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Nadz
Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 01:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

First off- thanks to Treadmarks. I always hated the huge whale tail on these bikes, and a couple hours in the shop fixed that. It's milled from .125thk 6061-T6, and the second-gen will be CNC'd and probably TypeIII black anodized. I used LED Tag Bolts to illuminate the plate.

Then I got annoyed at the Shrek-ears, and decided to get 2010 signals all around (thanks Bumpus) and outfit them with LED's. Had to do it this way, 'cuz red signals are impossible to find and I have a running light mod. If my measurements came out right, they clear the inside width of the saddlebags.

So, since search didn't find me much, here's a few pics for your entertainment...


Before. Baby got back.


The sheetmetal part, a la Treadmarks.


Side view. Much faster-lookin', eh?


With 2010 signal stalks. The picture does not do them justice- they are a very clean design, worlds better than the old ones.

Since I have yet to figure out how to hotlink the pictures, here's a link to the whole gallery, so you can see more and higher-res.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17419479@N07/sets/721 57622828261751/

And here's the BOM:
2ea Turn Signals, LR Y0526.7AA
2ea Turn Signals, RR Y0527.7AA
8x10x1/8" Aluminum 6061-T6
1ea Grommet, rubber, for 3/4" ID
1rl Gasketing material, foam rubber
1pr LED Tag Boltz from CustomDynamics
1pr 1156 27-SMT-LED Red from V-LEDs
1pr 1156 27-SMT-LED Amber from V-LEDs

Hope this helps someone, -Nadz
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Natek
Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 01:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I like it, a lot!
Looks really clean like that. : )
Edit:
Looking at the pics again, how did you move the seat lock and still have it work?
I think a write-up and maybe plans are in order (if you don't plan on producing them)

(Message edited by NateK on May 02, 2010)
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Yool
Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 03:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Looks GREAT!.......I like the indicators.
I did a similar mod to mine, but mounted the license plate at the forward edge of the unit, and used the OEM light.


Natek, the lock is on a cable, you can mount it anywhere










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Paralegalpete
Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 07:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I really like those turn signals and can justify them as a safety purchase, they look bigger and brighter
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Fordrox
Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 07:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It looks good sans bags, does that interfere with the bag mounts and how does it look?
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Two_buells
Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 09:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nadz, I want one of those License plate brackets, looks great.
Do the turn signals clear Outdoorsman bags?

fyi...
2010 turn signals...
Turn Signals, RR Y0527.7AA
Turn Signals, LF Y0503.7AA
Turn Signals, LR Y0526.7AA
Turn Signals, RF Y0504.7AA
Turn Signals, Retail Price:$17.40 each
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Volume_eight
Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 10:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

+1 Two Buells - Id buy one of them too! Looks great Nadz.. Where in NY are you? Would love to see this in person.
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Nadz
Posted on Monday, May 03, 2010 - 11:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Signals clear within 1/8". The inside width of the Outdoorsman bags (or outside width of the support frame) is 15.25". The 2010 signals are 5.25" from tip to flat, so the bracket's "ears" must be less than 4.75" wide. One of these days I'll take a picture with bags.

I used the rear signals on both back and front, because they are shorter, less fragile, and way cooler-lookin'. Side benefit: the wiring harness is longer for easier routing past all my HID circuitry.

The design was pioneered by Treadmarks in this thread. The image links have gone dead, but it's elegantly simple. One of these days I'll Pro/E it out 'cuz I want to do a second generation in CNC. Figure it can be done in two setups: one to drill all the holes, then lock it down and hog it out. I spent more time cleaning up the bandsaw mess than it would have taken to machine it! Also, if I'd had a better press break, I could have left the ears larger, and folded them to touch the plate support. Once TIG'd, uber-strength!

For those of you looking for a turnkey solution, or who don't have access to a shop, there's always Palmer's Tail Tidy.
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Froggy
Posted on Monday, May 03, 2010 - 11:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I can vouch for the Palmer tail, very nice. : )
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Mnrider
Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 04:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Very sharp Nadz.
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Unravels
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 02:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Anyone have pic of the palmer tail tidy with a U.S. license plate on it. Did you have to modify it to make U.S. plate fit? Also if you have outdoorsman bags, do the signals clear the fender eliminator kit?

Thanks
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Scooternerd
Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 07:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

yool, bike wrapped? any pics?
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