So far I have added 13" apes and braided cables and brake lines to my rocket. My bars are about 3" higher and 3" further back. I ran the wires internally. Only 10 wires on the left hand side! I had to stagger the splices so it wouldn't bind up inside, silicon spray helped too.
I have also added a triumph footboard kit that I bought new on Fleabay for only $129 and a Triumph windshield for $250. I lost about 1 1/2 " of leg room with the boards, they are too high but I will make due. My knees are above the tank now, I feel like I am on a Harley again.
With all that savings I think I would like to paint the gray elephant a new color. I was thinking that pearl white would make it look even bigger. I was also thinking about painting the ugly gray engine. I noticed that Dusold Designs painted their entire rocket engine with fancy paint and graphics. Do you think the paint will hold up to the heat?
Should I use some plain old high temp paint such as tractor red, john deere green, catapillar yellow?...I have until spring to figure this out.
Suggestions wanted.
Phatdad
I have also added a triumph footboard kit that I bought new on Fleabay for only $129 and a Triumph windshield for $250. I lost about 1 1/2 " of leg room with the boards, they are too high but I will make due. My knees are above the tank now, I feel like I am on a Harley again.
With all that savings I think I would like to paint the gray elephant a new color. I was thinking that pearl white would make it look even bigger. I was also thinking about painting the ugly gray engine. I noticed that Dusold Designs painted their entire rocket engine with fancy paint and graphics. Do you think the paint will hold up to the heat?
Should I use some plain old high temp paint such as tractor red, john deere green, catapillar yellow?...I have until spring to figure this out.
Suggestions wanted.
Phatdad