Cheap Accesory Tricks

hammer · 03-19-2010, 01:20 AM

Have you ever noticed that those chrome like discs you put on your car mirror fit very well on the swing arm cap AND the top of the Stebel Horn. A little extra 3m mounting tape helps cause the underside is a little dished in. $3? You can afford to lose a few. Not genuine HD.

Share some of your cheap ideas.

nomad561 · 03-19-2010, 07:34 AM

Not a bad idea to add a little bling.
So far, my cheapest add on has been the Stebel horn,everything else is fairly expensive.(LEDs,trailer and hitch,etc.)

**jestephens** · 03-19-2010, 07:34 AM

I prefer to call them "creative" rather than "cheap". And sometimes, that's exactly the case; I put a lot of thought, effort, AND money into it. **don't tell the Mrs**

Here's a quick one:
I sawed off my toe-shifter, drilled and tapped the lever, and installed one of many available aftermarket shifter pedals made for other bikes.

The heel shifter took more work, but I refuse to let the absence of off-the-shelf accessories stop me from customizing. In fact, I enjoy the challenge. ;)

Netnorske · 03-19-2010, 08:19 AM

My cheapest, easiest bling was some 3/8" U-shaped chrome door edge molding on the front fender and tour pack lid edge. I also used some flat D-shaped stock to put around the edges of the saddlebag doors.....so easy a caveman could do it...

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Sin City Stan · 03-19-2010, 12:09 PM

From now on let's refer to cheap upgrades as "economical" or "creative" upgrades.

scott2007nomad · 03-19-2010, 12:11 PM

Here's mine: http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...=12897&start=0

dantama · 03-19-2010, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sin City Stan

From now on let's refer to cheap upgrades as "economical" or "creative" upgrades.

I'm cheap, and unashamed

My one redeeming feature is that I won't shop at walmart!

One of my very useful cheap aditions is a $4.00 water bottle holder that works with PhattII's

blowndodge · 03-19-2010, 12:46 PM

WOW DAN!!! that's really stunning!!!!!

dantama · 03-19-2010, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

WOW DAN!!! that's really stunning!!!!!

I remember when it was 115 degrees in Mesquite at the western rally you riding up along side me and begging with such a puppy dog look, asking for a drink of water :)

I go for useful. No added weight that doesn't have a practical purpose

markw · 03-19-2010, 01:17 PM

.....so easy a caveman could do it...

I resemble... I mean I resent that statement!

**Jared** · 03-19-2010, 01:35 PM

Here are a hand full of cheap and 100% pointless modifications.

Piece of chrome metal tape.

Chrome grip end-piece and another piece of metal tape.

Lay down license place with two nilon spacers. I also bent the plate and frame over a bucket to give it a better look

Chrome horn cover off of ebay. $20 to cover gap.

Turn mirrors opposite direction to be more streamline.

Swing arm cover modified from a 1500. Cost $25

Chrome toilet piece/ hidden key

dantama · 03-19-2010, 01:40 PM

Utah, turning your mirrors around? That will show you more of the area around your bike, and less of the lane next to you.

Is it worth seeing less of what you need to see for looks?

I love Nomad mirror, just for the fact that they get wider out where you need them.

Do your own thing, just saying.

blowndodge · 03-19-2010, 01:46 PM

[quote=Dan Lund]

Quote:

Originally Posted by "Blowndodge "Darksider"":ar56j4vt

WOW DAN!!! that's really stunning!!!!!

I remember when it was 115 degrees in Mesquite at the western rally you riding up along side me and begging with such a puppy dog look, asking for a drink of water :)

I go for useful. No added weight that doesn't have a practical purpose[/quote:ar56j4vt]

Twasn't me buddy! I had a 2 litter bottle of frozen water laying its side ahead of my risers!! I was cool and that green travel bag on the back seat (check the Mesquite you tube video) had 6 ice cold beers!

I was God that day....

**Jared** · 03-19-2010, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Lund

Utah, turning your mirrors around? That will show you more of the area around your bike, and less of the lane next to you.

Is it worth seeing less of what you need to see for looks?

I love Nomad mirror, just for the fact that they get wider out where you need them.

Do your own thing, just saying.

Very very true! I agree with ya. Every single one of those mods are pointless.

The mirrors function just fine either way and when I'm really needing to look back I just turn my head.

hammer · 03-19-2010, 03:40 PM

Oops, looks like 2 threads going.

Canadian Tire, Pep Boys, Schucks has rolls of all kinds of door edge and fender guard tim in chrome. The widest adheres nicely to the full length and height of the swing arm. I did a friends with 3 strips of the thinnest version to match the 3 stripes on the hardbags.

What's wrong with cheap and easy? Pointless is more a state of mind? The Honda friends I have call it all "farkles".

03-19-2010, 01:20 AM	#1
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	Cheap Accesory Tricks Have you ever noticed that those chrome like discs you put on your car mirror fit very well on the swing arm cap AND the top of the Stebel Horn. A little extra 3m mounting tape helps cause the underside is a little dished in. $3? You can afford to lose a few. Not genuine HD. Share some of your cheap ideas. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-19-2010, 07:34 AM	#2
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Cheap Accesory Tricks Not a bad idea to add a little bling. So far, my cheapest add on has been the Stebel horn,everything else is fairly expensive.(LEDs,trailer and hitch,etc.)
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03-19-2010, 07:34 AM	#3
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Cheap Accesory Tricks I prefer to call them "creative" rather than "cheap". And sometimes, that's exactly the case; I put a lot of thought, effort, AND money into it. don't tell the Mrs Here's a quick one: I sawed off my toe-shifter, drilled and tapped the lever, and installed one of many available aftermarket shifter pedals made for other bikes. The heel shifter took more work, but I refuse to let the absence of off-the-shelf accessories stop me from customizing. In fact, I enjoy the challenge. ;) __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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03-19-2010, 08:19 AM	#4
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Cheap Accesory Tricks My cheapest, easiest bling was some 3/8" U-shaped chrome door edge molding on the front fender and tour pack lid edge. I also used some flat D-shaped stock to put around the edges of the saddlebag doors.....so easy a caveman could do it... ! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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03-19-2010, 12:09 PM	#5
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Cheap Accesory Tricks From now on let's refer to cheap upgrades as "economical" or "creative" upgrades. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-19-2010, 12:11 PM	#6
scott2007nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 513	Cheap Accesory Tricks Here's mine: http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...=12897&start=0
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03-19-2010, 12:46 PM	#8
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Cheap Accesory Tricks WOW DAN!!! that's really stunning!!!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-19-2010, 01:17 PM	#10
markw Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NE Okla Posts: 91	Cheap Accesory Tricks .....so easy a caveman could do it... I resemble... I mean I resent that statement!
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03-19-2010, 01:35 PM	#11
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Cheap Accesory Tricks Here are a hand full of cheap and 100% pointless modifications. Piece of chrome metal tape. Chrome grip end-piece and another piece of metal tape. Lay down license place with two nilon spacers. I also bent the plate and frame over a bucket to give it a better look Chrome horn cover off of ebay. $20 to cover gap. Turn mirrors opposite direction to be more streamline. Swing arm cover modified from a 1500. Cost $25 Chrome toilet piece/ hidden key __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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03-19-2010, 01:40 PM	#12
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	Cheap Accesory Tricks Utah, turning your mirrors around? That will show you more of the area around your bike, and less of the lane next to you. Is it worth seeing less of what you need to see for looks? I love Nomad mirror, just for the fact that they get wider out where you need them. Do your own thing, just saying.
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03-19-2010, 03:40 PM	#15
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	Cheap Accesory Tricks Oops, looks like 2 threads going. Canadian Tire, Pep Boys, Schucks has rolls of all kinds of door edge and fender guard tim in chrome. The widest adheres nicely to the full length and height of the swing arm. I did a friends with 3 strips of the thinnest version to match the 3 stripes on the hardbags. What's wrong with cheap and easy? Pointless is more a state of mind? The Honda friends I have call it all "farkles". __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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