| Author | Message | ||
     Dr_greg |
Since I have some time on my hands...I figured an "organic" approach to the clutch cable problem would be timely. Plus, for an "American Motorcycles" bike, let's have an "American" bazootie...none of that Indonesian aluminum. So, here's my "black walnut bazootie"...made from 100% Arkansas Black Walnut...the "Queen of American Hardwoods."  Many coats of urethane varnish, and a topcoat of finishing wax should insure weatherproofing. Yeah, I should cover the screw, but I don't mind a little "mechanical" look. Nope, I ain't makin' any more...those small parts are dangerous to fabricate! And---just like fractures---I've had my share of shop-related injuries, too... --Doc | ||
| Johnboy777 |
Now damn, that's the kinda thing that would make even Norm Abram proud.  . | ||
| Ulyscol |
Now Doc, I am sure you calculated the fatigue limit of that part before you crafted it. After all it will be subjected to the Uly's pogo...I mean idle vibrations.  | ||
| Blk_uly |
The only thing better than the little blue pill is a wooden bazootie!!! Thats a wiener doc! Are you taking orders? (Message edited by blk_uly on January 26, 2009) | ||
| 12x9sl |
Very cool Dr. Greg!! The cool thing about walnut is very stable with moisture changes, plus it's so good looking. | ||
| Rotorhead |
I've got wood!!! | ||
| Hooper |
I made a Corinthian Leather seat for my Uly...photos forthcoming... | ||
| Froggy |
What do you do if it starts to leak oil? | ||
| Mnrider |
That looks great Doc,now maybe some walnut bar ends or walnut GPS mount to match. | ||
| Tootal |
Glad you didn't use burl wood, much too snooty for a Buell! | ||
| Etennuly |
 Just cool! | ||
| Skinstains |
Is the hardware stainless ? | ||
| Crusty |
Nice job! That looks really good!  | ||
| Nipsey |
Did you secure it with brads and a biscuit or just the screw!? | ||
| Road_thing |
You need to make an oil line separator out of black walnut... How's the healing going? rt | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
I've got 4 large black walnut trees in my yard. Lot's of bazooties just from the limbs that fall after every storm. | ||
| Sleez |
very cool!!! | ||
| Dennis_c |
What about TERMITES ???  | ||
| Dnveloman |
... I keep seeing "Bazootie" in all the posts. Is that the real name for these things, a nickname, or both? | ||
| Froggy |
Yes real name. You can tell some cranky old guy named it. | ||
| Court |
>>>You can tell some cranky old guy named it. That's an accurate statement. | ||
| Dr_greg |
s the hardware stainless? Good question...nope. It'll rust like a fiend. I'll replace before using for real. Did you secure it with brads and a biscuit or just the screw!? There's a captive nut on the back side. You need to make an oil line separator out of black walnut... There's always a wise guy... How's the healing going? I'm doin' better. See surgeon a week from Thursday; she'll give me an update. I figure early-mid March (Spring Break...perfect!) What about TERMITES ??? Arrgghh! You touched a nerve there...we had lots (over 2,000 board feet) of rough-cut Arkansas Black Walnut at my parents' home in SoCal...much of it termite-infested. After their demise in '86-'87 (sigh) when I moved their stuff here in a moving van I had the truck fumigated (after I unloaded everything else). --Doc | ||
| Crusty |
>>>You can tell some cranky old guy named it. That's an accurate statement. I concur.  | ||
| Crusty |
Doc; a bazootie that pretty deserves Stainless hardware. Let me know what size you're using and I'll shoot you some stainless - Button head cap screw, nut and washer. | ||
| Ulyssesguy |
No you don't want to use stainless on something that looks that nice, Brass would look allot better... my.02c | ||
| Svh |
Brass for sure. If you can't find brass local and want some let me know I have plenty. | ||
| Panhead_dan |
Now you don't want to use Brass on something that looks that nice. Gold would look a lot better... My 0.03 C | ||
| Froggy |
I feel wood makes it look and feel old fashioned, Carbon Fiber Bazootie with Titanium screw is the way to go  | ||
| Dr_greg |
I feel wood makes it look and feel old fashioned, Carbon Fiber Bazootie with Titanium screw is the way to go Hey, I resemble that remark! Actually I'm feeling a bit old-fashioned these days. Or maybe I need to drink a few old-fashioneds... --Doc |
