usnmustang Posted February 16, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 16, 2009 So I have decided to remove the passenger seat and pillion. I don't do any 2 up since my wife is deathly afraid of motorcylces. I was originally going to get the rear fender rack, but wanted to avoid more chrome (I know, I know, bikes are supposed to have chrome) because I like the look of the black and I think chrome take away from it (IMHO). So after some thought and inputs from my wife, I came up with a new idea. Had a piece of 3/8 smoked plexiglass from an old stereo cabinet in my collection of stuff I never throw out. Took some measurements, did a little online research and came up with a plan. I cut the piece to size, sanded and buffed all the scratches out. Cleaned up the edges and then warmed up the piece in the oven at 270 for 30 min (did some test pieces to figure out the right time). Took the warm piece to the covered fender and molded it to fit. After it cooled, I drilled out the holes, put some spacers in. I couldn't find the right size screw for the back and Home Depot, have to try another place. Below is the end result. Total cost, $3.75 in spacers and screws. Next step is to get the "STAR" laser engraved on the back. Should look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted February 16, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 16, 2009 that looks cool. great idea. When you get done I'll bring you my bike and you can teach me how. just kidding. Very nice and ingenious. I wouldn't have thought of it. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted February 16, 2009 Share #3 Posted February 16, 2009 Nice looking job you did there LT........If there is a Lowe's near you they generally have a great selection of stainless steel bolts/nuts/washers in stock. Ride safe! Boomer....aka Chief:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted February 16, 2009 Share #4 Posted February 16, 2009 Nice work Jim I would expect nothing less from a member of uncle sams yacht club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave77459 Posted February 16, 2009 Share #5 Posted February 16, 2009 Great job! I too enjoy the "sinister black" vibe. I was thinking of fitting a black radio stub antenna in the third hole for use as a flag pole. Just an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted February 16, 2009 Share #6 Posted February 16, 2009 Nice job ! Who says it doesn't pay to be a pack rat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronhenry4 Posted February 16, 2009 Share #7 Posted February 16, 2009 I will say it too GREAT job now you should paint it BLUE just kidding looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted February 16, 2009 Share #8 Posted February 16, 2009 Hey James, I personally like guys that "Think outside the box"! You won't see another Second Gen. with that on the back! Very Cool! I Like it! Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsta Posted February 16, 2009 Share #9 Posted February 16, 2009 Now that's a nice looking part right there! Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted February 17, 2009 Share #10 Posted February 17, 2009 Very nice. I like it a lot. I may do that and just tell Eileen she can't ride any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreezyRider Posted February 17, 2009 Share #11 Posted February 17, 2009 Very nice. I like it a lot. I may do that and just tell Eileen she can't ride any more. And then after you drag your kiester out of the pond you can put it back to stock and vow to never say such stupid things to her again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted February 17, 2009 Share #12 Posted February 17, 2009 Really nice work. You must have spent some time in the Army.... http://smilies.sofrayt.com/eng/lol6.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted February 17, 2009 Share #13 Posted February 17, 2009 Very slick! Nice clean line to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shep Posted February 17, 2009 Share #14 Posted February 17, 2009 Very clever idea buddy! Shep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted February 17, 2009 Share #15 Posted February 17, 2009 Really nice work. You must have spent some time in the Army.... http://smilies.sofrayt.com/eng/lol6.gif Would have been GREEN if he did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted February 17, 2009 Share #16 Posted February 17, 2009 Now that looks great...GOOD JOB..!! James quote: ...........then warmed up the piece in the oven at 270 for 30 min (did some test pieces to figure out the right time). Jim, How long did you leave it in the oven (time)..? Im looking at making some molded plastic parts myself. Been reading about it on line for a while now on how to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted February 17, 2009 Share #17 Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) Now that looks great...GOOD JOB..!! James quote: ...........then warmed up the piece in the oven at 270 for 30 min (did some test pieces to figure out the right time). Jim, How long did you leave it in the oven (time)..? Im looking at making some molded plastic parts myself. Been reading about it on line for a while now on how to do it. Uh...Eck...are you OK? He said "then warmed up the piece in the oven at 270 for 30 min (did some test pieces to figure out the right time)." LOL...you even QUOTED it. DUH......... I saw (did some test pieces to figure out the right time) and really didnt see the 30 minutes... so I was asking what was the "right time"... I will wake up from now on before I post... (That was around 3:30am this morning) Edited February 17, 2009 by Eck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usnmustang Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share #18 Posted February 17, 2009 Eck, I think Freebird covered it, but make sure you test a piece first. A lot depends on the size and thickness of the material. The temp was based on some research I did. Some said 250deg, others 300. I started at 250 and moved up from there during testing. My test piece was in for about 20 min to be somewhat pliable, but the real piece was bigger so it stayed in longer. Lots of good info out there online. Also, be sure to put in on something flat. I used a cookie cooling rack and ended up with some lines in the bottom. They didn't really show on the final, but it can be avoided with a flat cookie sheet or upside down baking pan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted February 17, 2009 Share #19 Posted February 17, 2009 DUH......... I saw (did some test pieces to figure out the right time) and really didnt see the 30 minutes... so I was asking what was the "right time"... I will wake up from now on before I post... (That was around 3:30am this morning) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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