GrandpaDenny wrote: ↑Thu Jan 21, 2021 2:05 pmAs for the low-speed handling, yes, it does seem that a LOT of handlebar input is required, but that's simply because the bars are so wide.
I got rid of the too-wide bars long ago. My bars are 29.5" tip-to-tip. I'm guessing about 1.5" of that is smaller bar-end weights. So, I have less leverage, but I think it's more flickable. My hands are completely out of cold wind (a disadvantage when it's stinkin' hot) and I can see more than my elbows in the mirrors.
The photo shows my
tall windshield.
2wrems wrote: ↑Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:36 pmCruise module on the fake tank.
My "cruise module" is in the red circle. I'd give you my old "module", but I'm pretty sure I raped part of it for this mod -- I cut off the plug, at least. If you want to wait a few months I'll be able to see whether I saved anything else.
The two lights are the bottom ones, and the push switch down there turns the CC off. I originally had bright LEDs, but this is another circuit where the current can flow either polarity. The chin of my helmet blocks these lights most of the time anyway.
That other light comes on with the fan, which is kinda stupid because it only comes on when I'm going slow and can hear it.
2wrems wrote: ↑Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:36 pmI doubt i'll use the radio much.
Don't think I will, either. The blue circle opens to an intake were the Kawasaki badge used to be. The green circle is where the radio controls used to be -- good riddance. The "tape/radio" switch is now the CC "on".
My radio, speakers, antennae, gobs of wiring, and various switches, controls, and brackets are now their ultra-light versions. But it plays awfully quiet.
I plugged the old CC module holes before painting the fake tank.The map holder has elastic around the edges, but it fried in the sun. I've since modified it with a clear sheet of something I had laying around, with velcro around the perimeter. I can put lots of stuff under it, including my phone.
Since this photo, I've added blind-spot mirrors were the speakers used to be -- mostly blocked with black tape to keep the sun out. I also mounted a TPMS unit to the plastic over the handlebar clamps -- easy to remove the whole thing for recharging.
It works for me.
