I wanna change my 9 Hunnert Custom

skewterdewd · 10-10-2007

Now that the weather is turning to crap I want to set about making some changes to my 900 custom. First order of business will be a solo seat and mods to/or replacemet of the rear fender to make it fit the rear tire and frame more organically. Then some of the plastichrome and the pipes get the blackout treatment. apologies for crappy lo res pic but you get the idea.

Has anyone out there found a good solo seat (or made a custom pan) for the 900 custom? Anyone hacked into the rear fender? I'm assuming some fab will be required.

Thanks!

Moe_900Custom · 10-10-2007

I like the way you're thinking. I have no experience with any of these ideas, but I definately like where you're going with it. Keep me posted with your progress.

Im gonna ask a few stupid questions now. Im no fabricator or mechanic. How do I go about blacking some of the "plastichrome?" I would have to take it somewhere obviously, but what kind of place? Can you purchase the pipes like that? If so, what brands? As for the seat.... I cant decide which way I want to go with mine.

Good luck!

Moe

Kelso · 10-10-2007

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Originally Posted by skewterdewd

Now that the weather is turning to crap I want to set about making some changes to my 900 custom. First order of business will be a solo seat and mods to/or replacemet of the rear fender to make it fit the rear tire and frame more organically. Then some of the plastichrome and the pipes get the blackout treatment. apologies for crappy lo res pic but you get the idea.

Has anyone out there found a good solo seat (or made a custom pan) for the 900 custom? Anyone hacked into the rear fender? I'm assuming some fab will be required.

Thanks!

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I bought the powdercoated steel pan, no padding... One layer of leather riveted to the pan... Picked it up for $70....

You can get really plush, well built, *****in' seats there with brackets for about $119+s/h.... If I chop another bike, I'll definately buy another from Anvil...

skewterdewd · 10-11-2007

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Originally Posted by Moe_900Custom

I like the way you're thinking. I have no experience with any of these ideas, but I definately like where you're going with it. Keep me posted with your progress.

Im gonna ask a few stupid questions now. Im no fabricator or mechanic. How do I go about blacking some of the "plastichrome?" I would have to take it somewhere obviously, but what kind of place? Can you purchase the pipes like that? If so, what brands? As for the seat.... I cant decide which way I want to go with mine.

Good luck!

Moe

Hey Moe9
The plastichrome ain't nothing but plastic. Any body shop can paint it for you.
As for the pipes, My plan is to buy some V&H or cobras and have them powdercoated locally. Supposedly, HK is going to make a Black sideburner for the 900 sometime in 08 but I'm not waiting.
The seat/fender is a slightly bigger problem, but I'm sure it can happen. There's all kinda steel to hang a fender from back there..

theaton · 01-09-2008

skewterdewd,
I am in to process of fabricating a 2005 HD Softtail Deuce rear fender to fit my '07 Custom. Really close to the same shape, the Deuce fender is just a little bit narrow. Once I get it figured out, I'll post it. Is that the kind of thing you are thinking of doing?

skewterdewd · 01-09-2008

Yeah, I think so. Does the Duece tin flip up at the end or is it round like a Dyna's? I would love to see that. What kind of alteration does the tin need to fit? I was thinking perhaps a rear tin from a sporty, an older 800 custom, or a Suzuki marauder might be a good stating place too. I just want it to look like it belongs on the bike, without the mondo gap between the wheel and tin.

Post up some pix as you go. There's a bunch of people besides me who would love to see it!

Colsie · 02-09-2008

If anyone is Interested Im planning On making a solo seat Pan Mould In a Couple of weeks,Material Being used will Be FibreGlass and It will be Moulded off of the Original seat. so all the Original nuts rubber can be used.

If I was going to Customise a another brand fender to my bike {wich may be on the cards} and It was,nt wide Enough,I would Cut the fender straight down the Middle and add a Piece to the Correct width weld it up then Skim with a Fibre glass Putty and Finish off with Plastic Auto Bog ,spray putty prime and then Paint...

ImpactG · 02-12-2008

If you're looking to black out your 900, how about these pipes? I'm getting a set from Britt Customs for my V2K. They also make them for the 900... look identical but with 900 fitment. Can get them chromed or powder coated for 545.00 with or without baffles.

Here's some other cool 900 items. Check the rear fender.

Kawasaki VN900 BRITT MOTORSPORTS, INC. WILMINGTON, NC (910) 791-8321

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skewterdewd Team Zissou BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 1,552	I wanna change my 9 Hunnert Custom Now that the weather is turning to crap I want to set about making some changes to my 900 custom. First order of business will be a solo seat and mods to/or replacemet of the rear fender to make it fit the rear tire and frame more organically. Then some of the plastichrome and the pipes get the blackout treatment. apologies for crappy lo res pic but you get the idea. Has anyone out there found a good solo seat (or made a custom pan) for the 900 custom? Anyone hacked into the rear fender? I'm assuming some fab will be required. Thanks! __________________ 01 Nomad FI • Did I reset my odo back there? Last edited by skewterdewd : 05-05-2008 at 08:51 PM.

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Moe_900Custom Purchased In April 2007 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northville, Michigan Posts: 22	I like the way you're thinking. I have no experience with any of these ideas, but I definately like where you're going with it. Keep me posted with your progress. Im gonna ask a few stupid questions now. Im no fabricator or mechanic. How do I go about blacking some of the "plastichrome?" I would have to take it somewhere obviously, but what kind of place? Can you purchase the pipes like that? If so, what brands? As for the seat.... I cant decide which way I want to go with mine. Good luck! Moe __________________ Gas, Grass, or A$$, No One Rides Free

01-09-2008	#6 (permalink)
skewterdewd Team Zissou BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 1,552	Yeah, I think so. Does the Duece tin flip up at the end or is it round like a Dyna's? I would love to see that. What kind of alteration does the tin need to fit? I was thinking perhaps a rear tin from a sporty, an older 800 custom, or a Suzuki marauder might be a good stating place too. I just want it to look like it belongs on the bike, without the mondo gap between the wheel and tin. Post up some pix as you go. There's a bunch of people besides me who would love to see it! __________________ 01 Nomad FI • Did I reset my odo back there?

02-12-2008	#8 (permalink)
ImpactG Perpetual Motion Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 6,183	If you're looking to black out your 900, how about these pipes? I'm getting a set from Britt Customs for my V2K. They also make them for the 900... look identical but with 900 fitment. Can get them chromed or powder coated for 545.00 with or without baffles. Here's some other cool 900 items. Check the rear fender. Kawasaki VN900 BRITT MOTORSPORTS, INC. WILMINGTON, NC (910) 791-8321 __________________ ImpactG 2004 V2K ---------------- Proud member of Julie's Avatar Cleavage Club (JACC#3)

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theaton Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 67	skewterdewd, I am in to process of fabricating a 2005 HD Softtail Deuce rear fender to fit my '07 Custom. Really close to the same shape, the Deuce fender is just a little bit narrow. Once I get it figured out, I'll post it. Is that the kind of thing you are thinking of doing?

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Colsie Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 53	If anyone is Interested Im planning On making a solo seat Pan Mould In a Couple of weeks,Material Being used will Be FibreGlass and It will be Moulded off of the Original seat. so all the Original nuts rubber can be used. If I was going to Customise a another brand fender to my bike {wich may be on the cards} and It was,nt wide Enough,I would Cut the fender straight down the Middle and add a Piece to the Correct width weld it up then Skim with a Fibre glass Putty and Finish off with Plastic Auto Bog ,spray putty prime and then Paint...

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