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Display Mesage #108873


More mods - wind defection for feet
Written by revconprince on 10/25/2011 at 02:28 am

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http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ipcrc/message/98369

--- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, Akien MacIain <akienm@...> wrote:
>
> oddly enough, I can see this post, but somehow seem to have missed the
> original post. Can't find in my spam box or anything.
>
> I'd love to see pics of this mod...
>
> --
>
> Akien MacIain
> Epiphanies before our very eyes!
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 7:20 PM, Eric Fletcher <devofletcho@...>wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> >
> > Genius Dave
> > Who doesn't take turns hanging there hand in front of the side vents.
> > re-routing that for your feet is brilliant. I just have to make some footy
> > fairings so that nice warm air has time to defrost my toes.
> >
> > --- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "revconprince" <daveinet@> wrote:
> > >
> > > My oldest daughter who is 14 has just started riding with me over the
> > last month. The other day we were riding in a 30 - 40 mph cross wind. I
> > warned her to make sure she was hanging on good when we hit the freeway.
> > Open spot in traffic, and I cracked on it. We about 95. When we pulled over
> > she was like "You weren't kidding when you said to hang on!" LOL. So the end
> > result is that the wind deflectors have been tested to 95 mph, and are fine,
> > including in a serious crosswind.
> > >
> > > The edges of the Acrylic actually are folded into the slots. They go in
> > about 2 inches. They take a little twisting to get them in place. In
> > addition, there is a screw into the bottom of the HWY pegs, that keeps them
> > from sliding forward, which is the only way to take them off. They slide
> > forward about 1.5", and then you have to pry them out of the Tupperware.
> > >
> > > As I was making them, I considered if I would ever make more. About half
> > way through the project, I figured out there was no way, unless one of these
> > broke. Its a project you do once. That and they aren't real perfect -
> > definitely "handcrafted".
> > >
> > > I've thought about coming up with a way to put a vent hole in the bottom
> > of the crash bar cover that would blow radiator air down on your boot. Vent
> > hole in that location would not been seen and would not change the look of
> > the bike. Then partially block off the side vents behind the screen to
> > deflect that air down.
> > >
> > > I am committed that all modifications should not change the look of the
> > bike. Every added piece must be in the same style as the original design. I
> > tend to not like modifications that prevent the bike from ever being
> > returned to its original look ie no cutting or drilling of the Tupperware.
> > >
> > > Dave
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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Message Thread for message #108873

revconprince
10/30/2010, 11:26 pm		More mods - wind defection for feet
Now that it has started to get cold, it was time to salve the cold blast of air blowing up my pant leg. It was a simple project. I took a piece of cardboard, and held it up to the spot, figured out how I wanted it to go, and tore off junks un

    		david_a_fugl...
    10/31/2010, 12:25 am    		More mods - wind defection for feet
    Dave Nice. How did you attach them to the bike? Dave Fuglestad --- On Sat, 10/30/10, revconprince <daveinet

    		bobb_todd
    10/31/2010, 02:16 am    		More mods - wind defection for feet
    Now that it has started to get cold, it was time to salve the cold blast of air blowing up my pant leg. It was a simple project. I took a piece of cardboard, and held it up to the spot, figured out how I wanted it to go, and tore off junks

    		dave_hiett
    10/31/2010, 03:35 am    		More mods - wind defection for feet
    Something that works very well for me - short bungee chords. Seals off those pantlegs very well. But looks like you had fun doing this, and it looks like you are set for winter! Thanks for sharing your project. Dave Hiett --- In

      		timdearborn
      11/1/2010, 12:23 am      		More mods - wind defection for feet
      Maybe a little overkill, but I just tried some mid-calf gaiters (the kind you were when skiing or snow-shoeing) and they worked great too. -Tim Dearborn Blue Island, IL, USA '96 Pacific Coast, "Tuppie", 36K --- In

    		bobb_todd
    10/31/2010, 12:42 pm    		More mods - wind defection for feet
    Bobb, Tuck your pants into your boots. No mod necessary! VA Dan --- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "Bobb Todd&qu

    		yankeesmuggler
    10/31/2010, 03:15 pm    		More mods - wind defection for feet
    Great idea Dave. I know others have mentioned simpler ways to cure the "wind up the pants" syndrome, but the problem I see this curing is the "boots in the breeze" problem in the cold weather. Your boots, and the feet in t

      		douglasvanb
      10/31/2010, 05:30 pm      		More mods - wind defection for feet
      Would this serve the same purpose as the Baker Build Air Wings? http://www.bakerbuilt.com/bbairwings/stpcaw.html I vaguely remember last winter people talking about them solving the

        		yankeesmuggler
        10/31/2010, 06:06 pm        		More mods - wind defection for feet
        No these are different. Dave's mod solves the problem of the PC800 fairing not extending low enough to block air blowing on your boots. Now if we attached ductwork to the BB Wings and directed heat to the feet that would work. We could then u

          		revconprince
          10/31/2010, 07:26 pm          		More mods - wind defection for feet
          My oldest daughter who is 14 has just started riding with me over the last month. The other day we were riding in a 30 - 40 mph cross wind. I warned her to make sure she was hanging on good when we hit the freeway. Open spot in traffic, and I

            		devofletcho
            10/21/2011, 02:20 am            		More mods - wind defection for feet
            Genius Dave Who doesn't take turns hanging there hand in front of the side vents. re-routing that for your feet is brilliant. I just have to make some footy fairings so that nice warm air has time to defrost my toes. --- In

              		akienm
              10/25/2011, 02:11 am              		More mods - wind defection for feet
              oddly enough, I can see this post, but somehow seem to have missed the original post. Can't find in my spam box or anything. I'd love to see pics of this mod... -- Akien MacIain Epiphanies before our very eyes!

              		akienm
              10/25/2011, 02:14 am              		More mods - wind defection for feet
              oddly enough, I can see this post, but somehow seem to have missed the original post. Can't find in my spam box or anything. I'd love to see pics of this mod... -- Akien MacIain Epiphanies before our very eyes!

      		pwhite422000
      11/1/2010, 01:30 am      		More mods - wind defection for feet
      How about gaiters for keeping your feet warm? I used to use them in very cold weather when cross-country skiing. They are not that expensive and don't require any bike modifications.

        		yankeesmuggler
        11/1/2010, 09:20 pm        		More mods - wind defection for feet
        It works for me at XC speeds, but 75 mph is another world of cold. Besides, I don't really need one more thing to pack and put on when motorcycle touring. One great beauity of heated gear is the increase in storage space you recover by not ha

      		cameron19444
      11/2/2010, 01:28 pm      		More mods - wind defection for feet
      While the block-the-wind idea is a more permanent mount to the bike, and the gaiters are another option, I'm surprised no one else mentioned wearing winter biker pants that have the waterproof liner. The bottom has elastic gathers and prevent

        		sr139fox
        10/23/2011, 06:00 pm        		More mods - wind defection for feet
        Will this mod block rain from getting only your shoes or pants? Dave p --- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "cam

          		pcnz2004
          10/24/2011, 08:00 am          		More mods - wind defection for feet
          Hi Dave I have made up a couple of small extensions that are attached to the lower fairing bolts with small stainless steel brackets that I fabricated. The extensions work a treat at keeping my feet dry and reduce the wind up my trouser

            		sr139fox
            10/24/2011, 10:45 pm            		More mods - wind defection for feet
            Thanks, this is on my list to add to the bike. Working on adding a deflector to the stock windshield to keep hands warm and dry in the winter. --- In

              		mlmiller1959
              10/24/2011, 11:06 pm              		More mods - wind defection for feet
              I wonder if it's possible to attach some of those handguards that are made for dualsport bikes. ?That's the biggest weakness, in my experience. --- On Mon, 10/24/11, sr139fox <