afjbyers Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Hey everyone! I know in other forums in the past some of my favorite threads have been the DIY threads. I was hoping to get one started here. This is a thread for anything custom that all of you are doing to the bike(not just an oil change or installing a rack). Some great ideas come from these types of threads! Lets see what everyone is doing to make your bike unique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member V8titanpwr Posted August 25, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted August 25, 2014 Once my signals are in i'll post up my diy fender eliminator. Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afjbyers Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Once my signals are in i'll post up my diy fender eliminator.Awesome, after next payday I will have some projects but that's super secret until I finish it. (Just incase it turns out horrible I don't have to be shamed haha) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member V8titanpwr Posted August 26, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted August 26, 2014 Yeah I know that feeling. I'm doing a fender eliminator with all 4 turn signals plus led license plate bulbs for $20. Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryv Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Radiator protector .. I have a plan .. hope to do a good job CHEAP! This is more necessary than anything .. I have some pings in ot already, sure as heck don't want a hole in it. Will post my success .. trying to get the material I need/want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmucat Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I did a quick and easy rad guard the other day. Used 1/8 wire mesh and some rivets to the stock plastic side panels. A little black spray paint and done. Not the best looking but works til I can get over the $80 for one that's made for the bike. I put a pic up in the "what did you do to your bike today" thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afjbyers Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Awesome, this is exactly what this thread is good for. Good DIY's that are original or cheaper than buying the product yourself. Hope this takes off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted August 27, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted August 27, 2014 I made a bracket for a little bluetooth remote so I can control my music while riding. Just a L shaped piece of metal with a hole and velcro. I also took the remote apart and drilled a hole (tricky) so I can use a little security chain. I wanted it to be removable (rain, storage) but I didn't want to loose it when I accidentally bump it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afjbyers Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Awesome Guru! I have never ridden with something like that, how distracting is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted August 28, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted August 28, 2014 It's great. It's less distracting then a song you don't like or a too loud volume. This all started with an expensive headphone that broke in two, a Bang & Olufsen Form 2. I wasn't warrantied so I ended up with two speakers which I integrated in my helmet. It worked great but I couldn't skip songs or adjust the volume while my phone is in my pocket. I started looking for a remote and the Satechi turned out to be the best choice. I can also be used as a remote for the camera function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz006 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Hi @Guru how do you have your GPS mounted? Looks like a slick set-up and a good place for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted August 31, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted August 31, 2014 When I bought the Garmin Zumo years ago it came with a universal RAM mount. I take it off during the winter and put it on my snowmobile. Works well. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33459059/ram.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryv Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Got a satisfactory mode. DIY radiator guard. Material cost under $15 US. The pic's s/b self-explanatory. By the way, note the DINGS in my radiator. This should be high on the list of things to get for your FZ. http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag212/Jerry_Vezzosi/IMG_1531_zps914e9ae1.jpg http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag212/Jerry_Vezzosi/IMG_1532_zps4790d256.jpg http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag212/Jerry_Vezzosi/IMG_1533_zpsb47e44e5.jpg http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag212/Jerry_Vezzosi/IMG_1534_zpscf78a4a9.jpg http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag212/Jerry_Vezzosi/IMG_1535_zps0eea35de.jpg http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag212/Jerry_Vezzosi/IMG_1536_zps8c848a49.jpg http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag212/Jerry_Vezzosi/IMG_1537_zps9b79a91d.jpg http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag212/Jerry_Vezzosi/IMG_1538_zpscdf59f90.jpg http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag212/Jerry_Vezzosi/IMG_1539_zps3dc5d2bd.jpg http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag212/Jerry_Vezzosi/IMG_1541_zpsd71184fa.jpg http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag212/Jerry_Vezzosi/IMG_1542_zps3029be3e.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassecou Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Got a satisfactory mode. DIY radiator guard. Material cost under $15 US. The pic's s/b self-explanatory. By the way, note the DINGS in my radiator. This should be high on the list of things to get for your FZ. http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag212/Jerry_Vezzosi/IMG_1534_zpscf78a4a9.jpg When I first saw the card board, I thought you were getting ready for serious winter riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryv Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Lol ... yeah .. covering up the radiator of my diesel engines FZ07 ... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmaldo616 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks @jerryv took your advice just didmine a little different im a big superhero fan i even have a whole sleeve dedicated to marvel ladies and now my bike with nightwing from dc universe just waiting for my paint to dry to put it all togethor got all my parts at hobby lobby with use of a 40% off coupon it was only like 11 bucks for the metal and they have different design style grills http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah49/mrmaldo616/Mobile%20Uploads/CAM00094_zpst8xdkm66.jpg" http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah49/mrmaldo616/Mobile%20Uploads/CAM00095_zpseo7ktfhq.jpg" http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah49/mrmaldo616/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140902_222207_zpsfwfmrfhx.jpg" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NICKY NEON Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 NICE JOB JERRY looks professionally done ill pay you $20 to make me one lol . start a little side job making them $$$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryv Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 MY biggest problem was sourcing the mesh. Found some great stuff, even a local manufacturer, but minimum order was $100. I would have preferred aluminum mesh; you definitely don't want to be careful mixing metals. Galvanized would be bad if it came in contact with our aluminum radiator. The wastebasket I used is epoxy coated steel and I of course painted it too. Was fun, gratifying and will protect it from small stones, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted September 3, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted September 3, 2014 Aren't you worried about blocking off too much air? It seems to me that you are reducing your effective surface by more then 50%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryv Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Aren't you worried about blocking off too much air? It seems to me that you are reducing your effective surface by more then 50%.Yes, definite concern .. will keep an eye on temps and see if the fan comes on too much. The mesh has openings larger than a typical window screen but no way for me to know how much this will hinder airflow; hopefully negligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmaldo616 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Im wondering about the covering too much space i looked online and could not find anything on covering too much space but would love too know why not to do it i looked up custom radiators for sale and the were some with way more space covered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryv Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Aren't you worried about blocking off too much air? It seems to me that you are reducing your effective surface by more then 50%.Well ... in a "real world" run ... commute to work, kids back in school = more traffic. Bike does run noticeably hotter, so radiator screen will come off until I find a plan "B". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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