Yet Another Mod Done

rbentnail · 01-26-2006

Yes indeed, sometimes I amaze me. Here goes:

Everyone who's done a pipe/breather mod knows that, b/c the stock air plenums come out, you're left with a big gaping "hole" on the left side like this

But mine will look like this

That's right boys and girls, the stock air filter cover. This is how:

First I welded a ho-made bracket to to original filter backplate mount

Then lined it up and drilled & tapped 2 screw holes to match the original phillips head screw locations

Then cut 2 plates out of thin metal to fit the left-over holes in the backplate

Tomorrow I'll sandblast/wirebrush the parts and paint with flat black engine paint, then re-install. With a small bead of silicone on the inside edges of the plates, the compartment is now weather-proof and provides a small new storage compartment; for what I don't know yet, but it sure looks good! The left side gets a big piece of chrome put back on, and b/c I work in the metals industry total cost was $4.99 (for the paint).

I am so, so good.....

Kiwi Cruiser · 01-26-2006

That is just simply amazing

LOL
Seriously though that is an awesome way to make the left side good
Well done you can give youself a pat on the back

Xlr8n · 01-26-2006

I really like the idea using it for storage! Good Idea.

SleekStreak · 01-26-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbentnail

That's right boys and girls, the stock air filter cover.

Not taking away from your ingenuity, which is impressive, but why? Don't you know have mismatched covers?

Xlr8n · 01-26-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by SleekStreak

Not taking away from your ingenuity, which is impressive, but why? Don't you know have mismatched covers?

regardless, both side won't match anyway

SleekStreak · 01-26-2006

...true

**2WheelFun** · 01-26-2006

Good job Russ. You must be keeping both covers the same?

**Spok** · 01-26-2006

nice work

rbentnail · 01-26-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by whistle clean

Good job Russ. You must be keeping both covers the same?

You mean the same on left and right? Naaaah, I just just haven't seen any aftermarket left side "hole fillers" that sent up little signal flares saying, "Buy me!! Buy me!!". So I thought, "WTH, I gotta do something. That looks like cr@p". So this is what I ended up with. As far as storage, I was thinking of little things like extra tools for longer trips, maybe spare bulbs and fuses, rags, etc. Who knows. I've got some left over paint-on bed liner stuff from touching up the truck- I was thinking maybe painting the inside of the chrome cover with it so whatever gets put in there won't rattle or buzz.

**2WheelFun** · 01-26-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbentnail

You same on left and right? Naaaah, I just just haven't seen any aftermarket left side "hole fillers" that sent up little signal flares saying, "Buy me!! Buy me!!". So I thought, "WTH, I gotta do something. That looks like cr@p". So this is what I ended up with. As far as storage, I was thinking of little things like extra tools for longer trips, maybe spare bulbs and fuses, rags, etc. Who knows. I've got some left over paint-on bed liner stuff from touching up the truck- I was thinking maybe painting the inside of the chrome cover with it so whatever gets put in there won't rattle or buzz.

Now there's a great idea!

troop · 01-26-2006

Here's what I did:
www.gadgetjq.com/v_cover.htm

uechi kid · 01-26-2006

I was also able to reuse my stock cover from the left side. Good job.

The Vol-can · 02-24-2007

So, Russ, when you coming down my way? I've got the garage, and a bike in need of "that special touch"...

rbentnail · 02-25-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penguin

So, Russ, when you coming down my way? I've got the garage, and a bike in need of "that special touch"...

Yeah, I wish!! Still working 7 days/wk, but hoping for a business slowdown in March. Heading to Groton, CT in June for a navy sub reunion. What all you wanna do?

rfb92345 · 2 Days Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xlr8n

I really like the idea using it for storage! Good Idea.

.......just don't store a Snicker bar in there.

01-26-2006	#1 (permalink)
rbentnail Formerly a Kaw owner Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 3,795	Yet Another Mod Done Yes indeed, sometimes I amaze me. Here goes: Everyone who's done a pipe/breather mod knows that, b/c the stock air plenums come out, you're left with a big gaping "hole" on the left side like this But mine will look like this That's right boys and girls, the stock air filter cover. This is how: First I welded a ho-made bracket to to original filter backplate mount Then lined it up and drilled & tapped 2 screw holes to match the original phillips head screw locations Then cut 2 plates out of thin metal to fit the left-over holes in the backplate Tomorrow I'll sandblast/wirebrush the parts and paint with flat black engine paint, then re-install. With a small bead of silicone on the inside edges of the plates, the compartment is now weather-proof and provides a small new storage compartment; for what I don't know yet, but it sure looks good! The left side gets a big piece of chrome put back on, and b/c I work in the metals industry total cost was $4.99 (for the paint). I am so, so good..... __________________ Russ On an foot-draggin' 07 Yamaha FJR

01-26-2006	#3 (permalink)
Xlr8n Living on the dark side Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 2,541	I really like the idea using it for storage! Good Idea. __________________ '03 1200 Sporty

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SleekStreak Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,954	...true __________________ 2002 Kawasaki Mean Streak 1500 http://bookmanstudios.com/bikediary

01-26-2006	#7 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,383	Good job Russ. You must be keeping both covers the same? __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

01-26-2006	#8 (permalink)
Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,608	nice work __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

01-26-2006	#2 (permalink)
Kiwi Cruiser Bridal Boutique Manager BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Palmerston North New Zealand Posts: 329	That is just simply amazing LOL Seriously though that is an awesome way to make the left side good Well done you can give youself a pat on the back

01-26-2006	#11 (permalink)
troop Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Stoughton, Wi Posts: 953	Here's what I did: www.gadgetjq.com/v_cover.htm __________________ Summer's over. Bring out the deer .... www.cruisercustomizing.com/troop

01-26-2006	#12 (permalink)
uechi kid Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 1,788	I was also able to reuse my stock cover from the left side. Good job.

02-24-2007	#13 (permalink)
The Vol-can Ride Safe = Ride Often Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 1,758	So, Russ, when you coming down my way? I've got the garage, and a bike in need of "that special touch"... __________________ 2005 Vulcan 800 Classic Love Those Mods!

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