Aussie Annie Posted June 24, 2009 #1 Posted June 24, 2009 Thought I would show you a couple of pics of the RSV with the Wedgetail Outrider (Voyager) on now. Still have to come up with an idea to carry the elbow crutches and to alter the seat and floorboards, but after waiting so long, a bit more won't hurt. Will post pics of completed rig when done.
Yama Mama Posted June 27, 2009 #2 Posted June 27, 2009 Annie she looks beautiful. I am so happy for you that you got it all together. Ride that beauty safely and enjoy every mile of your ride. YamaMama:big-grin-emoticon:
Blackjack Posted June 27, 2009 #3 Posted June 27, 2009 That's one fine-looking steed, Annie! A great job and "hat's off" to all that worked on it with you and for you. May you enjoy every precious moment as you "haul aussie" in your lovely country... TERRY
pegscraper Posted June 27, 2009 #4 Posted June 27, 2009 What kind of a front end set up is that? I see extra springs and brackets. What is the point of it?
Gray Ghost Posted June 27, 2009 #5 Posted June 27, 2009 Thought I would show you a couple of pics of the RSV with the Wedgetail Outrider (Voyager) on now. Still have to come up with an idea to carry the elbow crutches Old style military motorcycles had a scabbard, much like the cowboys in the old west (and probably Australia also), had on their horses. Seems like something like that would work. Actually as I think of it, the Iraqi army had some Kawasaki bikes set up for their scouts that had a plastic "bucket" for that purpose. Wish I had taken photos of it but I didn't. Anyway it is a sweet looking ride. Hope you get many miles on it.
TATERS Posted June 30, 2009 #7 Posted June 30, 2009 She's a BEAUTY..... Annie, are you the driver of this lovely piece of machinery...or a passenger?
Aussie Annie Posted June 30, 2009 Author #8 Posted June 30, 2009 It's a leading link suspension. Moves centre of axle forward from factory forks, there is some rake angle change, thus making it easier to turn. Like having power steering Recommended for sidecars, and I decided to leave it on for the outrider after talking to an engineer. cheers Annie What kind of a front end set up is that? I see extra springs and brackets. What is the point of it?
Aussie Annie Posted June 30, 2009 Author #9 Posted June 30, 2009 Hi Taters, She's mine, all mine!!:dancefool:Hard to remember that I used to ride "Big Blue" solo. Wouldn't get it off the side stand now (since accident) The bike seats will both by altered so that I can ride and pillion, if I want--as I can't get on any other bikle now because of the stiff leg. She's a BEAUTY..... Annie, are you the driver of this lovely piece of machinery...or a passenger?
PBJ Posted July 3, 2009 #10 Posted July 3, 2009 Annie fine looking bike . I also admire the incredible determination to stay on a bike no matter what. I love the leading link fork. I read about the company in England that makes them there when I was setting up my sidecar rig. My old XS1100 has a leading axle which is not quite as nice as your leading link but sure does help make the steering easier. Also i just want to thank you for the prayers and good wishes sent to my Partner Rawhide. Its greatly appreciated. I've been off site a lot recently and if you're new here let me send along my warmest welcomes to Venture Riders. As I'm sure you know well by now there are a lot of great people on site here. makes you glad to be a member Oh , heres a suggestion for your crutches. They make rifle holders for ATV and that attach to saddles . I know Australia still has plenty of ranchers and herders that use horses. Tack shops or sporting catalogs may carry leather of plastic rifle holders that you might be able to adapt to carry your crutches. Hope its an idea that might work. Phil.
BIG TOM Posted July 7, 2009 #11 Posted July 7, 2009 I'm gonna have to come down for a visit...will you take me for a ride??? ...errrr they do have ice cream in Australia....don't they.?..lol..enjoy the new ride...
Aussie Annie Posted July 8, 2009 Author #12 Posted July 8, 2009 I'm gonna have to come down for a visit...will you take me for a ride??? ...errrr they do have ice cream in Australia....don't they.?..lol..enjoy the new ride... That's a date, Big Tom. Lots of yummy ice cream shops, there's a great one in Fremantle, where you pick what you want to put in your ice cream YUM!:ICcry:
TATERS Posted July 10, 2009 #13 Posted July 10, 2009 I'm gonna have to come down for a visit...will you take me for a ride??? ...errrr they do have ice cream in Australia....don't they.?..lol..enjoy the new ride... Annie... You see what I'm up against here? We would be in AUSTRALIA ( a life long dream of both of ours)...and Big Tom is worried about the Ice Cream Shops... What am I gonna do with him?
Aussie Annie Posted July 10, 2009 Author #14 Posted July 10, 2009 Annie... You see what I'm up against here? We would be in AUSTRALIA ( a life long dream of both of ours)...and Big Tom is worried about the Ice Cream Shops... What am I gonna do with him? Taters, Hoe about you leave him at the ice cream shop--and you come touring with me?? When he runs out of money he will holler for ya, I'm sure!!:crackup:
IH Truck Guy Posted July 10, 2009 #15 Posted July 10, 2009 Thought I would show you a couple of pics of the RSV with the Wedgetail Outrider (Voyager) on now. Still have to come up with an idea to carry the elbow crutches and to alter the seat and floorboards, but after waiting so long, a bit more won't hurt. Will post pics of completed rig when done. Great looking ride Annie..... Depending on where you want your crutches to ride,you might be able to adapt a clamp that would be a quick release....Something along the lines of a van roof top clamp that holds a ladder in place....It would be more work then the scabbard or the plastic rifle holder..A good leather guy should be able to fix ya right up... We have the technology,it can be done.
Aussie Annie Posted July 10, 2009 Author #16 Posted July 10, 2009 Great looking ride Annie..... Depending on where you want your crutches to ride,you might be able to adapt a clamp that would be a quick release....Something along the lines of a van roof top clamp that holds a ladder in place....It would be more work then the scabbard or the plastic rifle holder..A good leather guy should be able to fix ya right up... We have the technology,it can be done. Thanks for the clamp idea-it's a good one Only thing is I don't think we can get them here?? Where would I possibly get a pic of one?? I am going to mount the holder/clamps between the panniers and the fenders (down low so that the lids will open) Unfortunately the budget doesn't run to leather, maybe further down the track when finances are better? We are going to use PVC pipe (painted black) if we can't get any suitable clamps, and attach with brackets.
IH Truck Guy Posted July 11, 2009 #17 Posted July 11, 2009 Thanks for the clamp idea-it's a good one Only thing is I don't think we can get them here?? Where would I possibly get a pic of one?? I am going to mount the holder/clamps between the panniers and the fenders (down low so that the lids will open) Unfortunately the budget doesn't run to leather, maybe further down the track when finances are better? We are going to use PVC pipe (painted black) if we can't get any suitable clamps, and attach with brackets. I came up with these.After I reviewed the big van rooftop ladder clamps,I don't think that they are feasible,even cut down..I was just thinking of trying to adapt that type of quick release clamp... If you could send me a pic of where you want your crutches mounted on your bike,that would help alot in the design process....I have a couple of more idea's...:cool10: I also included a pic of us....
TATERS Posted July 12, 2009 #18 Posted July 12, 2009 We received a surprise in the mail today... and they are Awesome Annie! Just like you. Thank You Awesome Annie ! ...I like that. You're the best
Bob Myers Posted July 12, 2009 #19 Posted July 12, 2009 Have you ever heard of a rubber clamp called "Quick Fist" If you can't get them there let me know, I am a dealer for them and can spare a set for you,"because I said I can". Just let me know. http://www.endroad.com/page/page/711712.htm
IH Truck Guy Posted July 12, 2009 #20 Posted July 12, 2009 Have you ever heard of a rubber clamp called "Quick Fist" If you can't get them there let me know, I am a dealer for them and can spare a set for you,"because I said I can". Just let me know. http://www.endroad.com/page/page/711712.htm Bob,those are really slick..... Those might just be the hot set up.....
Aussie Annie Posted July 12, 2009 Author #21 Posted July 12, 2009 I came up with these.After I reviewed the big van rooftop ladder clamps,I don't think that they are feasible,even cut down..I was just thinking of trying to adapt that type of quick release clamp... If you could send me a pic of where you want your crutches mounted on your bike,that would help alot in the design process....I have a couple of more idea's...:cool10: I also included a pic of us.... Stupid me forgot the photo's! I've sent a PM with the measurements of the crutches to you and here (hopefully) are the pics Thanks again for any help
Aussie Annie Posted July 13, 2009 Author #22 Posted July 13, 2009 Have you ever heard of a rubber clamp called "Quick Fist" If you can't get them there let me know, I am a dealer for them and can spare a set for you,"because I said I can". Just let me know. http://www.endroad.com/page/page/711712.htm :dancefool::dancefool: YES!!!!! They look like the "Duck's Nuts" to me (translation: what I need) Now I have to wait all day for Alan to get home!! Want the "mechanic" to confirm that they will work. I'm sooooo excited You guys rock!
Aussie Annie Posted July 13, 2009 Author #23 Posted July 13, 2009 HEY GUYS--MOVED THIS OVER TO WATERING HOLE OKAY. SOMEONE MIGHT START TALKING IF YOU KEEP POSTING IN LADIES LAIR LATEST PICS IN THERE.
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