Vaquero side cover project... Need your help - Page 2

trosco · 02-07-2013, 03:50 PM

I really like the empty look better than the made up panels. It seems cleaner to me, Theres a pic of one with out anything after the cover and crossover were removed attached (i think)

trosco · 02-07-2013, 03:51 PM

sorry guess that didn't work

**jestephens** · 02-07-2013, 03:57 PM

That's not the same engine or I would agree.

I've had the 1600 (shown in your pic), and agree it looks great left alone. However, I also now have the 1700, and feel the removal of the Left side air box leaves an "incomplete" looking hole. With prominent mounting points, and abbreviated cooling fins, it's obvious something has been removed or is missing. IMO

AZ Voyager · 02-07-2013, 05:18 PM

With the cutout lighted, I would like to see it with the V wing much like Chucksters design. Maybe even with color changing LED's.

napom · 02-07-2013, 07:17 PM

That looks awesome! You do great work!

Rotoman40 · 02-07-2013, 07:21 PM

So what have you decided for the cut out? Would like to see what your putting in the center.

Bud2rat · 02-07-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

I like the second one better, the first one doesn't look proportioned just right.

I agree with ringadingh. However, it is your personal preference that matters. By the way, nice work.

ZZVaquero · 02-07-2013, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotoman40

So what have you decided for the cut out? Would like to see what your putting in the center.

I am thinking of going with a biohazard symbol, and having some type of zombie theme... But nothing over the top. Matte finish everywhere, zombie gauges, maybe skeleton mirrors, red accent lighting.

Rotoman40 · 02-07-2013, 11:01 PM

Had the biohazard on my M109R back lit in green. Good look like the red your going with.

ZZVaquero · 02-08-2013, 03:47 PM

Does anybody know where I can find a CAD drawing of the biohazard symbol? Need it quick!

ZZVaquero · 02-09-2013, 09:47 AM

I got the picture I needed!
Off to the waterjet on Monday!

Old Bear · 02-09-2013, 10:39 AM

Okay, you didn't say you had access to a waterjet! And here I was, thinking you were doing this by hand. I was feeling sorry for you, bent over the bench for hours on end, hands bleeding from blisters, no food, no water, toiling away to help your fellow riders out. Well, it was a good story while it lasted!

ZZVaquero · 02-09-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Bear

Okay, you didn't say you had access to a waterjet! And here I was, thinking you were doing this by hand. I was feeling sorry for you, bent over the bench for hours on end, hands bleeding from blisters, no food, no water, toiling away to help your fellow riders out. Well, it was a good story while it lasted!

I don't have one... I am building by hand, but the design I need cut is just too intricate. Going to have that cut out.... I didn't want to because it is more than doubling my cost now!

Bdog · 02-09-2013, 11:31 AM

Just a suggestion. Since your going to a water jet and your doing this because the removal of the stock box is evident, what about extending your clyinder fins to where they would end (polished of course) then black out the rest with your lites behind.

BC RED VAQ · 02-09-2013, 11:56 AM

ZZ
I would still like a raw blank one available to let an indivdual fnish as they like and maybe help cut cost. Im not a big fan of bio or skulls but to each their own there are others out there to buy. Or try to build your own the way you want it like your doing and a good job your doing want to see the end product for sure good luck.

02-07-2013, 03:50 PM	#16
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	I really like the empty look better than the made up panels. It seems cleaner to me, Theres a pic of one with out anything after the cover and crossover were removed attached (i think) __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-07-2013, 03:57 PM	#18
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	That's not the same engine or I would agree. I've had the 1600 (shown in your pic), and agree it looks great left alone. However, I also now have the 1700, and feel the removal of the Left side air box leaves an "incomplete" looking hole. With prominent mounting points, and abbreviated cooling fins, it's obvious something has been removed or is missing. IMO __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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02-07-2013, 05:18 PM	#19
AZ Voyager Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 119	With the cutout lighted, I would like to see it with the V wing much like Chucksters design. Maybe even with color changing LED's. __________________ Kevin 2015 H-D Ultra Limited 2012 Voyager / Gone 2006 Vulcan Classic Anniversary Edition / Gone VBA #02052 VROC #34932
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02-07-2013, 07:17 PM	#20
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02-09-2013, 10:39 AM	#27
Old Bear Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 1,434	Okay, you didn't say you had access to a waterjet! And here I was, thinking you were doing this by hand. I was feeling sorry for you, bent over the bench for hours on end, hands bleeding from blisters, no food, no water, toiling away to help your fellow riders out. Well, it was a good story while it lasted! __________________ Jerry "Old Bear" Barker Clarksville, TN Americas Guardians PS MC President, Tennessee 16-A VBA #02203 "Blaze" 2017 Vaquero "Black Magic" 2011 Vaquero, 69k miles, handed down to my son for hopefully many more miles!
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02-07-2013, 11:01 PM	#24
Rotoman40 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Bend IN Posts: 89	Had the biohazard on my M109R back lit in green. Good look like the red your going with.
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02-08-2013, 03:47 PM	#25
ZZVaquero Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 98	Does anybody know where I can find a CAD drawing of the biohazard symbol? Need it quick!
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02-09-2013, 09:47 AM	#26
ZZVaquero Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 98	I got the picture I needed! Off to the waterjet on Monday!
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02-09-2013, 11:31 AM	#29
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	Just a suggestion. Since your going to a water jet and your doing this because the removal of the stock box is evident, what about extending your clyinder fins to where they would end (polished of course) then black out the rest with your lites behind. __________________
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02-09-2013, 11:56 AM	#30
BC RED VAQ Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Beecher City IL 62414 Posts: 320	ZZ I would still like a raw blank one available to let an indivdual fnish as they like and maybe help cut cost. Im not a big fan of bio or skulls but to each their own there are others out there to buy. Or try to build your own the way you want it like your doing and a good job your doing want to see the end product for sure good luck.
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