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Posted by pcarrell
- November 15, 2013, 13:11:57 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on November 12, 2013, 17:54:20 PMI had the same issue even with the ISO Grips (which I like). I added some leather and some ISO Wings, and that helped, but what finally cured the problem was some deer leather (deer leather is the only leather that stays soft after it gets wet and dries out) fingerless gloves with gel filled palms. Totally cured the problem! I can ride all day with no numbness! Now I don't ride without them! I got mine here, but you can get them at any place that carries a good selection of leather motorcycle gear. http://www.chilhowee.net/motorcycle-gloves/GL-IM010.htmlgrips came today from Value Accessories, bought the Kuryakyn Black ISO 6345 like you, but I passed on the throttle boss, I tried one and just could not get comfortable with it. If I am right there is like a 1" difference in the diameter between the grips so this should help my numb right hand, like putting arthritic grips on a golf club.
QuoteThis is the write up I got from my friend David a couple of years ago. If you want a round headlight, just use a Harley part.A nacelle is that cover behind the headlight in front of the forks that hides all them cables and hoses, found it on the Drifter Riders Forum, on the delphiforums. I have it saved to a word document but can not figure how to pass them on to anyone...lol.....computer genius is not me...
And it looks great! (Sorry.....best pic I have of the front of his old ride.)
Posted by CDNRatMan
- November 15, 2013, 12:33:41 PMI could do it like a golf grip......mmmmmmmm...and that is really easy.....
Posted by gdrudd13
- November 15, 2013, 12:27:28 PMWhat I did on the left grip, and what has worked well so far, is that instead of putting glue on the entire length of the bar, I just put glue on about the last 1.5 inches of the grip closest to the switch cover. Mine was a fairly tight fit so that let me get it most of the way on without having to worry about the glue. It's held well so far for about 1k miles. Although mine probably would have been fine without glue with how tight of a fit it was.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- November 15, 2013, 10:18:02 AMThanks CM the grips are half on...lol.......the throttle grip went on slick and easy. I just had all the housings opened and removed the cables from the throttle, slide the grip up and with a pair of needle nose pliers slipped the ferrules into the spots and it was done. The left one I am waiting till I have the bike done and all back together so I can sit on it and line it up with the right one as to the actual position because it will be glued on with adhesive.
Posted by Cotton Mouth
- November 15, 2013, 09:18:27 AMWill be interested in a little write up on how you did the iso grips Ratman, as I have some sitting on the shelf right now for future use.
#12 and 13 are your mystery 
projects....I have a few of those too...one is almost done, can't wait to share it when done. Good luck with your projects, it is good to make a list like you did, I should write mine down too, and it'll clear up my head for a while.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- November 15, 2013, 08:05:19 AM Everyone in the north has a rec room to keep our sanity over the winter. Mr. I got a fleet of trucks, a sun room, an acreage, my own business, run half the town and State.
Anyhow no way to get a bike into the back it is a 10 ft drop into the backyard.....but I have been thinking of French doors for the front window or even a roll up window door, like on them restaurants on the sidewalks.......
sort of like this.....
Posted by greenbarn
- November 15, 2013, 06:25:40 AMYou have a REC ROOM? MUST BE NICE! I think you should put the double-doors in the REC ROOM and turn it into the bike shop ..... 
Posted by CDNRatMan
- November 14, 2013, 21:59:45 PMHere are a few pictures of the house, rec room were the polishing and cleaning is done while watching TV, then the bike in the state of being worked on, then my cedar chest for a tool bench, and the spare room for spare parts and parts waiting to be worked on or cleaned
Yes bought a JTR499.38, High Carbon Steel SAE 1049/SCM420.........www.jtsproducts.com
Posted by Drift1
- November 14, 2013, 20:33:08 PM ok now that I brought out the raw nerve within , can you at least reveal what brand 38 tooth you went with ?
Posted by CDNRatMan
- November 14, 2013, 20:12:27 PM 
no need to go there young man, are you doing this mod, if so then I will rush to get the pictures and the write up in to the mod section, otherwise you can wait out the weekend....and was waiting to do the bumperettes at the same time if they are done with the second coat which is drying right now..... ..suck it up buttercup....lol.....
Posted by Drift1
- November 14, 2013, 18:50:43 PM #10. Replace rear sprocket with 38T 0ne because of 0hi0 barn said to almost done
#10. Replace rear sprocket with 38T 0ne because of 0hi0 barn said to Done
WO... WO .... WO I can not believe this . You mean to tell me this project is DONE and NO write up ? And yes I checked the mod section and WHAM ! nothing about 38 tooth sprocket from my friend Mr. Ratman I absolutely am in shock 
The nerve of this ribber , getting on me
Posted by CDNRatMan
- November 14, 2013, 17:43:52 PM#1. replace both set of brake pads, this will encompass, rebuilding both calipers and checking all hoses and cables involved in the operation of the brakes,
#2. Bike now has 33 some ks on it and not knowing if the valves have ever been checked or looked at that is in the plans for after xmas,
#3. Seat is getting new foam and gel foam, sculpted and formed to my buttocks, by a local custom seat-maker, at the seat place,
#4. Replace front springs with 1500 Progressive springs and new oil, on order, remove and check triple tree bearings and parts, on order
#5. Replace rear shock, on order, remove all the pivot points and bearings, grease fittings, check and replace as required, grease, re install,on order waiting delivery
#6. add what will be black bumperettes to the rear fender, First coat of gloss black and drying,
#7. Replacing all the chrome bullet heads with black ones, painted and done waiting to be installed,
#8. Build the nacelle' paint it black and install it, have the parts here, decided to forego this mod because of the windscreen
#9. Replace handgrips, Done
#10. Replace rear sprocket with 38T 0ne because of 0hi0 barn said to Done just waiting for rear shock to close up the rear end
#11. Still working on rear passenger folding floor boards.
#12. Mystery project, project might be out because lack of finding correct parts required
# 13 Second mystery project, still hunting up the parts
I have been taking pictures and will do write ups for the 800 mod section when I am done and have some time......
Posted by gdrudd13
- November 12, 2013, 21:24:45 PMI didn't know what a nacelle was. At least not on a bike. Time to hit up google for pictures.
(Edit) I just googled them. I've seen those before. Never realized what I was looking at. It all makes sense now...
I really like the Kury grips. I didn't ride much at all with the old ones so I don't have much of a comparison, but the new ones are great. I hated the old ones. Seem to be less felt vibration, and the larger diameter is really nice. Plus with the raised cushioned part it seems like you don't have to grip as hard to hold the throttle at a certain position. I'm glad they come in black though. Chrome wouldn't look right on the blacked out drifters. I think you'll like them.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- November 12, 2013, 20:15:38 PMcould not find that mod here but I have it as a word doc so once I figure it out I'll get it posted here, not sure who the actual builder was for this project.
I went to the new grips and think they are larger and went with the idea of golf grips that the bigger grips better for arthritic hands.....
Posted by Drift1
- November 12, 2013, 18:09:48 PMRatman I do believe that nacelle mod is on here as well . Pastor dude posted it up .Should be in the mod section and you think your not a computer genius man trying using these 10 thumbs lol
Soooo you have the rear sprocket complete , heh . Good for you , you already installed a new chain when you did the front didn't you ? I can't remember , but pretty sue you said it was done ? How do them grips feel ? I'm a victim of the right hand numbness myself . partially due to military and a lot to do with running chainsaws for the past 16 years .