| Author | Message | ||
     Milt |
1) I like to check my coolant level frequently. 2) I find the torx screws on the right pod to be a pain the behind. 3) I'm probably not the only one who feels this way. How about a set of pin and cotter key gizmos similar to what American Sport Bike uses in their Seat Retention Kit? | ||
| Pariah |
You can use a flashlight and shine it into the pod, aimed just behind the indicator (there is a gap between the outer part of the pod and the inside). This "lights up" the coolant indicator and, if you have adequate coolant level, you'll see a bright circle (or maybe a half circle) in the color of whatever coolant you are using. Without a flashlight, I find the indicator in the pod to be practically useless (which I guess is your experience). | ||
| Bobbuell1961 |
(Message edited by bobbuell1961 on August 07, 2010) | ||
| Jaimec |
Milt: What about dzus fasteners, like they use for the bodywork on a lot of race bikes? | ||
| Bobbuell1961 |
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/disc us.cgi?pg=topics | ||
| Bobbuell1961 |
 Milt, I finally found it, I wired a small bulb behind the tank with a momentary switch in the scoop. In bright sunshine you will still not see the level but in the garage as a pre ride it works great. Hope this helps, Bob | ||
| Mountainstorm |
How about transparent bodywork. I'd love to have a see-through skin over my Baby. | ||
| Dannybuell |
Dzus sounds good. I was thinking hidden hinges and storage box/tray. | ||
| Pariah |
Bob, that's an elegant solution! I have one of these small handheld flashlights next to my bike in the garage:  The 100 Lumens rating of the LED light is perfect. It takes two AA batteries. The flashlight is indispensible for coolant check, brake fluid check, brake pads and a quick once over of all brake lines, chassis and belt. I even use it for tire inspections. | ||
| Milt |
@Pariah - I have a tough time, even with a flashlight, probably because mine is kind of weak. @BobBuell1961 - That is and elegant solution! | ||
| Ratbuell |
Um...I think the American Sport Bike cotter-pin-seat-release kits WILL work. AFAIK the bolts are the same thread... | ||
| Sekalilgai |
I replaced a couple of the extra effort torx screws (bottom aft) with thumbscrews....slight improvement... | ||
| Vinb |
How about studs and wing nuts | ||
| Jornum1 |
purely a example, as I am sure you could find them cheaper somewhere else, but this seems like a great idea. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ewItem&item=140431598339&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK :MEWAX:IT#ht_4261wt_1001 | ||
| Dannybuell |
Jornum1 - perfect for a track bike. |
