Any machinists on the board?

[pr_capone]

*edit - check post #13 for updated info

I am looking to stretch out a bit on my bike. Looking for about 3 inches or so. So far the only thing I can find is a whole new set of forward controls that have been extended 2 inches.... but I dont need new controls. I just need it extended. This is what I have figured out so far.

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/9451/photo040108003nh3.jpg

The rod leading to the transmission would simply need to be longer, as well as the rod leading to the rear brakes on the right side of the bike.

The bracket that is holding on the forward controls is swept back about 3 inches or so. If it were made so that the bracket were flush with the frame instead of swept back... the entire problem would be resolved.

I wish I were more mechanically inclined so I could do things like this for myself. Is there anyone here who might be able to lend a hand or give me an idea of how much something like this might run to have made?

[Phobia]

If I were you, I'd fashion something out of pressure treated lumber. Have you ever used that stuff before?

[RustShack]

Duct tape it

[ClevelandBronco]

Build a ramp.

[plbrdude]

get yerslf a sawzall, some aluminum closet rod, a cordless drill, and some 1/4" stovebolts the right length. no problem
oh, mebe some 5/16" all thread fer that other thing there

[Sully]

http://www.expat-at-large.com/pm/images/uploads/stickman.jpg

[Brock]

There are a lot of guys who perform custom fabrication services for motorcycles at jockeyjournal.com and also at the xlforum. No idea what that would cost you though.

[Reerun_KC]

http://www.expat-at-large.com/pm/images/uploads/stickman.jpg

Is that Jason Benneck the Former 5 star center for KSU?

[Braincase]

Duct tape.

[Rain Man]

I can do market research on how others might view this change.

[seclark]

cut 3inches off your legs...
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[stlchiefs]

cut 3inches off your legs...
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Cotton Hill. Cut them off at the knees.

[pr_capone]

Ok.... I now have detailed instructions on how this is done, and pics of what it should look like in the end.

This should be pretty simple and straight forward. Can anyone here fabricate this part... or at least point me to a buddy of a friends sister who does this kind of work out of their garage?

Instructions:

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2646/e7f9fcce42064a68ae4e299gz3.jpg


End Product (the black part holding the peg and brake in place as well as the rod):
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/2548/fcon3rd6.jpg

[Otter]

If that's a Harley I know some engineers who make those things that might be able to help. It would probably be easier to find a forum more geared to the subject matter than dealing with me as a middle man however.

If it's not a Harley they could probably still help but won't.

[Molitoth]

http://www.expat-at-large.com/pm/images/uploads/stickman.jpg


Bah, beat me to it.

That role puts Bale down in History as a pure f'ing badass actor.

[pr_capone]

If that's a Harley I know some engineers who make those things that might be able to help. It would probably be easier to find a forum more geared to the subject matter than dealing with me as a middle man however.

If it's not a Harley they could probably still help but won't.

LOL...

yeah, its a Harley.

The main thing is location. I have 2 people who could make the bracket for me already but they life 4 states away. I am hoping to find someone local... or at least quasi close, so that shipping does not take as long. To complete these modifications requires me to make my bike inoperable and that is difficult as it is my primary form of transportation.

Where are your Engineer friends located at?

[Fat Elvis]

LOL...

yeah, its a Harley.

The main thing is location. I have 2 people who could make the bracket for me already but they life 4 states away. I am hoping to find someone local... or at least quasi close, so that shipping does not take as long. To complete these modifications requires me to make my bike inoperable and that is difficult as it is my primary form of transportation.

Where are your Engineer friends located at?


Must be fun in those Wichita winters....

[Radar Chief]

If it's not a Harley they could probably still help but won't.

That sounds about right.

[Skip Towne]

There used to be a custom machine shop in Wichita called Cardwells. Don't know if they are still there.

[Phobia]

Dude, you really need some Workforce tools. There's no reason you can't do this with a hacksaw and a drill for about $50. Don't forget to post your results.

[Chiefmanwillcatch]

yellow pages.

[Otter]

LOL...

yeah, its a Harley.

The main thing is location. I have 2 people who could make the bracket for me already but they life 4 states away. I am hoping to find someone local... or at least quasi close, so that shipping does not take as long. To complete these modifications requires me to make my bike inoperable and that is difficult as it is my primary form of transportation.

Where are your Engineer friends located at?

I work at the Harley plant in York, PA. I'll pass along what you have and see what they say. It depends on their mood though when their feeling helpful and I'm in IT so have no clue what you're talking about.

Will let you know as soon as I do. :D

No promises.

[Phobia]

I work at the Harley plant in York, PA. I'll pass along what you have and see what they say. It depends on their mood though when their feeling helpful and I'm in IT so have no clue what you're talking about.

Will let you know as soon as I do. :D

No promises.
I thought you lost that job.

[Otter]

I thought you lost that job.

The guy gave the go ahead for the layoffs retired, my old boss took his place and hired me back.

Happy as a pig in shit.

[Phobia]

The guy gave the go ahead for the layoffs retired, my old boss took his place and hired me back.

Happy as a pig in shit.

Awesome. Congrats.

[pr_capone]

There used to be a custom machine shop in Wichita called Cardwells. Don't know if they are still there.

Thanks for the tip Skip.... seems like they are not around anymore. No listing for them in the phone book.

cheers

[pr_capone]

Dude, you really need some Workforce tools. There's no reason you can't do this with a hacksaw and a drill for about $50. Don't forget to post your results.

I fear that if I tackled this myself, it would look like the ramp I made. LMFAO

I will post up the results of this transformation when done though. :D

[Chiefmanwillcatch]

i wish i had a cnc mill and lathe.

[Phobia]

Thanks for the tip Skip.... seems like they are not around anymore. No listing for them in the phone book.

cheers

Did you check the "blacksmith" category?