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01-24-2010, 09:48 PM | #1 |
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RE: ABS Hard Lowers - On Sale
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. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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01-24-2010, 10:28 PM | #2 |
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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, 11:41 PM | #3 |
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Nice Job. Best of luck in your new venture. Definitely post in the for sale section too.
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01-25-2010, 02:38 AM | #4 |
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I posted a link on the VROC site. With over 30000 members you can probably sell a few over there.
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01-25-2010, 09:42 PM | #6 |
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RE: ABS Hard Lowers - On Sale
Nice product. Have to start saving my aluminum cans so I can get some.
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01-26-2010, 06:29 PM | #7 |
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RE: ABS Hard Lowers - On Sale
very nice,i definately would like a set for my 2008 when they are
ready.
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01-26-2010, 11:19 PM | #8 |
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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, 12:07 AM | #9 | |
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How are they mounted to the bars?
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01-27-2010, 02:08 AM | #10 |
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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".
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01-27-2010, 10:36 AM | #11 |
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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, 10:41 AM | #12 |
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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, 11:15 AM | #13 |
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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.
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01-27-2010, 02:24 PM | #14 |
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Waiting patiently for the 2006 model! I have friends that will be interested also. Thanks for your efforts. Dwain
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