand-held device that should be legal to use while driving is the STEERING WHEEL!
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03-03-2009, 08:14 PM	#7
jonsamson Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 209	Anyone interested in how-to-build ABS Lowers? I think think the vacuum is when you tell your wife you bought something again for your bike and her mouth opens and takes a big inhale, I know I feel the pressure change, or maybe that was the impact after she saw how much money it cost? Umm. Jon
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rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Anyone interested in how-to-build ABS Lowers?
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gopjohnny Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Moulton Alabama Posts: 304	Anyone interested in how-to-build ABS Lowers? one suggestion, that would be a great piece to put on gadgets site
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03-03-2009, 09:47 PM	#11
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Anyone interested in how-to-build ABS Lowers? I might be interested in hearing what your guy would charge. I don't believe we have a shop around here that can do that. Let me know what you find out. Thanks. __________________ "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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03-03-2009, 10:26 PM	#13
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Anyone interested in how-to-build ABS Lowers? I'd also be interested if the price was right. Would do the painting myself. No vac here either. Have you talked with your guy yet? Mines an 07, 1600
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03-03-2009, 10:31 PM	#14
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Anyone interested in how-to-build ABS Lowers? Note guys - 1500 engine bars are different than 1600's. The lowers do look great though. Very impressive, and welcome to the forum XNC.....
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lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	Anyone interested in how-to-build ABS Lowers? I might be interested as well. Do you have a "rider's eye view" photo of the back side of the lower?
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