There's lumberthing I want to tell you - Page 25

xoxoxoBruce · 04-10-2016, 12:27 AM

Here's an interesting bag, 'cause you never know when you'll meet something that needs hammering.

Griff · 04-10-2016, 09:03 AM

They might recognize your imprint after a few brawls though, maybe a nice anonymous Thor's Hammer?

Gravdigr · 04-10-2016, 04:23 PM

Well, then ya couldn't pick it up.

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It looks kinda like the internet trollface:

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Or Beavis.

lumberjim · 04-10-2016, 08:43 PM

I'll put a cornholio in your butthead

lumberjim · 04-14-2016, 01:24 PM

New grips and a fairing pouch set.

Gravdigr · 04-14-2016, 03:49 PM

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Kidding aside, I assume the Harley has a strong throttle return spring?

Pretty nice-looking grips. I like the skull endcaps.

lumberjim · 04-14-2016, 06:03 PM

You object to the throttle boss? I had it on the 03 Yamaha and loved it. The biggest issue I had on the big trip last year was my hand going numb. I do have the throttle return knob but it takes a minute to tighten as you're riding. I just have to change the angle of my wrist to use this thing.

lumberjim · 04-14-2016, 09:55 PM

I misread your post, digr. There's no spring. There are two cables with little brass thingers.. There's a name for them but it escapes me at the moment.... You adjust the forward cable to increase or decrease the return strength. Took me a bit to figure that out. Once you have the grip attached, and throttle cables adjusted, you loosen the two screws on the end of the grip, and adjust the angle of the throttle boss.

The clutch side installation was the scary part. You have to glue that on. The brake side just slides on and gets held in place by the switch housing. Removing the blue grip on the clutch side required the use of my dremel with a cut off wheel. I sliced it open like a fish. Then I threw it disdainfully into the bin.

Installing the new grip:
1. Sand the bar clean of the old glue.
2. Sand the whole area with 80 grit to make a receptive surface for the glue
3. Clean with windex, clean the inside of the grip. The grip is thick soft rubber inside.
4. Take a deep breath
5. Remember to align the skull the way you want it
6. Sploodge the glue into the grip, immediately schmear it as far in and thoroughly as you can manage quickly.
7. Cram the grip up the bar as quickly and smoothly as you can.

The instructions say you have 6 seconds once the air is gone before the glue sticks. I got one good shove and it didn't move again. Fortunately, it's on far enough that you can't tell that I could have maybe got it 1/4-1/2" higher up the bar. The rigid chrome part of the grip is such that there is no wobble.

I also replaced the battery and air filter. I got a lot done today.

xoxoxoBruce · 04-15-2016, 12:06 AM

"disdainfully"? Are they that bad functionally, or just the appearance you distain?

lumberjim · 04-15-2016, 12:31 AM

Esthetic mainly.

lumberjim · 04-15-2016, 10:44 PM

More esthetics:

The logo on the tour pack was missing

glatt · 04-16-2016, 02:35 PM

That's looking really good.

lumberjim · 04-16-2016, 06:55 PM

I'm trying to find a gas door cover that matches, but I'm having a hard time of it. I also want mirrors... but I think I'll save that for my birthday list.

xoxoxoBruce · 04-16-2016, 07:03 PM

Gas door? Gas Cap?

lumberjim · 04-16-2016, 07:53 PM

This. They make one for the road glide, but I can't find one for this bike. The skull is called the Willie G.

The gas cap is under that door. You unlock it with the key, and it comes open toward you. The actual gas cap is just a black plastic screw on type.

04-10-2016, 12:27 AM	#361
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Here's an interesting bag, 'cause you never know when you'll meet something that needs hammering. Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-10-2016, 09:03 AM	#362
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	They might recognize your imprint after a few brawls though, maybe a nice anonymous Thor's Hammer? __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

04-10-2016, 04:23 PM	#363
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Well, then ya couldn't pick it up. *************************************** It looks kinda like the internet trollface: Or Beavis. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

04-10-2016, 08:43 PM	#364
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I'll put a cornholio in your butthead __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

04-14-2016, 01:24 PM	#365
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	New grips and a fairing pouch set. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

04-14-2016, 03:49 PM	#366
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Kidding aside, I assume the Harley has a strong throttle return spring? Pretty nice-looking grips. I like the skull endcaps. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

04-14-2016, 06:03 PM	#367
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	You object to the throttle boss? I had it on the 03 Yamaha and loved it. The biggest issue I had on the big trip last year was my hand going numb. I do have the throttle return knob but it takes a minute to tighten as you're riding. I just have to change the angle of my wrist to use this thing. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

04-14-2016, 09:55 PM	#368
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I misread your post, digr. There's no spring. There are two cables with little brass thingers.. There's a name for them but it escapes me at the moment.... You adjust the forward cable to increase or decrease the return strength. Took me a bit to figure that out. Once you have the grip attached, and throttle cables adjusted, you loosen the two screws on the end of the grip, and adjust the angle of the throttle boss. The clutch side installation was the scary part. You have to glue that on. The brake side just slides on and gets held in place by the switch housing. Removing the blue grip on the clutch side required the use of my dremel with a cut off wheel. I sliced it open like a fish. Then I threw it disdainfully into the bin. Installing the new grip: 1. Sand the bar clean of the old glue. 2. Sand the whole area with 80 grit to make a receptive surface for the glue 3. Clean with windex, clean the inside of the grip. The grip is thick soft rubber inside. 4. Take a deep breath 5. Remember to align the skull the way you want it 6. Sploodge the glue into the grip, immediately schmear it as far in and thoroughly as you can manage quickly. 7. Cram the grip up the bar as quickly and smoothly as you can. The instructions say you have 6 seconds once the air is gone before the glue sticks. I got one good shove and it didn't move again. Fortunately, it's on far enough that you can't tell that I could have maybe got it 1/4-1/2" higher up the bar. The rigid chrome part of the grip is such that there is no wobble. I also replaced the battery and air filter. I got a lot done today. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

04-15-2016, 12:06 AM	#369
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	"disdainfully"? Are they that bad functionally, or just the appearance you distain? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-15-2016, 12:31 AM	#370
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Esthetic mainly. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

04-15-2016, 10:44 PM	#371
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	More esthetics: The logo on the tour pack was missing __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

04-16-2016, 02:35 PM	#372
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	That's looking really good.

04-16-2016, 06:55 PM	#373
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I'm trying to find a gas door cover that matches, but I'm having a hard time of it. I also want mirrors... but I think I'll save that for my birthday list. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

04-16-2016, 07:03 PM	#374
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Gas door? Gas Cap? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-16-2016, 07:53 PM	#375
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	This. They make one for the road glide, but I can't find one for this bike. The skull is called the Willie G. The gas cap is under that door. You unlock it with the key, and it comes open toward you. The actual gas cap is just a black plastic screw on type. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan Last edited by lumberjim; 04-16-2016 at 08:03 PM.

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