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Posted by mittico68
- October 13, 2013, 02:02:10 AMI guess I'm going to make a 2 cents question, but here I go: does the new ignition switch work, or is it just a fake switch?
Posted by Darth Wraith
- October 12, 2013, 23:45:50 PMThe original switch and the idiot lights are now in the spare parts box... 
I am not sure where is the best place for the idiot lights, I could put them on the headlight in a classic style, but I'm still thinking and open to suggestion...
Posted by greenbarn
- October 12, 2013, 15:02:00 PMThat's pretty cool, I like it.
So where did you put your idiot lights that were there where the switch is now? Did you leave the original key switch under the tank, or delete it?
Posted by Darth Wraith
- October 12, 2013, 12:57:52 PMIt's a all metal vintage replica of a HD classic switch, I guess it's easy to find on ebay, not expensive. I made the plate and modified a little the switch to attach it to the tacho house using two screws ( I got to change the tacho light, so I will take a picture for you then) and then the electric stuff...
Posted by mittico68
- October 12, 2013, 11:06:08 AMCool Drifter. I like the 2tone paint.
Btw, where did you find the ignition switch? I know there is a link on this Forum, but it leads to nothing at all 
Posted by Darth Wraith
- October 12, 2013, 04:58:24 AMNew riser clamp, fire and steel.
Posted by Darth Wraith
- October 08, 2013, 07:47:59 AMFinally, restored OEM solo seat, and crash-bar...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- September 22, 2013, 09:11:54 AMCOOL thanks, I don't have a drifter to use as a ref. but I am working on a few ideas here. They look just like the ones I bought, could not find them in black, and because they are plastic powder coating them is out of the question, so plastic rattle can it will be.
Posted by kw-retrorider
- September 22, 2013, 05:16:51 AMRatman - Here are the photos:
Posted by kw-retrorider
- September 22, 2013, 05:14:56 AMRatman - See photos on the bumperettes. Appreciate that you are trying to incorporate later revisions to your early bike, like I am incorporating earlier pieces on my later bike....but this one not as easy as it looks.
- The machine screws are 4mm allens that hold the plastic bumperettes on
- Tabs are welded to the existing assembly and the tubing is even relieved for the space that the machine screws take up...thoughtful detail for a nice fit.
- Note the rubber bushings with tapped inserts....more nice detail since the parts are plastic.
Although you could get away with welding tabs, then drilling, tapping and neoprene washers...they still might stand out further if you don't relieve the original bracket assembly...again, not as easy as it looks.
It would be a nice upgrade to your machine all in black....suggest you find the rear fender support assembly used and complete, then powder coat...they are on all chromed 800s...easier than what it would take to mod what you have....good luck.
Posted by mittico68
- September 22, 2013, 02:47:11 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on September 21, 2013, 14:32:16 PMNoticed the rear guards also and wondering if your spouse uses them as her foot pegs or you remove them when riding 2 up?
Yes, she uses them that way and told me they are very comfortable (so now I have to find some new excuse, in order to be able to put on my winter plan's solo seat... 
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I have taken care to protect the bars from scratches, gluing a rubber black gasket on the side where feet are resting (in the posted pic there is a brown tape on, that just yesterday I covered with the gasket).
Posted by mittico68
- September 22, 2013, 02:33:57 AMQuote from: Darth Wraith on September 21, 2013, 13:49:58 PMNice rear crashbars. Where did you find them?
Those are Ted's Design rear bars and you can find them right here on this Forum: http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/TedDresserbars.html
Ted is a true professional seller and the transaction went as smooth as glass.
Btw, I've bought mine on ebay ($99,00 plus shipping 
): http://www.ebay.com/itm/190878280478?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Posted by CDNRatMan
- September 21, 2013, 14:32:16 PMNoticed the rear guards also and wondering if your spouse uses them as her foot pegs or you remove them when riding 2 up?
Posted by Darth Wraith
- September 21, 2013, 13:49:58 PMQuote from: mittico68 on September 21, 2013, 04:03:52 AMNice rear crashbars. Where did you find them?Thanx Darth W., but even though it could be a simply solution (You're referring to the solo seat, right?), I think I wouldn't like the look it could give to my bike: too cheap
I was thinkin' about makin' some homemade stuff, something not too flashy and more in line with the two sidebars.
Btw, here's the picture of my Baby.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- September 21, 2013, 10:12:09 AMAWESOME kw, looks really nice, notice you have the bumperettes on yours, and can you take a couple of close ups of them and the mounting? Thanks.