RE: ABS Hard Lowers - On Sale

xncrman · 01-24-2010, 08:48 PM

Ok, I think I am ready! See the vendor section for details.

Special thank you for your support to KawaNow members. The price is a wholesale price. To KawaNow members only I will give free shipping in USA contiguous 48. Minor up-charge outside and international. Send me message and I will give you coupon for free shipping on the soon to be E-Store for credit card ordering.

chainsaw · 01-24-2010, 09:28 PM

I'll keep checking, let me know when you get to the 2007 model Nomad. Web site had the info necessary.

petenomad · 01-24-2010, 10:41 PM

Nice Job. Best of luck in your new venture. Definitely post in the for sale section too.

**MAS Tequila** · 01-25-2010, 01:38 AM

I posted a link on the VROC site. With over 30000 members you can probably sell a few over there.

MT

clayton · 01-25-2010, 09:05 AM

Very Nice
I can't wait until you get the '08 series done...!!!

**coacha** · 01-25-2010, 08:42 PM

Nice product. Have to start saving my aluminum cans so I can get some.

landman · 01-26-2010, 05:29 PM

very nice,i definately would like a set for my 2008 when they are
ready.

mikey911s · 01-26-2010, 10:19 PM

Be sure and post when you hit the 2001 to 2004 models. I'm ready.

cactusjack · 01-26-2010, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "CHAINSAW"

I'll keep checking, let me know when you get to the 2007 model Nomad. Web site had the info necessary.

What ^^ Al ^^ said.

How are they mounted to the bars?

gghost · 01-27-2010, 01:08 AM

What CJ said, how are they mounted? I would assume mounting would be similar for all years.

OK looked at the photos on your website which showed that they were hung from the top bar and zip tied at one location on the bottom. Would a strong wind from behind (while parked obviously) cause stress on the upper portion? Any way to add attachment points on the top as well? Seems like they would rattle causing stress at the two "hangers".

xncrman · 01-27-2010, 09:36 AM

For an update and few answers. I am working about 14 hours a day on new designs and about ready to start cutting the next set of molds. I get a closer I will post some 3D CAD renditions to get you all excited. I have to get very creative when I use Google SketchUp instead of SolidWorks CAD program and do by hand what a 5 axis cnc or 3D model maker printer could do. Other words high tech low budget!

As for the questions about the lowers that I have for the 98-00 models. They are tough. I road them hard last year around Michigan and they worked great. Like most things I design I try to work on the KISS principal. (keep it simple stupid) I have to remind myself constantly or like some engineers it is easy to end up out in left field.

The lowers do clip in place very snugly to the top bar and I thought I would need a tie strap to hold it there but never needed it. So I eliminated the tie strap holder at the top. And yes all it takes is the one tie strap at the bottom. Best to use the softer plastic than brittle nylon. Wind, pounding rain and rocks had no effect. From taking photos, I'm glad I used extra clear coats. The bug juice sure can eat on the finish. Frankly I never installed the cold weather kit on mine. The air flow is very comfortable summer and late fall. And riding in Northern Michigan running back roads 60-65 mph I got 44+ mpg. Highway did change any, the faster I go the more gas a Nomad uses...

Thanks for the interest. And thanks for kick starting me!

xncrman · 01-27-2010, 09:41 AM

PS: I forgot. The new designs are a lot like the Voyager, more sophisticated but keeping the KISS principal in mind. No more clues until next post.

cactusjack · 01-27-2010, 10:15 AM

Just out of curiosity...what is your production capacity? How many sets of these can you turn out in a day?

Once you get everything nailed down, you should advertise on the "other" Kawasaki forums and peddle them on eBay or something. I think you've got the greatest thing here since sliced bread.

bear · 01-27-2010, 01:24 PM

Waiting patiently for the 2006 model! I have friends that will be interested also. Thanks for your efforts. Dwain

**Jared** · 01-27-2010, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Just out of curiosity...what is your production capacity? How many sets of these can you turn out in a day?

Once you get everything nailed down, you should advertise on the "other" Kawasaki forums and peddle them on eBay or something. I think you've got the greatest thing here since sliced bread.

Depending on how successful it is and how much you can product, you might consider making these for other bikes too.

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01-24-2010, 09:28 PM	#2
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	RE: ABS Hard Lowers - On Sale I'll keep checking, let me know when you get to the 2007 model Nomad. Web site had the info necessary.
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01-24-2010, 10:41 PM	#3
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	RE: ABS Hard Lowers - On Sale Nice Job. Best of luck in your new venture. Definitely post in the for sale section too. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
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01-25-2010, 01:38 AM	#4
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	RE: ABS Hard Lowers - On Sale I posted a link on the VROC site. With over 30000 members you can probably sell a few over there. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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01-25-2010, 09:05 AM	#5
clayton Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 618	RE: ABS Hard Lowers - On Sale Very Nice I can't wait until you get the '08 series done...!!! __________________ Clayton 2008 1600 Nomad VBA #01332 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-25-2010, 08:42 PM	#6
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	RE: ABS Hard Lowers - On Sale Nice product. Have to start saving my aluminum cans so I can get some. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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01-26-2010, 05:29 PM	#7
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	RE: ABS Hard Lowers - On Sale very nice,i definately would like a set for my 2008 when they are ready. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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01-26-2010, 10:19 PM	#8
mikey911s Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 144	RE: ABS Hard Lowers - On Sale Be sure and post when you hit the 2001 to 2004 models. I'm ready.
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01-27-2010, 01:08 AM	#10
gghost Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 626	RE: ABS Hard Lowers - On Sale What CJ said, how are they mounted? I would assume mounting would be similar for all years. OK looked at the photos on your website which showed that they were hung from the top bar and zip tied at one location on the bottom. Would a strong wind from behind (while parked obviously) cause stress on the upper portion? Any way to add attachment points on the top as well? Seems like they would rattle causing stress at the two "hangers". __________________ gghost
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01-27-2010, 09:36 AM	#11
xncrman Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 207	RE: ABS Hard Lowers - On Sale For an update and few answers. I am working about 14 hours a day on new designs and about ready to start cutting the next set of molds. I get a closer I will post some 3D CAD renditions to get you all excited. I have to get very creative when I use Google SketchUp instead of SolidWorks CAD program and do by hand what a 5 axis cnc or 3D model maker printer could do. Other words high tech low budget! As for the questions about the lowers that I have for the 98-00 models. They are tough. I road them hard last year around Michigan and they worked great. Like most things I design I try to work on the KISS principal. (keep it simple stupid) I have to remind myself constantly or like some engineers it is easy to end up out in left field. The lowers do clip in place very snugly to the top bar and I thought I would need a tie strap to hold it there but never needed it. So I eliminated the tie strap holder at the top. And yes all it takes is the one tie strap at the bottom. Best to use the softer plastic than brittle nylon. Wind, pounding rain and rocks had no effect. From taking photos, I'm glad I used extra clear coats. The bug juice sure can eat on the finish. Frankly I never installed the cold weather kit on mine. The air flow is very comfortable summer and late fall. And riding in Northern Michigan running back roads 60-65 mph I got 44+ mpg. Highway did change any, the faster I go the more gas a Nomad uses... Thanks for the interest. And thanks for kick starting me!
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01-27-2010, 09:41 AM	#12
xncrman Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 207	RE: ABS Hard Lowers - On Sale PS: I forgot. The new designs are a lot like the Voyager, more sophisticated but keeping the KISS principal in mind. No more clues until next post.
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01-27-2010, 10:15 AM	#13
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	RE: ABS Hard Lowers - On Sale Just out of curiosity...what is your production capacity? How many sets of these can you turn out in a day? Once you get everything nailed down, you should advertise on the "other" Kawasaki forums and peddle them on eBay or something. I think you've got the greatest thing here since sliced bread. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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01-27-2010, 01:24 PM	#14
bear Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 322	RE: ABS Hard Lowers - On Sale Waiting patiently for the 2006 model! I have friends that will be interested also. Thanks for your efforts. Dwain
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