Tank bib chap added
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Removed the seat but didn't remove the tank. Just removed the side reflector panels under the triple tree and fed the ties thru.
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Thanks for that. I bought the last one they had. Thanks for that, too.
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That method sounds even better, looks nice
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Sweet! Yeah I hesitated originally thinking 100 bucks was a bit steep...that was until it arrived! What a fine piece of work.
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Yep - the first thing I said was, "Whoa." Then it looked so good on your bike that my hands ordered it without my brains involved LOL. How many were left when you ordered?
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that's too funny! I think it said 4. I assume they will make more if the demand is there. Next mission is to try to find a highway bar to hang pegs from, without having to pull out the "erector set" to fabricate one.....
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That’s even funnier! I’m also looking for a highway bar aka engine guard so I can hang some pegs a friend gave me. You seem to be connected like a switchboard so let me know where to buy when you land it. LOLOLOL
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Oh by the way, I know it’s tight, but with offset pegs wouldn’t they mount to the frame in that same area? Maybe someone has tried that and could tell me why I’m way off base. LOL
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“Oh by the way, I know it’s tight, but with offset pegs wouldn’t they mount to the frame in that same area? Maybe someone has tried that and could tell me why I’m way off base. LOL”
You’d have to mount pegs that are about 4” longer so they stick out far enough to put your foot on.
You’d have to mount pegs that are about 4” longer so they stick out far enough to put your foot on.
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Thanks for that! Your solution looks like a good one. Custom job, right?
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If you mean these, yes.
All parts bought at Lowe’s for under $30.
All parts bought at Lowe’s for under $30.
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That actually looks pretty damn good! However....a visit to Lowes is the exact definition of pulling out the "erector set" lol!If you mean these, yes.
All parts bought at Lowe’s for under $30.
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Looking nice !
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I wish I still had a photo of it, but I made my own “tank bib”. Was about 6” wide, made from heavy leather with a double layer of black felt underneath. I put some heavy duty metal snaps on it to match up with a small leather bag I bought, so you could snap the bag down to the bib creating a small “tank bag”, which you could remove easily.
I’ve actually been thinking about making another for my Triumph. I do have a big magnetic tank bag, but it’s just too big for everyday use, as I have a tail case and side cases on the bike for carrying large stuff.
The small (6”X 10”X 3”) bag was great for holding my phone and wallet. Or my pistol 😉
The only thing I suggest to having a bib on your tank is to occasionally remove it to clean the tank and underside of the bib. Dirt, dust, etc... can work it’s way under the bib, and even though it may seem secure, the bib does move around a bit while riding, so it can cause wear on the finish of you tank. Putting a good coat of wax on the tank before installing the bib can help.
I’ve actually been thinking about making another for my Triumph. I do have a big magnetic tank bag, but it’s just too big for everyday use, as I have a tail case and side cases on the bike for carrying large stuff.
The small (6”X 10”X 3”) bag was great for holding my phone and wallet. Or my pistol 😉
The only thing I suggest to having a bib on your tank is to occasionally remove it to clean the tank and underside of the bib. Dirt, dust, etc... can work it’s way under the bib, and even though it may seem secure, the bib does move around a bit while riding, so it can cause wear on the finish of you tank. Putting a good coat of wax on the tank before installing the bib can help.
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