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Tourer
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| Yes I'm cheap and I own a luxury motorcycle.
This thread is for the rest of you cheap creative people who don't like paying top dollar for low cost solutions. The criteria is finding a solution or modification that cost 50% or less than a similar item that is the popular solution, and getting something at a reduced price doesn't count. These solutions must be readily available at their normal cost.
Tell us what the item is, the cost, where can we get it, how it was installed, and pictures. Not every item needs to be a motorcycle accessory, but it must be motorcycle related. In particular Vision related. |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, Va | .
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Iron Butt
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New York State | If you buy a full cover you can sleep on the bike and save the cost of a camp space or room |
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New Bohemia, Va | I was able to sleep on my '84 Wing, however, I've not figured out that trick on the Vision, not with the tour pack on. |
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| How about a cheap cover that is very quick and easy to use, and for you high mileage folks this is a must to save your seat while your bike sits out in the parking lot getting cooked.
You can spend $50 for a cycle shade or you can get the cycle sun blocker on eBay for $10. I've had mine for 3 years now, and it is still working fine.
Do a search for cyclesunblocker to find it.
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Tourer
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| Cap'n Nemo - 2011-06-28 1:37 PM
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Price?
How is it mounted?
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| Cheap music and mount.
I'm using a Sansa mp3 player I picked up for $40 with an 8gb micro SD card. I mounted it with... Velcro, and the wire was fed directly to the player. So when it rains I just rip it off the Velcro and toss it into the glove box (still playing). The seal forms around the cord and doesn't pinch it.
Been using it for a year now with no issues.
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, Va | Where: Local leather shop or Hot Leathers
How Much: About $14
How to install: Loosen cotrol black enough to slide the leather straps inbetween block and bar. Zip tie the loose ends to tighen straps.
How Long: approximately 20 minutes
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Iron Butt
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New York State | Cap'n Nemo - 2011-06-28 1:52 PM
I was able to sleep on my '84 Wing, however, I've not figured out that trick on the Vision, not with the tour pack on.
Pad dash, sit backwards ankles on rear passenger boards I usually use my jacket and a sweatshirt rolled.
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, Va | Trekwolf164 - 2011-06-28 4:19 PM
Cap'n Nemo - 2011-06-28 1:52 PM
I was able to sleep on my '84 Wing, however, I've not figured out that trick on the Vision, not with the tour pack on.
Pad dash, sit backwards ankles on rear passenger boards I usually use my jacket and a sweatshirt rolled.
I tried something like that once, but it was difficult to get comfortable. I'll give another shot, thanks. |
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Visionary
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San Antonio, TX | If you have a CB/intercom swap the controls with the AM FM radio. Then you can mute the audio without letting go of the clutch.
When you are done the radio controls are above the bars and the CB is below.
Cost free mod. |
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Tourer
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| radioteacher - 2011-06-28 7:19 PM
If you have a CB/intercom swap the controls with the AM FM radio. Then you can mute the audio without letting go of the clutch.
When you are done the radio controls are above the bars and the CB is below.
Cost free mod.
pictures?
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Iron Butt
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New York State | Cap'n Nemo - 2011-06-28 5:10 PM
Trekwolf164 - 2011-06-28 4:19 PM
Cap'n Nemo - 2011-06-28 1:52 PM
I was able to sleep on my '84 Wing, however, I've not figured out that trick on the Vision, not with the tour pack on.
Pad dash, sit backwards ankles on rear passenger boards I usually use my jacket and a sweatshirt rolled.
I tried something like that once, but it was difficult to get comfortable. I'll give another shot, thanks.
If the Vision had a proper center stand it would be better but you have to pad against the lean for the side stand
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Tourer
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| The magic of Velcro strikes again.
A simple mount for my garage door opener.
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Cleveland, GA | I'm out of state and unfortunately away from my Vision for a couple of months, so I can't post pix, but here are a couple of mine:
Trunk mirror - Didn't want to spend $50 on a trunk mirror, so I bought a visor mirror at Wally World for about three bucks. Took off the clip and screwed it into the holes already there in the trunk.
Cupholder - bought a bicycle water bottle holder with an adjustable rubber strap. Bent the top part of the holder 90 degrees back, hung it on the brake fluid reservoir, and secured it with two zip ties. Works great!
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Visionary
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San Antonio, TX | sgiacci - 2011-06-28 8:14 PM
radioteacher - 2011-06-28 7:19 PM
If you have a CB/intercom swap the controls with the AM FM radio. Then you can mute the audio without letting go of the clutch.
When you are done the radio controls are above the bars and the CB is below.
Cost free mod.
pictures?
There is a picture in the thread linked below about six posts from the top.
http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=5010 |
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Tourer
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| My solution to the air shock is a Topeak PocketShock for $23 off eBay, and I mounted in a really great spot in the trunk. And of course I used - VELCRO!!
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Iron Butt
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New York State | sgiacci - 2011-06-30 6:38 PM
My solution to the air shock is a Topeak PocketShock for $23 off eBay, and I mounted in a really great spot in the trunk. And of course I used - VELCRO!!
Wow Gold Star I have the OEM pump and it is a room hog |
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Puddle Jumper
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Paragould, AR | Just ordered a cyclesunblocker. Thanks for the tip |
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Tourer
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New Mexico | Already have three things listed above on my 'Christmas List', so wanted to bump this up for more ideas
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Tourer
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| Cheap arm rests, but it takes a little bit of work:
http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=7099
Total cost of parts was about $50. |
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Tourer
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| Cheaper touring bag many of you already know is the Saddlemen BR4100, but I have found a cheap hidden method to strap the bag down.
All you need is an 8"x1/4" steel rod, and route the provided straps under/behind the seat. Then just tuck them under the seat when not in use, or just pull them out and store.
One important thing - you need the trunk installed.
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Tourer
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northwest florida | go to your local vinyl graphics store. Ask if they have any scotch 3m reflective tape (same stuff they use on cop cars for lettering). I got a 14"x20" piece for $5. Cut it anyway you want and attach to the rear of the bike where ever you want. |
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Visionary
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Ruskin, Fl | Wow, Stephen. I have the same tour bag and hate it. I got it with the bike without the straps and was never happy with the different ways I tried to secure it. It wanted to lean forward and bothered me. I'll have to try that.
I have also tried the garage remote twice. Both times after the bike sits in the Florida sun the adhesive on the velcro would let go.
I guess I need better quality velcro. |
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Iron Butt
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Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis) | cw1115 - 2012-01-23 7:57 AM
I have also tried the garage remote twice. Both times after the bike sits in the Florida sun the adhesive on the velcro would let go.
I guess I need better quality velcro.
I have a few things velcroed in place. I use hot glue to adhere one side of the velcro to the bike. The sun will never get the bike hot enough to melt the glue. Things I want permanently attached, like spot mirrors, I hot glue them directly to the bike.
Quality hot glue works much better than you would think. Don't use the cheap stuff. |
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