|
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| I will be getting a Vision in the shop in the next few weeks to create new parts. Some of the things that we have started but never finished were handlebars, one piece front fender and some luggage racks. Something I am not interested in is mirrors, seats or passenger arm rests. I tried the arm rests awhile back and couldn't figure out anything that actually worked any better than Victory ones.
I'd like to get some ideas as to what you guys would possibly like to see. I'm not reinventing body panels or wiring type stuff but more bolt on type stuff. I know most Vision riders are not "bling" guys but more "functional" guys. Sooo please give me some ideas. I may pick some and run some ideas back and forth with you guys to get your thoughts.
Thanks
DR |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1109
| One piece fender and luggage racks are good places to start. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| Would you want fenders for stock or bigger front wheels? |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1109
| I like the stock wheel size but I know others like the larger wheels. |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 4278
| First don't do mirrors. Dennis Kirk has over 400 in there selection and J P is right there to. Round shift linkage rod with tapered locking nuts. Chrome or Black 02 sensor covers. Ones that slid on and locking screw holds them. A universal GPS mount for center conceal. Chrome or Black flat washers with flat head allen for handlebar ends. You know those 4 wheel jacks that you roll under bikes to jack up. Larger shark fin. You know they don't quite match up right for the front. So machine some for front an back so jack fits correctly. You could turn all your how to do videos into CD's with a list of tools Chrome trim ring for around front fork orange reflector. If you use any of my ideas I would like a small part in return. A chrome clutch arm pivot cover.
Edited by johnnyvision 2012-11-23 5:44 PM
|
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| Round shift linkage rod with tapered locking nuts. PROBABLY WILL NOT DO THAT. WE HAVE A BUNCH OF STYLES NOW THAT SELL REALLY WELL.
Chrome or Black 02 sensor covers. ON THE DRAWING BOARD ALREADY
A universal GPS mount for center conceal. PROBABLY NOT
Chrome or Black flat washers with flat head allen for handlebar ends. WHAT IS THERE NOW?
You know those 4 wheel jacks that you roll under bikes to jack up. Larger shark fin. You know they don't quite match up right for the front. SHARK FIN- YOU LOST ME?
You could turn all your how to do videos into CD's with a list of tools I MAY DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT WHERE YOU CAN DOWNLOAD WHAT YOU NEED FROM THE WEBSITE
Chrome trim ring for around front fork orange reflector. WE HAVE FORK PIECES THAT REPLACE THE REFLECTOR. THEY KIND OF GO DOWN THE SIDE OF THE FORK. ON THE DRAWING BOARD
If you use any of my ideas I would like a small part in return. YES SIR!
A chrome clutch arm pivot cover. WE ALREADY HAVE 21 DIFFERENT STYLE CLUTCH ARM COVERS. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 255
New Brunswick , Canada | how about something for that ugly , multi color exhaust crossover.... |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 785
Mt. Vernon, WASH. | How about an easily removable rack that picks up the 4 open holes in the factory installed pax backrest suport arms? |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 2118
Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | Some of our guys REALLY need some trim to cover up the fact they they have CT's mounted on something that only has 2 wheels. Maybe some kind of fender extension that hides the back tire, or something really garish that draws real bikers attention away from the 'wrongness' of the look - you know what I'm thinkin' .... 
|
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 1229
Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Single person seat with fill panel.
Ram air scoop.
Sorry, wrote then read, but have to leave it up incase someone else runs with it.
Edited by Nozzledog 2012-11-23 11:24 PM
|
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 1365
Central Maryland | Rear view camera system for the Vision. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| Lojak - 2012-11-23 9:13 PM
how about something for that ugly , multi color exhaust crossover....
To be honest- I think Strokers makes something like that already. You may want to check there first. |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1109
| witchdoctor - 2012-11-24 6:18 AM Lojak - 2012-11-23 9:13 PM how about something for that ugly , multi color exhaust crossover.... To be honest- I think Strokers makes something like that already. You may want to check there first. Strokers makes a cover in chrome or black. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| SYNSTR - 2012-11-23 10:39 PM
How about an easily removable rack that picks up the 4 open holes in the factory installed pax backrest suport arms?
I'm assuming you meant passenger? If so that's already in the works. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| willtill - 2012-11-24 5:11 AM
Rear view camera system for the Vision.
For when you back up? LOL |
|
| |
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 25
Wiscasset, ME | # 1 How about some type of ABS or plastic cover that would cover the battery area in the front, the rear brake master cylinder and it's wiring. Just to clean up the look behind the front wheel and keep the battery area clean. # 2 Perhaps a scoop type ABS or plastic cover that would go behind the oil cooler and force the heated air down and exit out the bottom. This would eliminate all the heat from the left side in the summer and It could be removed in the winter months. # 3 A quick release rear rack and passenger backrest when the trunk is removed.  Thanks Denny
Edited by somanyroads 2012-11-24 7:58 AM
|
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 143
Lexington Park, MD | For the trunk, chrome spoiler that will be able to hold flag mounts if we dont want to go the whole baggage rack. Something clean, low profile that breaks up the line of the passenger seat hump.. |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 1365
Central Maryland | somanyroads - 2012-11-24 8:57 AM
# 1? How about some type of ABS or plastic cover that would cover the battery area in the front, the rear brake master cylinder and it's wiring.
This. Most certainly needed. |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 1365
Central Maryland | witchdoctor - 2012-11-24 7:20 AM
willtill - 2012-11-24 5:11 AM
Rear view camera system for the Vision.
For when you back up? LOL
Ha! Well... maybe that would be helpful in close quarters maneuvering. However; my intent is being able to spot the Maryland State Troopers whom seem to materialize out of nowhere and get behind me. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 215
W'ford Tx | I was thinking you could offer a stud/wing nut kit that installs into the bolts that hold the trunk on for a sort of quick removal system. The studs could have a torx fitting on the end to install tightly then 4 washers and the wing nuts to tighten down and secure the trunk, maybe go as far as having a hole drilled though the stud for a pin for extra security. Sell the kit will a wall mount for the trunk to make it cost effective. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| # 1 How about some type of ABS or plastic cover that would cover the battery area in the front, the rear brake master cylinder and it's wiring. I WILL LOOK INTO THAT
# 2 Perhaps a scoop type ABS or plastic cover that would go behind the oil cooler and force the heated air down and exit out the bottom. This would eliminate all the heat from the left side in the summer and It could be removed in the winter months. I THINK THAT WOULD BE ALOT OF WORK BUT I WILL LOOK INTO IT.
# 3 A quick release rear rack and passenger backrest when the trunk is removed. RACKS ARE BEING MADE. ALREADY HAVE A BACKREST. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
|
For the trunk, chrome spoiler that will be able to hold flag mounts if we dont want to go the whole baggage rack. Something clean, low profile that breaks up the line of the passenger seat hump. SO SOMETHING THAT BOLTS ON TO THE TRUNK LID? |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| goat813 - 2012-11-24 10:34 AM
I was thinking you could offer a stud/wing nut kit that installs into the bolts that hold the trunk on for a sort of quick removal system. The studs could have a torx fitting on the end to install tightly then 4 washers and the wing nuts to tighten down and secure the trunk, maybe go as far as having a hole drilled though the stud for a pin for extra security. Sell the kit will a wall mount for the trunk to make it cost effective.
GOOD IDEA AND EASY TO DO!! |
|
| |
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 25
Wiscasset, ME | Thanks for asking Witchdoctor! Also thanks for looking into these ideas! I just thought of 2 more things. # 1 The 5 special spacer bolts, that hold the windshield on, would be great if they were available in black, they would look a lot better for everyone that has a tinted windshield. # 2 I have been thinking about a pouch to fit under the plastic bottom door in the trunk. There is a neck of a lot of space between the top and the bottom where the you bolt the trunk to the bike. You could utilize that area and put many things in there. Ideally a solid plastic box,(like a glove box) could be Velcroed in, or perhaps It could be made out of Naugahyde or some water resistant material and be Velcroed in, that way it could easily be removed to access the trunk bolts if needed. Thanks much appreciated! Denny
|
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1066
Peru, IN | #1 There are 4 and they're here.
http://buywitchdoctors.com/p/1769/victory-motorcycle-parts-specialt... |
|
| |
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 25
Wiscasset, ME | Awesome! Thanks !
|
|
| |
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 25
Wiscasset, ME | Well there are 6 bolts holding the windshield on my 2012 Vision. Witchdoctor sells them in sets of 4, I will have to buy 2 sets to get the 6 that I need, plus shipping is $60.00. I will have to save my pennies and get myself a Christmas present.
|
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 1229
Rancho Cucamonga, CA | somanyroads - 2012-11-24 11:07 AM
Well? there are 6 bolts holding the windshield on my 2012 Vision. Witchdoctor sells them in sets of 4, I will have to buy 2 sets to get the 6 that I need, plus shipping is $60.00. I will have to save my pennies and get myself a Christmas present.
$60!!!
I see a can of spraypaint in my stocking. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 143
Lexington Park, MD | witchdoctor - 2012-11-24 11:48 AM
For the trunk, chrome spoiler that will be able to hold flag mounts if we dont want to go the whole baggage rack. Something clean, low profile that breaks up the line of the passenger seat hump. SO SOMETHING THAT BOLTS ON TO THE TRUNK LID?
Yes, I have not had lid apart yet but possibly use the rear mount hoes with some type of support to stand up to the pressure of the flags. Or possibly use all 4 mount holes for support. If at all possible keeping same mount holes as luggage rack for option to replace with a rack if desired. I guess if this is not possible then something to mount 2 flags in lieu of the trunk rack that would still use original mount holes. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| Thanks for asking Witchdoctor! Also thanks for looking into these ideas! YOUR WELCOME THANKS FOR THE INPUT
# 1 The 5 special spacer bolts, that hold the windshield on, would be great if they were available in black, they would look a lot better for everyone that has a tinted windshield. WE ALREADY HAVE THEM ABOUT A YEAR NOW ON THE WEBSITE
# 2 I have been thinking about a pouch to fit under the plastic bottom door in the trunk. There is a neck of a lot of space between the top and the bottom where the you bolt the trunk to the bike. You could utilize that area and put many things in there. Ideally a solid plastic box,(like a glove box) could be Velcroed in, or perhaps It could be made out of Naugahyde or some water resistant material and be Velcroed in, that way it could easily be removed to access the trunk bolts if needed. WOULDNT JUST BUYING SOME PENCIL TYPE BOX AT OFFICE MAX OR SOMETHING DO THE JOB JUST AS WELL? Thanks much appreciated! Denny
Edited by witchdoctor 2012-11-24 3:30 PM
|
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| Well there are 6 bolts holding the windshield on my 2012 Vision. Witchdoctor sells them in sets of 4, I will have to buy 2 sets to get the 6 that I need, plus shipping is $60.00. I will have to save my pennies and get myself a Christmas present.
I WILL WORK ON A 6 BOLT KIT FOR YOU VISION GUYS. I'LL HAVE IT NEXT WEEK. WATCH THE NEW PRODUCT SECTION ON THE WEBSITE. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| Yes, I have not had lid apart yet but possibly use the rear mount hoes with some type of support to stand up to the pressure of the flags. Or possibly use all 4 mount holes for support. If at all possible keeping same mount holes as luggage rack for option to replace with a rack if desired. I guess if this is not possible then something to mount 2 flags in lieu of the trunk rack that would still use original mount holes.
I HONESTLY THINK YOU CAN MOUNT A FLAG THERE IN THE HOLES ANYWAY. WE SELL POLE KITS THAT MIGHT WORK. TAKE A LOOK AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. http://buywitchdoctors.com/p/1605/victory-motorcycle-parts-flags-mo... |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 215
W'ford Tx | Vinyl graphic kits.........dunno if that's your thing really but....yeah......
|
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| goat813 - 2012-11-24 11:25 PM
Vinyl graphic kits.........dunno if that's your thing really but....yeah......
WE ACTUALLY DID THAT ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO BECAUSE EVERYONE ASKED FOR THEM. I THINK WE SOLD 1 OR 2. SOOOO THAT'S NOT SOMETHING I WILL BE OFFERING. LOL PLUS I THINK SOMEONE ON EBAY ALREADY SELLS THEM AND THEY ARE PRETTY NICE FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 108
Conneaut, OH | Looks like the lists are growing |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 65
| Make a relocation bracket for the cruise control and audio controls so they don't look like they are so add-on. If you make a reverse of the stock bracket they would be located inline with the handle bar. Yes you would have to take one hand off the bar to operate them but I reach across to operate them now.
Please make the O2 covers!
A cheap fix for the cross-over is high heat black paint.
A cheap fix for the windsheild bolts is satin black paint. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 65
| Relocation bracket position:
(DSCF0207compress.jpg)
(DSCF0205compress.jpg)
(DSCF0206compress.jpg)
Attachments
----------------
 DSCF0207compress.jpg (52KB - 2 downloads)
DSCF0205compress.jpg (54KB - 1 downloads)
DSCF0206compress.jpg (56KB - 1 downloads)
|
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 880
Orlando, FL | witchdoctor - 2012-11-24 11:46 AM
# 2 Perhaps a scoop type ABS or plastic cover that would go behind the oil cooler and force the heated air down and exit out the bottom. This would eliminate all the heat from the left side in the summer and It could be removed in the winter months. I THINK THAT WOULD BE ALOT OF WORK BUT I WILL LOOK INTO IT.
# 3 A quick release rear rack and passenger backrest when the trunk is removed. RACKS ARE BEING MADE. ALREADY HAVE A BACKREST.
#2 Doesn't have to be removeable. Just something that diverts the hot air under the bike instead of where it goes now......my leg!
#3 Yea, and no offense but the factory backrest is butt ugly. And NOT removeable. Here's my thought. A nice looking backrest that is removable AND allows for the trunk to be slapped on the receiver, making the trunk quick release also.
Those would be the biggies in my view.
|
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 1229
Rancho Cucamonga, CA | I really haven't looked at the X bikes trunks, but could a nifty little adapter be made to use them on a Vision Street? Can anyone with photoshop skills see what that would even look like? |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 1229
Rancho Cucamonga, CA | MaddMAx2u - 2012-11-25 3:57 PM
witchdoctor - 2012-11-24 11:46 AM
# 2 Perhaps a scoop type ABS or plastic cover that would go behind the oil cooler and force the heated air down and exit out the bottom. This would eliminate all the heat from the left side in the summer and It could be removed in the winter months. I THINK THAT WOULD BE ALOT OF WORK BUT I WILL LOOK INTO IT.
# 3 A quick release rear rack and passenger backrest when the trunk is removed. RACKS ARE BEING MADE. ALREADY HAVE A BACKREST.
#2 Doesn't have to be removeable. Just something that diverts the hot air under the bike instead of where it goes now......my leg!
#3 Yea, and no offense but the factory backrest is butt ugly. And NOT removeable. Here's my thought. A nice looking backrest that is removable AND allows for the trunk to be slapped on the receiver, making the trunk quick release also.
Those would be the biggies in my view.
FYI, Mike at HMD has developed an oil cooler heat diverter for the Vision but is waiting for the patent before he sells it. That could take up to 3 yrs though. I wish he had heard of .. patent pending.
Will at CycleOps is almost done with a detatchable backrest/rack for the Vision as well.
Competition is always good though. |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 1229
Rancho Cucamonga, CA | How about exhaust tips with LEDs in them.
I have them on my Thrush mufflers, but would really like to go back to my L1S1s for a quieter ride.
(2012-02-14 17.56.15.jpg)
Attachments
----------------
2012-02-14 17.56.15.jpg (51KB - 1 downloads)
|
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 262
Flowery Branch Ga | +1 on the one peice fender for stock wheels. More and more Visions are breaking. +1 for a hot air diverter for the oil cooler.
|
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 135
Chesterfield, VA | I've been looking for chrome turn down tips that fit either the stock or Honker's mufflers. There was someone offering them in black before, but I have never been able to find a chrome set that would bolt on like the other exhaust tips offered. |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1066
Peru, IN | Nozzledog - 2012-11-25 7:57 PM
How about exhaust tips with LEDs in them.
I have them on my Thrush mufflers, but would really like to go back to my L1S1s for a quieter ride.
Just spaceshipy (I swear, it's a word) enough to be cool! They make some generic lighted tips but I wouldn't mind some specifically fit for the Vision. Red, please. Less hassle with cops and I think it would blend in better. Maybe some that flash with the turn signals and/or come on brighter with the brake lights. That's just wishful thinking, though. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
|
#3 Yea, and no offense but the factory backrest is butt ugly. And NOT removeable. Here's my thought. A nice looking backrest that is removable AND allows for the trunk to be slapped on the receiver, making the trunk quick release also. WE MADE THE BACKREST THE SAME AS THE STOCK ONE BECAUSE THE ARLEN NESS DEALERSHIP AS WELL AS A FEW OTHERS HAD ASKED US TO MAKE IT. NOW THAT VICTORY HAS COME BACK OUT WITH IT WE PROBABLY WILL NOT PURSUE IT AS MUCH. I HAVE ALREADY LOWERED MY PRICE ABOUT $75ISH DOLLARS TO KEEP MINE A BETTER VALUE BUT THE DEALERS WILL JUST BUY IT FROM VICTORY NOW INSTEAD OF ME.
AS FAR AS THE QUICK RELEASE, WE HAVE IT ALL DRAWN UP AND JUST NEED THIS BIKE HERE TO MAKE THE PROTOTYPE. THERE IS ANOTHER QUICK RELEASE ONE ON THE BOARD FROM ANOTHER COMPANY THAT I DOUBT WILL EVER COME ABOUT PLUS THEIRS HAS STANDS ABOVE THE PANEL. I THINK THAT DEFEATS THE PURPOSE SOMEWHAT BECAUSE WHEN YOU TAKE IT OFF YOU STILL HAVE SOMETHING UGLY STICKING OUT. OURS WILL BE 99% HIDDEN.
I'LL LOOK INTO THE QUICK RELEASE TRUNK REMOVAL WHEN I DO THIS UP.
THANKS |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| Nozzledog - 2012-11-25 7:44 PM
I really haven't looked at the X bikes trunks, but could a nifty little adapter be made to use them on a Vision Street? Can anyone with photoshop skills see what that would even look like?
NO WHERE NEAR THE SAME. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| Nozzledog - 2012-11-25 7:57 PM
How about exhaust tips with LEDs in them.
I have them on my Thrush mufflers, but would really like to go back to my L1S1s for a quieter ride.
PRETTY COOL! WHERE DID YOU GET WHATS ON THERE NOW? |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| sarvbill - 2012-11-26 7:52 AM
I've been looking for chrome turn down tips that fit either the stock or Honker's mufflers.? There was someone offering them in black before, but I have never been able to find a chrome set that would bolt on like the other exhaust tips offered.
WE HAD BLACK FOR A COUPLE YEARS AND COULD BARELY GIVE THEM AWAY. WE STILL HAVE BLACK 45* ONES IN OUR CLOSEOUT SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE. WE OFFERED CHROME TO PEOPLE AS A SPECIAL ORDER BUT NO ONE WANTED TO PAY THE PRICE. IF I REMEMBER IT WAS AROUND $399 SET. IT LOOKS EASY TO MAKE BUT A 90* 4" OR SO TUBE IS OUTRAGEOUSLY EXPENSIVE TO GET. |
|
| |
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 13
Ontario Canada | I know you are not making passenger arm rests for the Vision , but are you going to make a passenger arm rest for the cross counry tour.
The one from Victiory is ugly and does not fold in when the passenger is not on the bike ,like the one for the Vision does.
|
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| I WONT RULE IT OUT BUT RIGHT NOW I'M NOT PLANNING ANYTHING |
|
| |
|
Tourer
Posts: 323
N. Miami, Florida | witchdoctor - 2012-11-26 8:31 AM
#3 Yea, and no offense but the factory backrest is butt ugly. And NOT removeable. Here's my thought. A nice looking backrest that is removable AND allows for the trunk to be slapped on the receiver, making the trunk quick release also. WE MADE THE BACKREST THE SAME AS THE STOCK ONE BECAUSE THE ARLEN NESS DEALERSHIP AS WELL AS A FEW OTHERS HAD ASKED US TO MAKE IT. NOW THAT VICTORY HAS COME BACK OUT WITH IT WE PROBABLY WILL NOT PURSUE IT AS MUCH. I HAVE ALREADY LOWERED MY PRICE ABOUT $75ISH DOLLARS TO KEEP MINE A BETTER VALUE BUT THE DEALERS WILL JUST BUY IT FROM VICTORY NOW INSTEAD OF ME.
AS FAR AS THE QUICK RELEASE, WE HAVE IT ALL DRAWN UP AND JUST NEED THIS BIKE HERE TO MAKE THE PROTOTYPE. THERE IS ANOTHER QUICK RELEASE ONE ON THE BOARD FROM ANOTHER COMPANY THAT I DOUBT WILL EVER COME ABOUT PLUS THEIRS HAS STANDS ABOVE THE PANEL. I THINK THAT DEFEATS THE PURPOSE SOMEWHAT BECAUSE WHEN YOU TAKE IT OFF YOU STILL HAVE SOMETHING UGLY STICKING OUT. OURS WILL BE 99% HIDDEN.
I'LL LOOK INTO THE QUICK RELEASE TRUNK REMOVAL WHEN I DO THIS UP.
THANKS
This "other company's" is coming soon enough, so don't be so quick to be spreading your fantasies. As for it sticking above, if the panel has to be removed to install it you might as well take quick-release out of the title. Maybe you can call it the "quick-release-after-you-remove-the-panel-to-install-the-wrinkled-backrest". Yeah, that's catchy alright. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| As promised the windshield screws are now on the website. http://buywitchdoctors.com/p/1890/victory-motorcycle-parts-products... |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 215
W'ford Tx | I know this will never happen because the R&D involved would be to high to ever be profitable....BUT it's a thread and I can post crazy ideas. A windshield wiper kit....hear me out.....small high torque low profile electric motor, low profile swing arm , single blade system means no linkage necessary. Blade could sit right at or below the front panel. Finally get some use out of that empty rocker switch panel on the dash!!! I have big dreams.......big silly dreams. I figure since we're friends on facebook now that my ideas go right to the top of the drawing board though........ |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| LOL dreams inspire inspiration which inspire perspiration!
How about ones like on some car headlights? Just bolt in on and go. LOL Would you want a squirter too!
Edited by witchdoctor 2012-11-26 7:06 PM
|
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 142
| what about a switch to dim (low to high gradually) the dashboard backlight...for long night ride it help tremendously to be able to dim the brightness....so far i have used some privacy filter (from 3M - laptop screen or desktop screen)...once you cut them the right size they just fit in...but i wish i had a switch....
cheers! |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| lova - 2012-11-26 8:21 PM
what about a switch to dim (low to high gradually) the dashboard backlight...for long night ride it help tremendously to be able to dim the brightness....so far i have used some privacy filter (from 3M - laptop screen or desktop screen)...once you cut them the right size they just fit in...but i wish i had a switch....
cheers! GREAT IDEA BUT PROBABLY NOT SOMETHING FOR ME. I'M NOT AN ELECTRICAL KINDA GUY. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 65
| goat813 - 2012-11-26 7:49 PM
I know this will never happen because the R&D involved would be to high to ever be profitable....BUT it's a thread and I can post crazy ideas. A windshield wiper kit....hear me out.....small high torque low profile electric motor, low profile swing arm , single blade system means no linkage necessary. Blade could sit right at or below the front panel. Finally get some use out of that empty rocker switch panel on the dash!!! I have big dreams.......big silly dreams. I figure since we're friends on facebook now that my ideas go right to the top of the drawing board though........
RainX or wax on your windshield and face sheild does the trick. |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 825
, WI | goat813 - 2012-11-26 6:49 PM I know this will never happen because the R&D involved would be to high to ever be profitable....BUT it's a thread and I can post crazy ideas. A windshield wiper kit....hear me out.....small high torque low profile electric motor, low profile swing arm , single blade system means no linkage necessary. Blade could sit right at or below the front panel. Finally get some use out of that empty rocker switch panel on the dash!!! I have big dreams.......big silly dreams. I figure since we're friends on facebook now that my ideas go right to the top of the drawing board though........ Here you go - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENSesD0XgFI&feature=related . |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| Thats pretty neat! I never saw such a thing. LOL |
|
| |
|
Tourer
Posts: 430
| How about a organizer that mounts to the underside of the trunk lid? Like this one, but sized to fit the Vision trunk.
http://www.bigbadpowersports.com/product/497643/Kuryakyn-Trunk-Lid-... |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 804
Perry Hall, MD |
RainX or wax on your windshield and face sheild does the trick.
RainX etched my windshield to the point that I had to replace it. While it worked fine on my other bike DO NOT USE IT on your VV!! |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 108
Conneaut, OH | lennyb - 2012-11-27 1:00 PM
RainX or wax on your windshield and face sheild does the trick.
RainX etched my windshield to the point that I had to replace it. While it worked fine on my other bike DO NOT USE IT on your VV!!
That might be why they say do not use it on plastic |
|
| |
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 25
Wiscasset, ME | Thank you! I ordered them today!
|
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| 20 10 Vision - 2012-11-27 12:52 PM
How about a organizer that mounts to the underside of the trunk lid? Like this one, but sized to fit the Vision trunk.
http://www.bigbadpowersports.com/product/497643/Kuryakyn-Trunk-Lid-...
GREAT IDEA BUT I DONT REALLY HAVE ACCESS TO ANYONE THAT I KNOW WHO COULD MAKE THAT AND KEEP IT AFFORDABLE. SORRY |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| somanyroads - 2012-11-27 4:08 PM
Thank you! I ordered them today!??
THANKS! |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 215
W'ford Tx | How about some custom cheese wedges?!?!?!? |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1066
Peru, IN | WD has a ton of custom cheese wedge badges and he's working on some new wedges. He already has the OEM style wedges in both chrome and black.
http://buywitchdoctors.com/c/285/victory-motorcycle-parts-cheese-ba... |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| goat813 - 2012-11-27 7:24 PM
How about some custom cheese wedges?!?!?!?
YEP- LIKE MONKEYMAN SAID. lOOK ON MY FB PAGE http://www.facebook.com/jon.petrich.5 |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 215
W'ford Tx | I was trying to be a good wing man  |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| I know you were joking- so was I! |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 1365
Central Maryland | If it hasn't already been mentioned, I'd like to have illuminated controls housings on the handlebars. Meaning that the function lettering is back lit. |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1109
| conn-e-rot - 2012-11-27 1:49 PM lennyb - 2012-11-27 1:00 PM RainX or wax on your windshield and face sheild does the trick. RainX etched my windshield to the point that I had to replace it. While it worked fine on my other bike DO NOT USE IT on your VV!! That might be why they say do not use it on plastic I use a good wax on my windshield and it works fine. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| willtill - 2012-11-29 4:42 AM
If it hasn't already been mentioned, I'd like to have illuminated controls housings on the handlebars. Meaning that the function lettering is back lit.
NOT SOMETHING I WILL BE DOING. |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1109
| witchdoctor - 2012-11-29 6:30 AM willtill - 2012-11-29 4:42 AM If it hasn't already been mentioned, I'd like to have illuminated controls housings on the handlebars. Meaning that the function lettering is back lit. NOT SOMETHING I WILL BE DOING. What? no rheostat, no multi-color selection switch? |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 1365
Central Maryland | witchdoctor - 2012-11-29 7:30 AM
willtill - 2012-11-29 4:42 AM
If it hasn't already been mentioned, I'd like to have illuminated controls housings on the handlebars. Meaning that the function lettering is back lit.
NOT SOMETHING I WILL BE DOING.
Why not? Is it too hard? |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| Yes for me that is difficult. That would require a whole new switch design and everything. |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 4278
| goat813 - 2012-11-26 6:49 PM I know this will never happen because the R&D involved would be to high to ever be profitable....BUT it's a thread and I can post crazy ideas. A windshield wiper kit....hear me out.....small high torque low profile electric motor, low profile swing arm , single blade system means no linkage necessary. Blade could sit right at or below the front panel. Finally get some use out of that empty rocker switch panel on the dash!!! I have big dreams.......big silly dreams. I figure since we're friends on facebook now that my ideas go right to the top of the drawing board though........ Christmas gift for you http://www.peerclear.com/ |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 4278
| witchdoctor
I asked for round shift linkage in chrome and you said you have other design.
I ask about 02 sensor covers and you said they were all ready on the designing board. Well here $69.95 for a pair. Yes they fit victorys
http://www.dragspecialties.com/products/?productId=49378
So you have enough money and really don't need our help. |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 4278
| witchdoctor
I asked for round shift linkage in chrome and you said you have other design.
I ask about 02 sensor covers and you said they were all ready on the designing board. Well here $69.95 for a pair. Yes they fit victorys
http://www.dragspecialties.com/products/?productId=49378
So you have enough money and really don't need our help. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| johnnyvision - 2012-11-29 6:55 PM
witchdoctor
I asked for round shift linkage in chrome and you said you have other design.
I ask about 02 sensor covers and you said they were all ready on the designing board. Well here $69.95 for a pair. Yes they fit victorys
http://www.dragspecialties.com/products/?productId=49378
So you have enough money and really don't need our help.
I KNOW ITS LATE BUT WAS THAT A SLAM?
IF I REMEMBER YOU ASKED FOR TAPERED NUTS.
I'M HOLDING 2 OF THOSE O2 SENSOR COVERS IN MY HAND RIGHT NOW AND THE 2010 CROSS COUNTRY I HAVE HERE- THEY DONT EVEN COME CLOSE TO FITTING RIGHT. I WILL HAVE OTHER BIKES HERE ON SAT SO I'LL DOUBLE CHECK. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 215
W'ford Tx | A "men of witchdoctors" swimsuit calander? All proceeds no doubt to a worthy charity. |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1066
Peru, IN | goat813 - 2012-11-29 8:47 PM
A "men of witchdoctors" swimsuit calander? All proceeds no doubt to a worthy charity.
Please, NO! |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1109
| witchdoctor - 2012-11-29 6:55 PM johnnyvision - 2012-11-29 6:55 PM witchdoctor I asked for round shift linkage in chrome and you said you have other design. I ask about 02 sensor covers and you said they were all ready on the designing board. Well here $69.95 for a pair. Yes they fit victorys http://www.dragspecialties.com/products/?productId=49378 So you have enough money and really don't need our help. I KNOW ITS LATE BUT WAS THAT A SLAM? IF I REMEMBER YOU ASKED FOR TAPERED NUTS. I'M HOLDING 2 OF THOSE O2 SENSOR COVERS IN MY HAND RIGHT NOW AND THE 2010 CROSS COUNTRY I HAVE HERE- THEY DONT EVEN COME CLOSE TO FITTING RIGHT. I WILL HAVE OTHER BIKES HERE ON SAT SO I'LL DOUBLE CHECK. Do me a favor, if you decide to manufacture O2 sensor covers, don't use those as a guide. They're butt ugly. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| goat813 - 2012-11-29 8:47 PM
A "men of witchdoctors" swimsuit calander? All proceeds no doubt to a worthy charity.
LOL NOW THAT'S SOME FUNNY STUFF RIGHT THERE! YOU CAN BE MR JANUARY AND MONKEYMAN CAN TAKE THE PICTURES!
YOU KNOW WHATS FUNNY. ONE OF THE BIGGEST UNTAPPED MARKETS IS WOMEN VICTORY RIDERS. MAYBE THIS COULD HELP GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR! |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS CAN YOU MAKE AN 02 SENSOR COVER? ITS SO SMALL AND BARELY SEEN. WE ARE THINKING SOMETHING BLACK AND MAYBE WITH SOME CONTRAST CUT GROOVES OR SOMETHING A LITTLE FANCY.
WHAT DO YOU THINK WOULD LOOK BEST? |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1066
Peru, IN | I'm not a professional photographer, but I play one on TV. I'm NOT taking a picture of goat813. Just....not....gonna.....happen.
BTW, if you're looking for someone to "tap" "women Victory riders", I'm your man! |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 78
| An adjustable passenger floorboard where the passenger can move lower leg to a more straight position. Maybe 3-4 inches forward under the rider's thigh,,,,,,not just up and down as well.
Edited by bigdogtx 2012-11-30 7:36 PM
|
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| bigdogtx - 2012-11-30 8:36 PM
An adjustable passenger floorboard where the passenger can move lower leg to a more straight position. Maybe 3-4 inches forward under the rider's thigh,,,,,,not just up and down as well.
DOESN'T VICTORY ALREADY MAKE SOMETHING LIKE THAT? I SWEAR I HAVE SEEN ADJUSTABLE PASS FLOORBOARDS. |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1109
| witchdoctor - 2012-11-30 6:29 AM HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS CAN YOU MAKE AN 02 SENSOR COVER? ITS SO SMALL AND BARELY SEEN. WE ARE THINKING SOMETHING BLACK AND MAYBE WITH SOME CONTRAST CUT GROOVES OR SOMETHING A LITTLE FANCY. WHAT DO YOU THINK WOULD LOOK BEST? I realize there's only so much you can do with an O2 sensor cover but there's something about Drags covers that I don't like. I'm sure you'll come up with something better. In the men time I'm going to treat myself to an early Christmas present and get some plug wires and a clutch arm cover from you. |
|
| |
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 33
South Carolina | How about lower deflector brackets so we don't have to buy the entire factory kit to replace 1? What about a better set of lowers that is more inline with the faring lines, a continuation of the shape. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 255
New Brunswick , Canada | biermark - 2012-12-01 11:18 AM
How about lower deflector brackets so we don't have to buy the entire factory kit to replace 1.
#1 |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| kris1956 - 2012-12-01 8:59 AM
witchdoctor - 2012-11-30 6:29 AM HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS CAN YOU MAKE AN 02 SENSOR COVER? ITS SO SMALL AND BARELY SEEN. WE ARE THINKING SOMETHING BLACK AND MAYBE WITH SOME CONTRAST CUT GROOVES OR SOMETHING A LITTLE FANCY. WHAT DO YOU THINK WOULD LOOK BEST? ?I realize there's only so much you can do with an O2 sensor cover but there's something about Drags covers that I don't like. I'm sure you'll come up with something better. In the men time I'm going to treat myself to an early Christmas present and get some plug wires and a clutch arm cover from you.
I tried today. Just as I thought, the drag specialties 02 covers are not even close to fitting. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| EMAIL ME A PICTURE OF WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT. JWITCHDOCTOR@AOL.COM |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 880
Orlando, FL | Ok, here's another thing I have been wanting. I hate those F-UGLY lowers. But would like something to send some cool air to my legs. So........how about a nice looking vent in the fairing just in front of my leg. Something like the AC vent on a car? Something I can open and close that will allow cool air to offset the heat from the engine. |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 880
Orlando, FL | bigdogtx - 2012-11-30 8:36 PM
An adjustable passenger floorboard where the passenger can move lower leg to a more straight position. Maybe 3-4 inches forward under the rider's thigh,,,,,,not just up and down as well.
JB Hatch makes passenger peg adapters so the passenger can stretch out. Might be what you're looking for? |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| WOULDNT THAT BE A LOT OF WORK FOR SOMEONE TO INSTALL? I'M JUST THINKING THEY WOULD HAVE TO BASICALLY CUT A HOLE IN THE FAIRINGS AND THEN INSTALL SOME SORT OF DUCT WORK. THAT IS A LOT OF WORK FOR SOMEONE. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 108
Conneaut, OH | Vents are already out there guys....
http://www.napalmmotorsports.com/custompage2.asp?pg=custom
personally I think it's ugly but to each their own
Edited by conn-e-rot 2012-12-02 12:49 PM
|
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 880
Orlando, FL | conn-e-rot - 2012-12-02 1:46 PM
Vents are already out there guys....
http://www.napalmmotorsports.com/custompage2.asp?pg=custom
personally I think it's ugly but to each their own
WitchDr. What's the big deal to cut a hole? And screw the duct work. The one able is the idea, but that's butt ugly. I was thinking something more like this........ one on each side. And I think it would work better using the outer fairing not the inner fairing. The ones pic'ed could be all chrome, or all black. But more rectangular with soft curves to match the bike.
Edited by MaddMAx2u 2012-12-02 1:38 PM
(41hdVLeabYL._SL500_SL135_.jpg)
Attachments
----------------
41hdVLeabYL._SL500_SL135_.jpg (4KB - 2 downloads)
|
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 880
Orlando, FL | Or these.........but with rounded corners like the ones posted in the NEXT message!!
Edited by MaddMAx2u 2012-12-02 1:39 PM
(51Zn9yh7tkL._SL500_SL135_.jpg)
Attachments
----------------
51Zn9yh7tkL._SL500_SL135_.jpg (4KB - 2 downloads)
|
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 880
Orlando, FL | With the edges rounded and shaped like these.......
(41ZXDhpVDQL._SS500_.jpg)
Attachments
----------------
41ZXDhpVDQL._SS500_.jpg (30KB - 2 downloads)
|
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 108
Conneaut, OH | If you really want vents why not remove the panel and take it to a hot rod shop and have them louver it? |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 209
| here's a thought witchdoctor. #1 when you open the side compartment, in the upper right corner ,ther is a roughly 3x4" useless space. how bout a plastic door or insert to store smaller items? correction. this space is in upper-forward part of side compartment. |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1066
Peru, IN | 10 minutes with a piece of plastic and a dremel would take care of that. Use the other side as a template. I'm all for giving Jon as much business as possible but that seems like it would take more work than it would be worth. How much would YOU pay for something like that? |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 1229
Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Here is your template.
I used a $2 plastic trash can and a pair of scissors.
Edited by Nozzledog 2012-12-03 2:05 AM
(2012-03-05 11.06.57-picsay.jpg)
(2012-03-05 11.05.53-picsay.jpg)
Attachments
----------------
2012-03-05 11.06.57-picsay.jpg (66KB - 4 downloads)
2012-03-05 11.05.53-picsay.jpg (60KB - 4 downloads)
|
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| i WILL CHECK IT OUT. WE ARE MAKING HANDLEBARS NOW.
TO FOLLOW UP- THE QUICK RELAEASE TRUNK IDEA- NO GO. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH SPACE DOWN IN THE HOLE TO PUT WING NUTS OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. JUST TO MUCH WORK TO DO IT ANY BETTER THAN WHAT THE FACTORY HAS. |
|
| |
|
Tourer
Posts: 323
N. Miami, Florida | witchdoctor - 2012-12-03 6:27 PM
THE QUICK RELAEASE TRUNK IDEA- NO GO. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH SPACE DOWN IN THE HOLE TO PUT WING NUTS OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. JUST TO MUCH WORK TO DO IT ANY BETTER THAN WHAT THE FACTORY HAS.
So who's isn't coming out? ROFLMFAO!
|
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1066
Peru, IN | Whose what isn't coming out of what?? You confused me. |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1109
| conn-e-rot - 2012-12-02 12:46 PM Vents are already out there guys.... http://www.napalmmotorsports.com/custompage2.asp?pg=custom personally I think it's ugly but to each their own ugly +1 |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| How about a plug n play louder horn? |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 108
Conneaut, OH | I didn't think my horn was too bad it's way better than the XC horn |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 215
W'ford Tx | witchdoctor - 2012-12-04 1:31 PM
How about a plug n play louder horn?
If you can cut and strip the 2 factory wires they're all plug and play. Not to terribly hard. I swapped out to an air horn and can send you pics of the install if you need it. |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1066
Peru, IN | If you add an air horn (like the Wolo or Stebel), you MUST use a relay. If not, you'll fry your horn wiring. |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 1365
Central Maryland | How about...
...some sort of stylish mud flap for the rear tire? A lot of road grime gets kicked up all over the lower vertical rear of the Vision. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
|
If you can cut and strip the 2 factory wires they're all plug and play. Not to terribly hard. I swapped out to an air horn and can send you pics of the install if you need it.
JWITCHDOCTOR@AOL.COM THANKS! |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| willtill - 2012-12-06 6:24 AM
How about...
...some sort of stylish mud flap for the rear tire? A lot of road grime gets kicked up all over the lower vertical rear of the Vision.
I WILL CHECK IT OUT. |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 2300
Georgia, west of Atlanta | Take over MBW's tail light idea. Maybe you can bring it to market. They can't seem to............. |
|
| |
|
Tourer
Posts: 430
| How about a front fender flap as well as a rear? |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 1365
Central Maryland | XRsteve - 2012-12-06 8:36 AM
Take over MBW's tail light idea. Maybe you can bring it to market. They can't seem to.............
Agree! +1 |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| We have a tail light idea in the works, nothing like the MBW one though. Its just an idea right now and with all the other projects you guys are asking for I doubt it will be this year. |
|
| |
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 36
coweta ok | front fork bottom covers, axle covers, package of 6 black windshield bolts fo the vision, not 4 like for the the x bikes. p.s. merry christmas to me and send me 2 more :-) front and rear mud flaps, something to replace passenger floorboards for single riders. Marty |
|
| |
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 13
| How about an abs cover to replace that UGLY peice of black plastic on the left side near the oil cooler. It would look good in chrome! |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| We already have the 6 bolts for the windshield. Have front axle caps too.
The mudflaps is something I will look into. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 215
W'ford Tx | plus a billion on the rear mudflap. plus a billion and one if you can have the chrome trucker girl on the back of it. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| goat813 - 2012-12-10 10:15 PM
plus a billion on the rear mudflap. plus a billion and one if you can have the chrome trucker girl on the back of it.
LOL DOES SHE HAVE TO BE NAKED? HOW ABOUT A SET OF BULL BALLS! |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 108
Conneaut, OH | I can not believe no one has requested the skid plate |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| Skid plates are being made now.
UPDATE: We have the jigs built and are starting to do some handlebars. I should have some pictures at the end of next week. |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1066
Peru, IN | Cross Bike Voodoo Performance Kit
coughneedakitforVisioncough |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 4278
| hows about a fork brace. That would steering more like a sport bike then a big boat
(h58183.jpg)
Attachments
----------------
h58183.jpg (49KB - 1 downloads)
|
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 215
W'ford Tx | witchdoctor - 2012-12-11 9:06 AM
goat813 - 2012-12-10 10:15 PM
plus a billion on the rear mudflap. plus a billion and one if you can have the chrome trucker girl on the back of it.
LOL DOES SHE HAVE TO BE NAKED? HOW ABOUT A SET OF BULL BALLS!
no on the balls, I already know the vision has more then I do. She's a modern woman, if SHE decides to be naked then that was her choice and I will respect whichever path she takes. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| Monkeyman - 2012-12-14 11:48 AM
Cross Bike Voodoo Performance Kit
coughneedakitforVisioncough
BEING MADE NOW. FOR SALE IN ABOUT 1.5-2 WEEKS! |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| johnnyvision - 2012-12-14 6:30 PM
hows about a fork brace. That would steering more like a sport bike then a big boat
UNLESS THERE IS MORE INTEREST I WOULD SAY NO |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| Handlebars are almost complete. What about painted bars to match the color of the bike? |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1066
Peru, IN | Probably have to change the color of the controls/pods/etc for that to work well. Personally, I think black and chrome would do it although if someone wanted to photoshop bronze mist bars on a '12 bronze mist Vision, I'd like to look at it. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| Just an update but the handlebars are all done being welded. I should be able to get them powder coated this week. Cost will be $329 for black.
|
|
| |
|
New user
Posts: 3
| I haven't seen anyone make any bag latches for the Victory bikes. You could tie these in with a variety of parts.
(baglatches.jpg)
Attachments
----------------
baglatches.jpg (33KB - 0 downloads)
|
|
| |
|
New user
Posts: 3
| I'm new to Victory Motorcycles coming over from HD and have always changed out my bag latches at some point to match my derby cover or exhaust tips...ect. Just a thought. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| Bag latches are difficult. Vision really doesn't have any and cross bikes are more of a 3D type which would require a big block of aluminum machined down. That adds a lot to the cost. Machining a flat piece is extremely simple and way less expensive.
We have looked into it for cross bikes and may do something this year but not for a while. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 255
New Brunswick , Canada | So a Latch system for the Vision trunk is not possible or is there anything out there ? |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| I dont know of anything |
|
| |
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 27
| stroker Ds |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 208
Edmonton Alberta, Canada | How about switch blade highway pegs similar to the HD floorboards that they offer. nicely concealed but on hotter days the opportunity to move heals and legs out to grab fresh air? |
|
| |
|
Tourer
Posts: 323
N. Miami, Florida | Get your floorboards and heel blades for Victoryhere: www.cycleopsusa.com. In stock now. Message me for the 10% off discount code. |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1109
| Heel blades would be the only type of highway pegs I would consider, my concern is their durability. |
|
| |
|
Tourer
Posts: 323
N. Miami, Florida | kris1956 - 2013-01-20 7:50 AM
Heel blades would be the only type of highway pegs I would consider, my concern is their durability.
Order a set and you'll see how heavily their built. If you don't think so when they arrive, feel free to return them. But you won't! |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| norcan - 2013-01-19 12:25 PM
How about switch blade highway pegs similar to the HD floorboards that they offer. nicely concealed but on hotter days the opportunity to move heals and legs out to grab fresh air?
We are making several different designs of floor boards now. We may in the future incorporate some type of swing out peg but that would be down the road. |
|
| |
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 21
Columbus OH | A Passenger Armrest - possibly mouning on lock-n-ride backrest. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 128
| We have looked at the armrest 100times. There really is no simple easy way to do it. Its not something we will be doing. |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 691
Manchester, CT | How about chrome trim for the VV's front fendor including a Vision badge. Similar to the front trim on an electra glide. |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 691
Manchester, CT | How about chrome trim for the VV's front fendor including a Vision badge. Similar to the front trim on an electra glide. |
|
| |
|
Tourer
Posts: 466
Grand Cane, LA | I'm with Johnnyvision on the forkbrace. I would consider one if it looks decent. |
|
| |
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 26
| How about a variety of different range of handlebars for the Vision?....4" up, 6" up, 10" up all the way up to 16" apes?...all I've seen in the market now is STOCK bars or 16" apes!...I'd like to have a set of bars that are about 4" up from stock so the compartment door doesn't hit the left handlebar...also, just another suggestion, how bout STRETCHED SADDLEBAGS??..possibly make the saddlebags 3" longer and 2" wider at the top?...just a thought... |
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1066
Peru, IN | I think WD is working on a set of 2"up/1"back (or the other way around) bars for the Vision. |
|
| |
|
Central Wisconsin | atvtinker - 2013-03-20 10:32 PM I'm with Johnnyvision on the forkbrace. I would consider one if it looks decent. + 3 on the fork brace.
|
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 4278
| Thomas - 2013-03-21 11:36 AM atvtinker - 2013-03-20 10:32 PM I'm with Johnnyvision on the forkbrace. I would consider one if it looks decent. + 3 on the fork brace.
He doesn't understan you would turn the vision into a fast reacting bike |
|
| |
|
New user
Posts: 2
| I put Noemtz Designs Heel Blades on my Vision. When I'm using them and my legs are out, my right hamstring is baking from the heat off the rear cylinder especially on a hot Texas summer day. A heat shield would be great. I envision something that bolts to the rear engine mount and just ever so slightly covers the rear cylinder head. |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 215
W'ford Tx | Would it be practical to design an adapter that would bolt where the stock handlebars go and allow any 1" bar set? I'm not sure on since the handle bars sit lower in the body if there would be clearance with "normal" aftermarket handle bars. Might be a way to sell parts to those that can't shell out the money for factory spec bars. Could machine a one piece bottom that sets in with allen screws for a flush fit then have top caps that bolt the bars down like traditional motorcycles. I suppose if there were clearance issues you could make them taller and give them a 1 inch rise or so. Might be a good solution that's cheaper on the manufacture and the customer and open the floodgates for aftermarket bar options. |
|
| |
|
Tourer
Posts: 573
Central Illinois | How about a matched set of wedge shaped shims to change the tilt on the Vision bars. I said matched set because you would want opposite wedge shapes on top and bottom so that the mounting bolts would not end up in a bind from the wedge giving an uneven surface to bolt down against. It would be a relatively low cost way to make lots of available tilts without needing to make lots of different bars.
Edited by Oldman47 2013-05-04 3:05 PM
|
|
| |
|
Iron Butt
Posts: 1066
Peru, IN | goat813 - 2013-05-04 12:48 PM
Would it be practical to design an adapter that would bolt where the stock handlebars go and allow any 1" bar set? I'm not sure on since the handle bars sit lower in the body if there would be clearance with "normal" aftermarket handle bars. Might be a way to sell parts to those that can't shell out the money for factory spec bars. Could machine a one piece bottom that sets in with allen screws for a flush fit then have top caps that bolt the bars down like traditional motorcycles. I suppose if there were clearance issues you could make them taller and give them a 1 inch rise or so. Might be a good solution that's cheaper on the manufacture and the customer and open the floodgates for aftermarket bar options.
Probably not. There's not a lot of room under the dash. I asked that when I bought my Vision last year. |
|
| |
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 26
| OLMAN that's a damn good idea!!...that way you can still use your stock bars with any tilt!!... |
|
| |
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 26
| Still waiting on those Vision handlebars Witchdoctor....
|
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 92
| Still waiting on my Skid Plate...
It might have been somewhere and I just missed it, but since we're going down this road, how about a method of showing the availability?
Thanks Jon,
Jim |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 4278
| chrome spike bar ends
|
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 4278
| Oldman47 - 2013-05-04 3:04 PM How about a matched set of wedge shaped shims to change the tilt on the Vision bars. I said matched set because you would want opposite wedge shapes on top and bottom so that the mounting bolts would not end up in a bind from the wedge giving an uneven surface to bolt down against. It would be a relatively low cost way to make lots of available tilts without needing to make lots of different bars. I just add a 1/4" round spacer to raise my bars and just that amount changes every thing. There is still a 1/4" to go |
|
| |
|
Cruiser
Posts: 209
| this is kind of hard to explain, but here goes. this is tarp like cover or leather like to cover pass. seat when riding solo. it would stretch across back of driver seat, run up at angle to top of pass backrest. it would serve as wind deflector for trunk and extra storage. it could fasten with 4 quik release twist knobs, one in each corner. been thinking of making one for myself. |
|
| |
|
New user
Posts: 4
| I really like the custom handle bars you've done for the VV! Being 5'6" I'm pretty much depending on my back rest to keep me up near the stock bars. The only thing holding me back from ordering your pulled back bars is seeing how the existing cables are reinstalled 2" further back. I've watched your video on getting the bars off (NICELY DONE!). Now I need to see the longer bars go back on. I had longer bars installed on my Road Glide some years back and the cost of the bars was nothing compared to redoing the cables. Thanks! Please keep up the great work! |
|
| |
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 26
| Banjodan, check out Corbin...I just noticed a new "solo" setup that they have made that is very similar to what you're talking about....except its done in fiberglass...and it replaces the pass seat for a solo one... |
|
| |
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 13
| Any chance you all can do some chrome bar ends for the Vision? I was on another forum so I think you would some sales. One right here! |
|
| |
|
Tourer
Posts: 423
northwest florida | how about mounting bracket for attaching driving/passing lights by the headlight instead down on the lower forks. |
|
| |
|
Tourer
Posts: 394
Tucson, AZ | Don, no one likes a hater! |
|
| |