Rode to, and attended, the 2A demonstration in my area.
Whoops, maybe this oughta go into the Arena........
Rode to, and attended, the 2A demonstration in my area. [RIC]
I had trouble with that method. Only tried it twice.
It made sense when I thought of it. It was before I realized others did it too, so yeah, dumb as I am I thought it was my own idea. When I couldn't get it to work, I thought that is why I hadn't heard of anyone else doing it. Since then it seems like the world is doing it when I can't. When I tried it, the strap would get so much traction on the tire, that it wouldn't slip and tighten all the way around the tire. Instead it would just tighten right at the clamp and deform the tire so much right in that ratchet area, that there was no way that it would seal the rim. I finally got some saran wrap and put it around the tire so the strap would slip and that's the only time I got it to work. Since then just to avoid that pain, I bounce the tire fairly hard on the floor going all around the rim and it has sealed enough to get air in it. I haven't had to get the ratchet strap and saran wrap out again. Still, I sure would like to know why I can't make it work when everybody else can. My curiosity is not so strong that I'll try it when I don't need to however. So far ..so good...
I had trouble with that method. Only tried it twice.
It made sense when I thought of it. It was before I realized others did it too, so yeah, dumb as I am I thought it was my own idea. When I couldn't get it to work, I thought that is why I hadn't heard of anyone else doing it. Since then it seems like the world is doing it when I can't. When I tried it, the strap would get so much traction on the tire, that it wouldn't slip and tighten all the way around the tire. Instead it would just tighten right at the clamp and deform the tire so much right in that ratchet area, that there was no way that it would seal the rim. I finally got some saran wrap and put it around the tire so the strap would slip and that's the only time I got it to work. Since then just to avoid that pain, I bounce the tire fairly hard on the floor going all around the rim and it has sealed enough to get air in it. I haven't had to get the ratchet strap and saran wrap out again. Still, I sure would like to know why I can't make it work when everybody else can. My curiosity is not so strong that I'll try it when I don't need to however. So far ..so good...
I'm quite pleased with the outcome.
Installed a custom dynamics TruFlex II 65 LED 8.75" red light bar on the back of the stock luggage rack. It's acting as a secondary brake light, no running light.
I'm quite pleased with the outcome.
OK, you can't fool us, that second photo is a pre-install test.
Let us know how the glue (3M supplied stuff?) holds up over the months ahead.
You may want to tuck that wire (in the first photo) up and under and secure it with some black Sugru so it doesn't snag on something
and then get yanked.
Besides the feedback on the adhesive, please let us know what you think about brightness at night and day vs the normal tail lights. I know you have the picture on there, but sometimes it is hard to tell accurately.
Amazon purchase or elsewhere? I see it on Amazon for $65
I did end up using a block of wood and sandpaper to square off the rear edge of the stock rack. I then cleaned with isopropyl alcohol and let it dry.
Finally got the trunk from back order. Had to install the Admore lights, too!
Installed ZX-14 Headers, Muzzy Mufflers, Pressure Control Valve, and ZX-14 Side Stand.What's your clearance issues?
Having some clearance problems, but slowly working everything out.
Ride safe, Ted