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jeffs99vulcan · 03-26-2009

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Originally Posted by Joram

About time you noticed

I have had it up for over 2 weeks now.

OK, I never said I was OBSERVANT!!! But I DID catch the new ears!!!

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Originally Posted by mcwrath

diver, use a small sharp object, like a nail file or something, and try to pry it up from the bottom edge. If its a cap, its probably plastic, so it should pop off easily.

Jeff - I drilled holes in my back fender tonight!

Props to you buddy! I couldn't do it... at least not yet. I'll take pics of the light bar I got, and I was even at an HD dealer last weekend as saw how theirs are mounted...

I'm anxious to hear about and see yours! Gonna need DETAILS!!!

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Originally Posted by DevilDogge

Oh so now he's YOUR Joram???

I guess pretty soon Donkey is going to have 'his devildogge' one day, eh?

I want a Joram too.... dang it.

DAMMIT!!! I caught it this morning, fixed it, and then scrolled down to see that YOU CAUGHT IT FIRST!!!

All right, you can be MY DEVILDOGGE too if you want!!! I got lots o' lovin' to spread around!!!

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Originally Posted by rustygunner

It's chromed plastic and you'll need a knife or very small screwdriver to pop it out. It's not hard to get out and you won't bugger it up as easily as you might think.
There's an allen bolt under it, but I forget the size.

What the hell is it? Is it an easybrackets bolt???

rustygunner · 03-26-2009

It's a tie down for bungee cords. I use the hell out of mine

mcwrath · 03-26-2009

Last night I got everything done with the new turn signal bar except the wiring. When I first opened the box, I got nervous. The thing looked a LOT bigger than I expected. However, now its assembled and I hold it up in place, Its gonna really look nice.

With the signals moved, I am able to move the saddlebags back another 3-4", and they line up quite nicely now with the rear wheel. Now, if I only had a bracket for those....

I took pics, Jeff. I still need to wire it and take a couple more pics. The stock wires will fall about 18" short with the relocation. Routing the wires under the fender without removing the wheel may be the most difficult part. I plan to make a PDF writeup that documents everything I did.

jeffs99vulcan · 03-26-2009

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Originally Posted by rustygunner

It's a tie down for bungee cords. I use the hell out of mine

And you just buy it alone like that? It's not part of something else?

jeffs99vulcan · 03-26-2009

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Originally Posted by mcwrath

Last night I got everything done with the new turn signal bar except the wiring. When I first opened the box, I got nervous. The thing looked a LOT bigger than I expected. However, now its assembled and I hold it up in place, Its gonna really look nice.

With the signals moved, I am able to move the saddlebags back another 3-4", and they line up quite nicely now with the rear wheel. Now, if I only had a bracket for those....

I took pics, Jeff. I still need to wire it and take a couple more pics. The stock wires will fall about 18" short with the relocation. Routing the wires under the fender without removing the wheel may be the most difficult part. I plan to make a PDF writeup that documents everything I did.

Awesome...

I know what you mean about looking HUGE, that's what I thought of the HD set when I took it out of the box!

I won't drill the fender unless I'm convinced it's the setup I WANT, and that HD setup is not it, so I'm particularly anxious to see the end result of yours!

I've seen it on Tweek's bike, but a how-to of progressive pics would be nice!

rustygunner · 03-26-2009

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Originally Posted by jeffs99vulcan

And you just buy it alone like that? It's not part of something else?

Yea, some or maybe all of the 800A's have them.

jeffs99vulcan · 03-26-2009

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Originally Posted by rustygunner

Yea, some or maybe all of the 800A's have them.

Does it have a name or a part number? (lazy)

rustygunner · 03-26-2009

Can't find it, sorry. I did look.

DevilDogge · 03-26-2009

I got my new tail light in the mail last night, per Cosmic's request that I lose the trailer light.

It's quite a bit thicker than I wanted, so I've decided to stop by Harbor Freight on my way home from work, and pick up one of their gasless mig welders to fabricate a recessed mounting bracket for it.

BTW... this is just an excuse for me to get a welder... Now there's not limit to my fabricating possibilities!

batcycle · 03-26-2009

Anyone know if these jets will work on our bike?

DG DG® KEIHIN PILOT JETS from SCOOTWORKS INC.
DG DG® KEIHIN MAIN JET 5-PAK KITS from SCOOTWORKS INC.

I called the shops around town, and only one place said he might have something if I came by.

batcycle · 03-26-2009

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Originally Posted by batcycle

Anyone know if these jets will work on our bike?

DG DG® KEIHIN PILOT JETS from SCOOTWORKS INC.
DG DG® KEIHIN MAIN JET 5-PAK KITS from SCOOTWORKS INC.

I called the shops around town, and only one place said he might have something if I came by.

I also found these
Cycle Pro LLC PILOT JETS FOR KEIHIN CARBS from SCOOTWORKS INC.
Cycle Pro LLC MAIN JETS FOR CV-TYPE KEIHIN CARBS from SCOOTWORKS INC.

I know these are the harley jets, so I would have to get an emulsion tube for the main jet. However, that is a little more difficult.

rustygunner · 03-26-2009

The second (scootworks) ones are correct.

jeffs99vulcan · 03-26-2009

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Originally Posted by DevilDogge

I got my new tail light in the mail last night, per Cosmic's request that I lose the trailer light.

It's quite a bit thicker than I wanted, so I've decided to stop by Harbor Freight on my way home from work, and pick up one of their gasless mig welders to fabricate a recessed mounting bracket for it.

BTW... this is just an excuse for me to get a welder... Now there's not limit to my fabricating possibilities!

You scare me... a grinder and now this?!

Oh, and I saw that trailer taillight the very first day you showed us your fender... I was just too polite to say anything!!!

mcwrath · 03-26-2009

Turn signal mod is done. See the 2 posts in the "cruisers" forum.

rustygunner · 03-27-2009

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Originally Posted by batcycle

I know these are the harley jets, so I would have to get an emulsion tube for the main jet. However, that is a little more difficult.

I can get you a HD emulsion tube. They throw them in the trash at the local HD dealer when they install the DynoJet kits.

You might want to check if you have a HD dealer anywhere close because they usually just give me their smaller jets (150, 160, 170). They change out the HD emulsion tubes anyway, so these jets are direct fit. Use a 42 wire-gauge drill bit to drill out either the 150 or 160 to a 165.

rustygunner · 03-27-2009

A note from Dynojet

"We are often asked for a "cross reference" sheet that compares our main jets to Mikuni or Keihin. The fact is you cannot directly interchange the jets for a given size. Many things affect fuel flow through a jet of the same orifice size. The entry and exit tapers of our main jets differ from those of other companies. Due to this, the fuel flow changes as a function of velocity through the carburetor venturie. This means that two jets of equal orifice size will have a different fuel flow curve relative to intake air speed. At a certain speed the two may flow equally, but a change in velocity changes the flow characteristics. The Dynojet main jet hole size is measured in millimeters. For example, a DJ142 has a 1.42mm hole."
Michael Cory

Dynojet Research & Development

mcwrath · 03-27-2009

What is the diameter of the 800 valve shims? My local dealer has nothing in stock. I've heard many of the metric dealers (Honda, suzuki, etc) use the same size shims. Any truth to this? I would like to know of a nearby source for them before I start the valve adjustment, so I only have to tear inside once.

cosmicsclassic · 03-27-2009

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Originally Posted by mcwrath

What is the diameter of the 800 valve shims? My local dealer has nothing in stock. I've heard many of the metric dealers (Honda, suzuki, etc) use the same size shims. Any truth to this? I would like to know of a nearby source for them before I start the valve adjustment, so I only have to tear inside once.

9.48mm is the diameter. but there's at least 50 different thicknesses. you need to remove your old ones,and measure, to get the new ones you'll need. For quickness get a shim kit, it's got most of them, or at least the ones you'll need. I got mine off e-bay for about $75 shipping included.

mcwrath · 03-27-2009

I know there are many thicknesses, I just wanted to know if any other dealerships have the right sizes in stock. No matter now though, I found them at another Kaw dealer about an hour away. Im not going to pay $75 for 100 shims when I only need a couple.

tkuligowski · 03-28-2009

just go to motorcycle mechanics or dealer service departments and trade them for the ones you need for free

03-26-2009	#2022 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	It's a tie down for bungee cords. I use the hell out of mine __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

03-26-2009	#2023 (permalink)
mcwrath I was at D.O.D #1! BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 702	Last night I got everything done with the new turn signal bar except the wiring. When I first opened the box, I got nervous. The thing looked a LOT bigger than I expected. However, now its assembled and I hold it up in place, Its gonna really look nice. With the signals moved, I am able to move the saddlebags back another 3-4", and they line up quite nicely now with the rear wheel. Now, if I only had a bracket for those.... I took pics, Jeff. I still need to wire it and take a couple more pics. The stock wires will fall about 18" short with the relocation. Routing the wires under the fender without removing the wheel may be the most difficult part. I plan to make a PDF writeup that documents everything I did. __________________ 1998 Vulcan 800 classic "Grit, spit, and a whole lot of duct tape!" My motorcycle pics!

03-26-2009	#2028 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	Can't find it, sorry. I did look. __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

03-26-2009	#2029 (permalink)
DevilDogge This We'll Defend BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,287	I got my new tail light in the mail last night, per Cosmic's request that I lose the trailer light. It's quite a bit thicker than I wanted, so I've decided to stop by Harbor Freight on my way home from work, and pick up one of their gasless mig welders to fabricate a recessed mounting bracket for it. BTW... this is just an excuse for me to get a welder... Now there's not limit to my fabricating possibilities! __________________ '01 Vulcan 800 Not-so-Classic-Anymore VROC #28339 SFWC #0001 (stir fry wok club) CVMA KY Chapter

03-26-2009	#2030 (permalink)
batcycle Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: evansville, indiana Posts: 104	Anyone know if these jets will work on our bike? DG DG® KEIHIN PILOT JETS from SCOOTWORKS INC. DG DG® KEIHIN MAIN JET 5-PAK KITS from SCOOTWORKS INC. I called the shops around town, and only one place said he might have something if I came by. __________________ My bike - a work in progress

03-26-2009	#2032 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	The second (scootworks) ones are correct. __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

03-26-2009	#2034 (permalink)
mcwrath I was at D.O.D #1! BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 702	Turn signal mod is done. See the 2 posts in the "cruisers" forum. __________________ 1998 Vulcan 800 classic "Grit, spit, and a whole lot of duct tape!" My motorcycle pics!

03-27-2009	#2036 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	A note from Dynojet "We are often asked for a "cross reference" sheet that compares our main jets to Mikuni or Keihin. The fact is you cannot directly interchange the jets for a given size. Many things affect fuel flow through a jet of the same orifice size. The entry and exit tapers of our main jets differ from those of other companies. Due to this, the fuel flow changes as a function of velocity through the carburetor venturie. This means that two jets of equal orifice size will have a different fuel flow curve relative to intake air speed. At a certain speed the two may flow equally, but a change in velocity changes the flow characteristics. The Dynojet main jet hole size is measured in millimeters. For example, a DJ142 has a 1.42mm hole." Michael Cory Dynojet Research & Development __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

03-27-2009	#2037 (permalink)
mcwrath I was at D.O.D #1! BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 702	What is the diameter of the 800 valve shims? My local dealer has nothing in stock. I've heard many of the metric dealers (Honda, suzuki, etc) use the same size shims. Any truth to this? I would like to know of a nearby source for them before I start the valve adjustment, so I only have to tear inside once. __________________ 1998 Vulcan 800 classic "Grit, spit, and a whole lot of duct tape!" My motorcycle pics!

03-27-2009	#2039 (permalink)
mcwrath I was at D.O.D #1! BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 702	I know there are many thicknesses, I just wanted to know if any other dealerships have the right sizes in stock. No matter now though, I found them at another Kaw dealer about an hour away. Im not going to pay $75 for 100 shims when I only need a couple. __________________ 1998 Vulcan 800 classic "Grit, spit, and a whole lot of duct tape!" My motorcycle pics!

03-28-2009	#2040 (permalink)
tkuligowski Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beatrice, NE Posts: 815	just go to motorcycle mechanics or dealer service departments and trade them for the ones you need for free __________________ Tony 1998 VN800B

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