TNThomas
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I think I found a suitable duel LED light setup that is a happy medium. The duel lights definitley look correct, the cyclopse look just doesn't feel right on this one.
Three wheel mini-bike thing.
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TNThomas
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I bought the amber/yellow spot lights. Flood would probably be better, but I like the look of the spot lights better. I like the yellow look more as well, and I always wear yellow saftey glasses, even in daylight bike riding, it truely does make a difference, just easier on the eyes. Somewhere on there they show the electrical info in a picture, something like 22.8 watts per light, which isn't high, but neither is my charging/battery capabilities. I have noticed most of these lights have inacurate electrical info, which is not surprising. But they show these rigged up to a voltage meter showing the actual values, which is appreciated.
4" Diameter.
TNThomas
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Just having fun over here:
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TNThomas
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Literally on the last few steps. Recent actions with pictures to come:
I put a 90 deg bend/adapter on my air intake. Tossed the small bad quiality air filter and put on a largeer size Uni air filter. I am going to try and make some sort of air intake/snorkel looking thing to both keep rain out, and help stop dirt from the rear tires slinging onto it. I plan on using Kydex to essentially make a "click-on" air filter cover/housing, along with some Chicago Screws to attach things together.
I am almost done with the wiring of the lights. I am keeping the stock battery for now, but I may swap over to a powertool battery setup for easy charging/swapping in the future.
New Master cylinder swapped and brakes bled. Kill switch wired up.
I put a 90 deg bend/adapter on my air intake. Tossed the small bad quiality air filter and put on a largeer size Uni air filter. I am going to try and make some sort of air intake/snorkel looking thing to both keep rain out, and help stop dirt from the rear tires slinging onto it. I plan on using Kydex to essentially make a "click-on" air filter cover/housing, along with some Chicago Screws to attach things together.
I am almost done with the wiring of the lights. I am keeping the stock battery for now, but I may swap over to a powertool battery setup for easy charging/swapping in the future.
New Master cylinder swapped and brakes bled. Kill switch wired up.
Denny
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What’s a Chicago screw? I grew up near Chicago (Whiting Indiana) and never heard of them. The only Chicago screw I know of,, well,,, you wouldn’t like.
TNThomas
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NO, they are these little guys below, haha. With the Kydaex, depending on what you are doing you need to connect two pieces together, sometimes. Most folks use "eyelets" and some sort of die and a punch press or hammer. The benefit of the Chicago screws is that you can fine tune the tension depending on what your goals are. And remove if necessary. So far I have made a few holsters, and a few other oddball things, but learning and using Kydex has some super practical applications. Lots of folks are defaulting to 3d printing, but the ability to adjust for tension is pretty cool with Kydex.
Master Hack
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That looks purdy dang cool! Nice job!
TNThomas
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Ok, lights are all wired up. I decided to keep the little led bar as it was easy to wire up. All 3 lights have their own switches. Just waiting on the kydex to make the air filter cover.
You folks know of any alternative oils for the air filter? I am guessing something heavy. I don't have air fikter oil on hand. But whatever I do, its still better than the little filter that was on it before!
You folks know of any alternative oils for the air filter? I am guessing something heavy. I don't have air fikter oil on hand. But whatever I do, its still better than the little filter that was on it before!
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K&N or 30 wt.
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
Ive soaked up some regular 30 w motor oil with the foam. Give em a squeeze,
Then let them sit a while while the excess drains out.
Then let them sit a while while the excess drains out.
Master Hack
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Sticky chainsaw bar oil.
TNThomas
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Ok, ready for a test ride. Max width and height both are 29.5". Seat height is about 18". Pretty cute overall!
Denny
Canned Monster
We’re still waiting on a buggy video and ride report. 
Functional Artist
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Kool & interesting bike 
...but, after ~5 min
Ooooh...hot leg...hot leg
...& on the other side
...this f'in air cleaner
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Also, may wanna add a guard over/around that (hot & spinnin') TAV unit
...but, after ~5 min
Ooooh...hot leg...hot leg
...& on the other side
...this f'in air cleaner
&
Also, may wanna add a guard over/around that (hot & spinnin') TAV unit
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
Where's your sense of adventure..Kool & interesting bike
...but, after ~5 min
Ooooh...hot leg...hot leg
...& on the other side
...this f'in air cleaner
&
Also, may wanna add a guard over/around that (hot & spinnin') TAV unit
At least he has a helmet.
Denny
Canned Monster
And legs like an orangutan!!!
TNThomas
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Whelp, did most of the things right. Maiden voyage and im knee deep at a dead end on an old logging road. Drove over a few downed trees to get back here. This little thing is a tank.
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
Very nice. The views are awesome.
How's the weight on the bars?
How's the weight on the bars?