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Mnkeeboy · 10-15-2009, 02:36 PM

The ignition switch was touchy and a new one costs $85 plus so I decided to do the first Steam punk mod to my bike.
I made 2 brass plates to cover a hole in the fairing and hold switches and gauges. One replaced a plastic cover.

The 3 - 3 way switches have to be in the right positions and the key on to run the bike.
I still have a couple gauges to mount and I prettied up the instrument panel.

There's a whole page detailing the Mod here.

Progress

I'm kinda liking Zephyrus for the name but I'm still working on that. That would mean it's a "he", which kinda fits actually.

Mnkeeboy · 10-20-2009, 12:49 PM

Made new panels 'cause I wasn't happy with those,

and added a "Dome Light".

Full details here.

Progress

Trout Recreant · 10-20-2009, 12:54 PM

Keep the updates coming. This is a really interesting project. I like the dome lights!

Mnkeeboy · 10-24-2009, 07:15 PM

Thx =)
I am having a blast with this part.

I want to put "on-the-wall" copper plumbing in the RV. That means sweating pipes and stuff.
I don't know how to sweat pipes.
I'm not gonna waste money on expensive parts to practice.
I know, I'll make a copper luggage rack!

It has 2 mounting points for the larger luggage rack I have planned. I made some cool trim plates too.

He's shaping up!

Nimrod Yaffle · 10-24-2009, 07:30 PM

10-15-2009, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mnkeeboy Senior Member Plotter of Evil Machiavellian Plots Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 283 My Mood:	RL Steampunk Mod The ignition switch was touchy and a new one costs $85 plus so I decided to do the first Steam punk mod to my bike. I made 2 brass plates to cover a hole in the fairing and hold switches and gauges. One replaced a plastic cover. The 3 - 3 way switches have to be in the right positions and the key on to run the bike. I still have a couple gauges to mount and I prettied up the instrument panel. There's a whole page detailing the Mod here. Progress I'm kinda liking Zephyrus for the name but I'm still working on that. That would mean it's a "he", which kinda fits actually. __________________ The Right and Honorable Lord Mnkeeboy, Chief Jester to The King and Plotter of Evil Machiavellian Plots, Puller of Strings, Dastardly Demolisher of Love, Hypnotizer of Truth and Whose True Power Was Hidden by a Position of Seeming Inconsequence, But Characterized by the Blood that Flowed Through The Streets Like Stuff That Flows Through The Streets in Large Amounts. So Sayeth the Trout. XE3 http://www.XE3000.com/ Extreme Entertainment and Unique Shopping.

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10-20-2009, 12:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mnkeeboy Senior Member Plotter of Evil Machiavellian Plots Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 283 My Mood:	Made new panels 'cause I wasn't happy with those, and added a "Dome Light". Full details here. Progress

10-20-2009, 12:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trout Recreant Oncorhynchus mykiss Incomprehensible gibberish Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 5,998 My Mood: Blog Entries: 3 Awards: 1	Keep the updates coming. This is a really interesting project. I like the dome lights!

10-24-2009, 07:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mnkeeboy Senior Member Plotter of Evil Machiavellian Plots Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 283 My Mood:	Thx =) I am having a blast with this part. I want to put "on-the-wall" copper plumbing in the RV. That means sweating pipes and stuff. I don't know how to sweat pipes. I'm not gonna waste money on expensive parts to practice. I know, I'll make a copper luggage rack! It has 2 mounting points for the larger luggage rack I have planned. I made some cool trim plates too. He's shaping up!

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