finally got around to making a seat lanyard, ended up that when the seat is hanging it makes a good place to lay your tools while working with battery or making connections. also made these bungee spools for about 10 bucks.
After the 2nd trip to the tax office, I added the license plate.finally got around to making a seat lanyard, ended up that when the esat is hanging it makes a good place to lay your tools while working with battery or making connections. also made these bungee spools for about 10 bucks. View attachment 12075 View attachment 12076
Well I didn't believe the talk about cracking plates until I saw mine today after doing the clutch adjustment. Amazing thing. Never had that happen on my old bike(s). Last one used a 2 bolt thin metal bar as a mount so I wouldn't have thought the Scout would be much different except for being plastic. Which I suppose is the problem.... I added the license plate.
those are awesome..........are they visible from the front and the rear?Added M-Blaze disc LED bar end turn signals and blacked out upper forks. Similar to what WillRide has already done to his Scout.
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And rode about 240 miles.
What do you wrap the brake line with? I’d like to do that as wellTo do list done.
Fixed the oil sensor clip.
Wrapped the brake lines with black.
Cleaned and polished.
Stared at it lovingly for a few minutes.
Ready to ride!
made an "arrow" shift rod cover to see how it would look. looks ok for a rush job. gonna leave it for awhile to see if it grows on me or not. consists of an aluminum arrow shaft i cut down and fletched with some red/white/blue feathers. View attachment 13664 View attachment 13665
Does this mean it isn't as hard to pull the clutch? With my Rebel I only used 2 fingers. But with the Scout I keep 3 on there at all times but need to use 4 to actually pull it. No joke my hand and whole arm is falling asleep/becoming numb every time I ride.View attachment 14985 I got tired of trying to learn to use 4 fingers on clutch. Too many years on dirt bikes. So I adapted some shorty levers from a CBR. I think it looks a lot better and definitely works better for me. View attachment 14982 View attachment 14984
Really like the mirrors-- I am biased though, I have the black onesToday I received my new mirrors and installed them. I have had repeated problems with the OEM mirror on the right side breaking in the plastic housing around the adjusting swivel, and the cost of the new mirror/attaching tube is so ridiculous I decided to look elsewhere. After some looking around and a tip from one of the other regulars here (h/t @Rainmaker) I opted to go with a set of
BikeMaster Lined Oval Tube Mirror - Chrome KS-A60CNC which I ordered from Powersports Superstore via Amazon. Here's the results:
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The install was very simple - adapters were included in the set. Took about 15 minutes, requiring a 14mm wrench for the adapter jam nut and a 3/8in wrench to tighten the adapter piece in the mirror stem (9mm was too small, 10mm too big. Had to make do.) If you look in the close-up of the lower angle on the mirror stem, you can see the socket-head allen screw - that took a 4mm hex wrench. I have these mounted on a set of the mirror extensions that were discussed here in one of the forums a while back, so that I get the mirror out far enough to clear my shoulders.
A couple of additional observations on these: the mirror glass in these has a slight tint to reduce glare from headlights behind you at night. I could even tell that when I backed it out into the sun to adjust the mirrors and take some photos. I think I am going to like that. The mirrors themselves are about 1/2-2/3 the surface area size of the OEM units; while I might have preferred them a bit larger, I really like the lines of these and they had a surprisingly wide field of view from the seat. The swivel on the mirror back is the real deal - all metal, about 3 or 4 times the range of motion on the OEM, and a very snug fit. I don't think I am going to have problems with it vibrating around on me, or breaking in half when I try to adjust it.
Would love to hear your review on your new front and rear suspension when you get done and get out and ride it!I replace my bent back left shock. I also ordered Ikon suspension for the front and rear for my Scout. I ordered them from Dave with Ikon USA. I should have them next Thursday.
i also have these mirrors, by the way , i found i no longer needed the extensions with the bikemasters..........Today I received my new mirrors and installed them. I have had repeated problems with the OEM mirror on the right side breaking in the plastic housing around the adjusting swivel, and the cost of the new mirror/attaching tube is so ridiculous I decided to look elsewhere. After some looking around and a tip from one of the other regulars here (h/t @Rainmaker) I opted to go with a set of
BikeMaster Lined Oval Tube Mirror - Chrome KS-A60CNC which I ordered from Powersports Superstore via Amazon. Here's the results:
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The install was very simple - adapters were included in the set. Took about 15 minutes, requiring a 14mm wrench for the adapter jam nut and a 3/8in wrench to tighten the adapter piece in the mirror stem (9mm was too small, 10mm too big. Had to make do.) If you look in the close-up of the lower angle on the mirror stem, you can see the socket-head allen screw - that took a 4mm hex wrench. I have these mounted on a set of the mirror extensions that were discussed here in one of the forums a while back, so that I get the mirror out far enough to clear my shoulders.
A couple of additional observations on these: the mirror glass in these has a slight tint to reduce glare from headlights behind you at night. I could even tell that when I backed it out into the sun to adjust the mirrors and take some photos. I think I am going to like that. The mirrors themselves are about 1/2-2/3 the surface area size of the OEM units; while I might have preferred them a bit larger, I really like the lines of these and they had a surprisingly wide field of view from the seat. The swivel on the mirror back is the real deal - all metal, about 3 or 4 times the range of motion on the OEM, and a very snug fit. I don't think I am going to have problems with it vibrating around on me, or breaking in half when I try to adjust it.
They look great. What model bags are they?Installed the Leatherworks saddlebags onto the Easy Brackets. Did a run up to Coulterville as shakedown. All is well. My sincere thanks to Aimee Thatcher of Leatherworks and Jon Dubuque of Great Bike Gear for their support.
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