| Author | Message | ||
     Gowindward |
I noticed the new helmet lock Buell put on the XB12X and thought that's just the ticket for my Firebolt. I fabricated the mounting bracket out of a piece of stainless steel i picked up at the hardware store and ordered the lock from Daves. All that is left is taking the lock in to a locksmith to get it keyed to my bikes ignition key.      (Message edited by gowindward on September 25, 2005) | ||
| Bartimus |
That is a great idea! Looks good, and is a nice installation! | ||
| Firstbuell |
how'd ya fab using the SS? I've found it VERY difficult to drill or cut SS - why did you choose SS over plain steel? | ||
| Gowindward |
Art, Thanks! Curt, I used stainless because I didn't want to deal with any future rust issues and I didn't feel aluminum was stiff enough (.064 is what the hardware store had) although it would probably been just fine. The stainless is .112. As for fabricating I just used a metal cutting circular saw, bench grinder, file, vise and hand drill. | ||
| Cataract2 |
Very nice Go!!! Wonder if I could rig that into my SX. | ||
| Gowindward |
Ryan, I don't know that I have ever seen what kind of structure is under the seat on the S models. Is there some kind of subframe like on the Firebolts? I cut a slot in the plastic under tail piece to get to the subframe as a mounting point as you can see in the first photo. | ||
| Cataract2 |
I think the subframe is different. Hmmm.. Guess I'll have to fabricate it. | ||
| Churms |
That looks great.....but if your traveling long distance and have the side saddle bags on your firebolt XB......it covers it up....? | ||
| Jak |
oooohh, I want one! So did you have to drill into the tail section? I would assume, but that never works out for me. What was your cost minus the labor? | ||
| Gowindward |
Drilled two holes in subframe, and used a die grinder with a rotory rasp to cut slot in the plastic undertail The lock was $47 from Daves, the sheetmetal & screws a few bucks at the hardware store, and $12 at the locksmith to get the helmet lock re-keyed to my ignition key. | ||
| Toxic |
Sweet rig! I have a firebolt and a ulysses, and I'd thought about what a good addition that was to the X. Nice to see there are ways to make it work on both bikes. I'm also thinking about adding a second one to the uly. | ||
| Elff |
BTW The HD locks I posted, were $19 each So $38 total No fabrication needed. just some notes for comparison. |
