Thunderhoof

I finally got around to doing the Do-It-Yourself Lowers.... the cost was very reasonable for the parts but daaang it took me a long time! I always heard "I did it in 20 minutes" or something crazy like that. It took me 3 full days but I'm happy with the results. I measured everything out with a ruler and used a hack saw to cut the 1 inch aluminum angle and aluminum flat bar and the Lexan. I used a hand drill and after marking the areas I needed to I made pilot holes first, then bored them out using various bits until I got to the size I needed to fit the 6M x 1.0 botls. It would have been much faster with a drill press but I could only use what I had on hand.

The whole thing fits in very tight and there was no room for error. I had to file the alum angle so that it would clear the spotlight brackets I have on my turn signals. I used lock nuts on the lowers and the stock bolts on the National Cycle windshield brackets.

I didn't take pics along they way like I ususally do but here is the finished product:













In summer I have no complaints but in winter I hated the fact that the cold air would come under my tall "winter shield" and get run up my body! I would get that cold under my jacket and liner and it would take out my warmth at freeway speeds. Not anymore.

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"Thunderhoof"
Vance & Hines jet kit, K&N, modified pipes, switchblade windshield, dual back rests, license plate relo, tank bib, MCE highway bars, Marlin's clock & thermometer, Kury ISO grips, smoked lenses, Saddleman bags, run/turn/brake controller, PIAA headlight, LED turn signals & running lights,Optronics spotlights, de-paired, "de-Huffied" and de-badged! Kruz Drive Club member.

volusia 2001

looks great... and solid...

just a quick question..

will this cause alot of drag(wind) when cruising ...

enough to effect gas mileage?

thanks

b12pointer

Looks like a pro did it. Nice job.

DCinCT

great job...

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Slow Cruiser

Nice Job! I spent far more then 20 minutes doing the same so dont sweat that. Love the bike with them!

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IACOB AURELIAN

great work

Midnight

Very nice job.

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bipestuff

Nice job, I did a set for my bike as well a couple years ago and to answer someone else's question, NO, they do not affect mileage, at least not noticeable.

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Againstallodds

Good stuff!!!


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W7WX

Nicely done! I know what you mean...these projects people boast of doing in a short time always seem to take me 10 times longer. LOL

I also threw together a set for the C50 awhile back. They didn't turn out quite as nicely as yours, but certainly work. It was a fun project, too.

Thanks for posting the images.

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