Recent content by derf

bike is sold, thanks

This is a spotless bike that has been meticulously cared for and maintained. I'm the original owner and it has been garage kept since day one. I have the original purchase receipt, all the maintenance records and receipts. It has 14,700 km, fresh Bridgestone rubber, never been tipped, no...

Isn't that what a credit card account is? Maybe that's why the rates are going up? :thumbup:

hey mick, that outlet looks familiar :thumbup: good job

winner winner... we have a winner :rockon:

you'll get it done when you get it done; you can't just rush into these things.;)

Thanks Stryken. I also was initially reluctant to mess with the plastics. I had read your post and liked your positioning but assume the '08 has slight differences up there 'cause on my '05 it would seem that it would interfere with the forks at full lock?

I drilled it off the bike. It has to come off anyway to lift the tank and feed the wiring. It also allowed for a bit more stable drilling. Try to get a piece of wood under the plastic when your drilling. It will make it more stable, less likely to crack, and will make it easier for the bit to...

Drilling the hole was the part I was most worried about. It went a lot smoother that I expected by using my cordless drill and a spade bit. I needed the hole to be 1 1/16" but I only had a 1" spade bit. After making the 1" hole and high-five'ing myself for not cracking anything, I used a...

Well, here's my attempt at installing a 12v outlet and I think it turned out pretty good. The main purpose was to power my Garmin Nuvi but wanted it to serve double duty to plug in my trickle charger. The main goal was to make it waterproof and as inconspicuous as possible. I picked...

Nice setup Boneman, almost identical to mine. I bought my RAM from gpscity.ca and I couldn't believe how it arrived so quickly. I put it to the test the other night on a 3+ hour highway run and it didn't budge. It was also the right height to be visible at speed. Where are you...

so... why does your $$ situation have to do with your Dad? What did he do?

AJ, any thoughts on the butt 'traction' on the comfort seat compared to the stocker?

so doc, was it more slippery than the stock? I'd like to try the comfort seat but don't want to give up on the 'traction' I get with the stocker. Thanks.

I have the the Garmin Nuvi 265W. I was on a bit of a budget so ruled out the motorcycle specific units. Although being waterproof would be nice the extra cost is just too much. On those times when it's wet, I'll just tuck in away in my pack and read the road signs like the old days. Not breaking...