Finished the prototypes tonight, going to make new ones this week with some slight mods.
Inverted lever set.
Prototype:
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/1463286_10153482138775104_1866864548_n.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/1463286_10153482138775104_1866864548_n.jpg.html)
Final design:
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/9.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/9.jpg.html)
Wow,
Quite a nice scratch built mod there.
Is it designed for the GS500? keep us updated!
That is a awesome clean piece of design!! .. :thumb:
.. One tiny critique? .. Main thing that worries me is .. If.... And it's "if" .. Something cable like or vine like were to get trapped in the lever... Might it make the bike drag down/sideways quicker? ... Standard lever still has a chance to shrug something off sideways and gone..
Not that a road bike would come across many vines or cables.... Just if someone out in the world saw them and decided it was a must have for their off-roader?
... That's all ...
You gonna market them? ... Could see some $$ being earned!! :thumb:
They are designed to fit any bike, these ones just happen to be attached to my GS clip on bars. It's a project I am working on with a builder here in the states, and they will be marketed through his shop at first. I always thought it would be cool to do on my GS, so that's the test platform. Already picked out the remote reservoir, just need to mod a few machining things to get everything the way I need.
Most likely looking at two versions going to retail, one that is what you see here, a clip-on version. The other will be just the bar end that you slide into existing bars. The key with what we are doing is the levers are easily swappable so that you can get customised looks and not just plain boring straight levers. The other huge thing I did was make it so the cover cap on the end is swappable. You can either have it as shown, not use it at all, or I have one that adds a small 7/8" (22mm) stud so you can still use bar end mirrors or accessory lights. (I can't go back to regular mirrors)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/8NoCap.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/8NoCap.jpg.html)
Plans:
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/100_0742.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/100_0742.jpg.html)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/100_0744.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/100_0744.jpg.html)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/100_0743.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/100_0743.jpg.html)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/100_0745.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/100_0745.jpg.html)
Then of course the required cleanup, and touch up paint to keep it attractively ugly.
Fixed the scratched paint on the frame and moved all the wiring from the headlight, to the pocket right behind the stem. Saves a lot of room in the bucket, plus makes it easier to clean up the wiring for the front end. I removed the ignition switch and planned out a new plate for the digital speedo to cover the hole. With the wiring under the tank, and the ignition switch removed...I realized how long that cable is. I can hide that key is all sorts of places now. Just need to make a heat shield to put under the wiring and that part is all done.
Waiting for the airbox and remote reservoir for the front brakes. Once that shows up, I can figure out the brake light switch, and mounting location.
Already did the carb rejet and cleaning for the new airbox. I need to decide, keep the battery and make a new mount for it, or spend the money on the small lithium cell batteries....probably stick with what I have for now, but it's a possibility.
Rewrapped the wiring in some new loom.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/Black%20Pearl/IMG_20131208_005912.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/Black%20Pearl/IMG_20131208_005912.jpg.html)
Popped out the motor for a cleaning and new paint! Also replaced side cover and oil pan gaskets.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/Black%20Pearl/IMG_20131208_005924.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/Black%20Pearl/IMG_20131208_005924.jpg.html)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/Black%20Pearl/IMG_20131208_010020.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/Black%20Pearl/IMG_20131208_010020.jpg.html)
Going to do a small custom emblem on the side covers.
And, the plug & play HID kit showed up today! Doesn't get much easier than this. It's also the reason for moving most of the wiring, since I need room for this thing, comes with not only a ballast but some kind of inverter box. Need some room for all that up front.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/Black%20Pearl/IMG_20131208_010113.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/Black%20Pearl/IMG_20131208_010113.jpg.html)
I do a lot of commuting in the dark so I'm interested on how you like the HID compared to stock, keep us posted!
It'll be fascinating to see how you go with those levers. Nice job. The ergonomics will be critical, - might take plenty of experimentation to get the feel right.
Along janx's idea those levers remind me of suicide doors. Pretty kick a$$.
This build seems like it will be intense.
Well, so I went and mounted up the HID kit. Really is just plug & play..except...well, it's doesn't fit in the headlight bucket. No no, that's wrong, it DIDN'T fit. A hole saw took care of that! The back of the HID "bulb" protrudes back further than a standard bulb so it wouldn't seal up. However, on the plus side, by removing all the wiring from the bucket, the entire unit with the regulator and inverter fit inside so all that comes out of the bucket is the power lead. SWEET!
So I did that and then I got a bit annoyed with the way the wiring was going and that the OEM harness just didn't seem to be efficiently laid out for my plans anymore...so this happened.
Completley pulled apart the front end of the harness and will be snipping everything north of the coil connections and putting in a simple 15 pin connector and wiring everything in there and then to the respective control plugs.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/Black%20Pearl/100_0746.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/Black%20Pearl/100_0746.jpg.html)
Back here, same deal, another 15 pin plug north of the last rear control and then just simple extension lines to get up front. All this stuff will end up neatly mounted in a custom wiring box in front of the battery.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/Black%20Pearl/100_0747.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/Black%20Pearl/100_0747.jpg.html)
...and this was ripped apart for restoration. :icon_mrgreen:
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/Black%20Pearl/100_0748.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/Black%20Pearl/100_0748.jpg.html)
Was feeling artsy tonight. Knew I was going to want something to hide the giant gap where the ignition switch and wiring used to be...ended up with this. Gotta say, quite pleased with myself. Just needs some sanding and contouring. Going to glass it this weekend, add some polycarb backing for support, bondo and paint. Think I might add a tinted polycarb panel with a slight upturn bend as a topper to get the wind over my head...but otherwise not too shabby.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/IMAG0007.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/IMAG0007.jpg.html)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/IMAG0008.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/IMAG0008.jpg.html)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/IMAG0009.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/IMAG0009.jpg.html)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/100_0750.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/100_0750.jpg.html)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/100_0749.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/100_0749.jpg.html)
Works for me..tuff
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Doing a great job :thumb: nice work.
I still have to do the wiring myself..... sometime :P
Finished the front end. Needs a little detail work, but everything works, and fits as it should. A lot of the larger "holes" or areas between the frame, along with the rear of the bike, will be covered with a perforated ABS material. It's basically 1/4" (6mm) ABS sheet with a ton of holes in it. Only thing left is to decide between two finishing ideas. As it is right now, the top of the deflector is aimed right at my forehead, so i have two options. I can bend and shape a small piece of tinted lexan to be a small windscreen attached to the top of the deflector, or my boss gave me an old windscreen off his triumph 675 that I can hack into shape. It would need to be significantly cut down, but it does have a bit of a bubble to it to help get the wind around me....
Looking for opinions.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/Black%20Pearl/100_0755.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/Black%20Pearl/100_0755.jpg.html)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/Black%20Pearl/100_0756.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/Black%20Pearl/100_0756.jpg.html)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/Black%20Pearl/100_0754.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/Black%20Pearl/100_0754.jpg.html)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/Black%20Pearl/100_0757.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/Black%20Pearl/100_0757.jpg.html)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/Black%20Pearl/100_0758.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/Black%20Pearl/100_0758.jpg.html)
Looking at this last picture, all I keep thinking is this:
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Soloratov/Black%20Pearl/Queen_AlienPress_still01.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Soloratov/media/Black%20Pearl/Queen_AlienPress_still01.jpg.html)
Reminds me of my buddies custom Honda Hawk he had a while back
(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/483029_3958205229917_1116455152_n.jpg)