New "bling" ...anxiously waiting for spring weather!

[pcarrell]

Bambam, I didn't think they were still making those fender ornaments.  I've been wanting one to match my tank emblems.  Did you get that recently?

[bambam0099]

Put on the Zambini Indian head over the weekend.   I took the tire off so I could put locking lug nuts on so others can't steal it.   Looks great and am glad I went that route.  Next will be the Zambini tank emblems once it gets a little warmer.

[bambam0099]

must of been cold but then with a full face helmet you would be pretty warm.......... bike looks a lot like Trolls and GB lol nice colour........

With the engine guard chaps and lowers, wasn't cold a bit!   No buffeting really makes for a nice ride.

[CDNRatMan]

must of been cold but then with a full face helmet you would be pretty warm.......... bike looks a lot like Trolls and GB lol nice colour........

[greenbarn]

Looking good, BamBam...   Looks like you're ready to ride!

[bambam0099]

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[bambam0099]

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[bambam0099]

Took her out today on a  beautiful, 60 degree, sunny day and put on 150 miles.  Amazing how much better it handles with treads!   
She ran like a top

[bambam0099]

I figured since I had the tires and fenders off, I might as well change the oil, put on new brakes pads and add Franks mudflaps and fender bib (inside the house where it was warm and where it could sit for 24hrs).  And before anyone asks, I used Buds idaho jack adapter to lift the bike...works like a charm!

[bambam0099]

It was if the good Lord realized I suffered enough and left me a single, dry path from the storage barn to the road so I drove her home Friday in very windy, 35 degree day.   I took the opportunity to put on the new wheels.
This is what a set of Bridgestone tires look like after 9400 miles.  The rear tire was completely bald.

[Drift1]

Bam the upgrades sure are looking nice    I certainly have to agree with you Frank is a pleasure to deal with .

[pcarrell]

Looking very smart!  You'll probably notice a huge difference in your riding experience.

[CDNRatMan]

looks good. Question did you take the picture with a phone?

[bambam0099]

Still not able to get the bike out of storage because of the snow but it's getting close now.   I went down and installed the lightbar, headlight (with blinking modulator), chrome lowers and windshield.  Looks great!

[bambam0099]

Just got this in from Franks Leathers (front/rear mud guards and rear fender bib).   The quality of his workmanship is outstanding and the leather, thick ... very, very satisfied.   Can't wait to see these on the bike!
And on a side note, I corresponded with Frank off and on which was a very pleasurable experience.  The guy really goes out of his way for you.

[Elmo Hayride]

I can't wait to see your bike after you put on your bling bambam.

[CDNRatMan]

bam...here is were I got that info....

http://store.valueaccessories.net/eyeaccentfor575lights.aspx

[bikee]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251854636281?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649[ebay][/ebay]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251887100529?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251876431126?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251843430171?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

[CDNRatMan]

  Ok we are not on the same page, I have the visor and the metal snap ring and it was and is a pain to put in, perhaps you are calling it an insert, on the light lens.

[bambam0099]

I can wait to see how it looks once everything is mounted on your bike!!

Do you mind teling more about the fringe and velcro on your seat.....where did you bought the fringe and velcro?? can you post more pictures or a video on how to attach it to the seat, thank you!

I bought the velcro and fringe here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251870846946?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=550762929754&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Seat-Saddlebag-Floorboard-Craft-Handbag-Black-Leather-Fringe-/221714257717?

and, giving credit where credit is due, I got the idea from a thread by DrifterWood here:

http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=29486.0

Hope this helps!

[bambam0099]

ok so were did you get the ring?

Yeah, ring might have been a bad choice of words ... how about 3/4 ring?

This ebay picture isn't for a drifter but it shows the "ring" I was talking about.  It was a pain to snap into the correct position.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cobra-Headlight-Visor-7-1-2in-04-2005/331510084558?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D93deeb8afc43429aa71840e248d3c797%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D400871644445&rt=nc

[Mr.Hanbar]

I can wait to see how it looks once everything is mounted on your bike!!

Do you mind teling more about the fringe and velcro on your seat.....where did you bought the fringe and velcro?? can you post more pictures or a video on how to attach it to the seat, thank you!

[CDNRatMan]

  ok so were did you get the ring?

[bambam0099]

Yeah, they fit but disassemble everything in the headlight.  There is no way to make it fit otherwise, I know I tried.
I had to use 2 screwdrivers to get the ring to snap into the correct position but it's always more difficult your 1st time.
Take your time, disassemble everything and you'll get it.

[CDNRatMan]

Nice bling, and yes GB does have a tendency to over pack things......I know.....

bam I was told that the visor and that a trim ring would nit fit on the same headlight so now I have a mission to try next winter, and I think in gloss black the ring would really look good on my bike...thanks......