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So we did a bit more work today on the Tri-Glide.
First thing was we mocked up (just taped, and not even straight or centered) a vent to the fender well. I have been thinking about doing this for years.
There is a fair amount of air that hits this relatively flat spot, it can be quite warm, and some it flows up the side of the passenger.
I'm thinking with a vent there it may do a little to speed up the flow of air past the engine, and also reduce the amount of air that flows up the passengers side.
Here's my BIG QUESTION-
Has anybody cut into the plastic body? I am concerned, that even with taping off, and careful cutting and drilling, it may chip the paint/clear.
Any experience/advice in cutting into the body would be greatly appreciated.
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We broke down the TG a bit, I went to work on installing a newer prototype of the oil filter relocation, while Devin worked on installing some rear fender LED's.
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The OF relo bracket we've been running has held up well to over 1500 miles of riding. But it did not leave clearance for the passenger floorboard to be on the lowest adjustment, AND for the adjustable passenger pegs.
So we cut a new one, with a bit different configuration, so that everything would fit nicely.
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While I was doing that, Devin was installing the second prototype of our rear fender LED's.
btw, we are NOT holding up the rear of the TG with the jack stands you see. There is a flat scissor jack under the crossbars below the trunk, and then jackstands on either side providing some stability.
Here's a pic of the, "hidden while off", fender LED's. They are run-brake-turn, and are mounted to a special bracket we fabbed...not just for mounting how/where we wanted the LED's, but also to protect them from water/debris coming off the rear tires. That's the theory...we'll see how it holds up to rain, mud, gravel, etc. :)
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We're still in the beginning stages...lot's more to come, but probably not much til after the first of the year.
Kevin
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I decided to install the Stealth LED Lights on the engine guard. After everything is installed final beam alignment will on hold for the weatherman's cooperation. :)
The prototype adding a vent to the fender well is interesting but more interesting how to keeping water, dust, dirt off Mary. ;) Your idea of moving more heat away from the passenger gives my wife hi-five's .
Also, I like the prototype of your rear fender LED's. I installed rear mud flaps and not sure if these would interfere or help. But you have my interest.
And thanks for all your feedback. DJ
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[QUOTE=55il;334474]I decided to install the Stealth LED Lights on the engine guard. After everything is installed final beam alignment will on hold for the weatherman's cooperation. :)
The prototype adding a vent to the fender well is interesting but more interesting how to keeping water, dust, dirt off Mary. ;) Your idea of moving more heat away from the passenger gives my wife hi-five's .
Also, I like the prototype of your rear fender LED's. I installed rear mud flaps and not sure if these would interfere or help. But you have my interest.
And thanks for all your feedback. DJ[/QUOTE]
Cool!
Yeah, moving the air along is what we've been talking about for years...we should know soon if it works. ThumbUp
Yesterday, while doing the rear fender LED's, I was talking to Devin about how I might want to put rear mud flaps on...and we have some ideas of how to incorporate them into them. We'll see how it works.
Kevin
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I sure like all this light stuff, I know what I will be doing to the trike. I got in on Ride Time Technology lights as there were developing stuff for the tour pack. It sure lit up the rear of the ultra classic when the signal lights were on. I am in Dallas at the present, but when I return I will get to changing some stuff on the trike. Jim
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[QUOTE=desertclassic;334572]I sure like all this light stuff, I know what I will be doing to the trike. I got in on Ride Time Technology lights as there were developing stuff for the tour pack. It sure lit up the rear of the ultra classic when the signal lights were on. I am in Dallas at the present, but when I return I will get to changing some stuff on the trike. Jim[/QUOTE]
Cool!
I've never been into lights much, most I ever did was install some halogen driving lights.
But after riding with my first LED headlight a few years ago...it is so much better! That, plus the growing number of inattentive drivers on the road, I am really enjoying lighting things up with LED's. :D
Kevin
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Today we spent another 5 hours on the Tri-Glide and don't have a single picture to show for it.
We sat looking at it a good deal of the time. ( I suppose I could have asked Mary to take a pic of us sitting on our stools staring at it and scratching out ideas on yellow pads..but did not think of that til just now. :laugh: )
We did do some measuring for a new idea we came up with.
Many folks run fork fangs and/or lower tree baffles. These are fine to run during cold weather, but they block so much wind to the engine, that at 70* or more they really have a negative impact on the engine temps.
Sooo...one of the things we sat down to do today was to figure out if there was a way to reduce wind to the rider WITHOUT reducing air across the engine, and preferably, increase the amount of air across the engine.
We think we came up with an idea. We measured, made some cardboard templates, & measured some more. Now it is just a matter of cutting them out of metal, bending them, and testing them out!
In the meantime, [B]I am hoping to get some feedback[/B] from those who are running fork fangs and/or tree baffles.
Do you run them:
1. To reduce cold air from hitting you
2. To reduce hot air from hitting you
3. To reduce buffeting
4.
Other
I would really appreciate any and all input. :)
Other than the above, we reviewed what we have done, and what items are in the works (14 mods are either done or in process), and looked at what else we want to do.
I just counted them up, and we have 27 more ideas that all sound pretty good to us right now. It's going to be a busy winter, and early spring to get all those done! ThumbUp
Oh, I do have one picture. Seems sometime in the last month, my front fender developed a crack in the paint. Right down the center.
There is nothing that has hit it, from the top or the underside. It appears to be a flaw in the paint/clear-coat that just took some time to show up. I need to get it to the dealer so they can see it and order a warranty replacement.
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[CENTER][B][size=3]Happy New Year![/SIZE][/B][/CENTER]
It will be 2016 before we do anymore work on it. Although, we will be going for a ride on New Years Day!
Kevin
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AAAAAAAAWWWWW Kevin, the dealer will tell you it will buff right out.
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Kevin, I installed a tree baffle to try to block some f the air that comes from under the fairing. Not convinced how much it helps.
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Tree baffle/ Fangs
It's difficult to figure out air travel when redirected unless a good fan and smoke wand is used. Just like used in arodynamics. The fan is the easy part, never investigated as to purchasing a smoke wand. I was also told they do not affect the air to the motor, only redirecting the upward air down and out. However I like the wind tunnel idea and wish I had the time and place to play with the idea.
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DK project trike
What kind of air cleaner are you using? I see two stainless braided hoses coming out of the air cleaner. What are they for and where do they end up at and what is attached to the end of them?
Thanks for you response in advance