Bergmen said:I could say but it would be cheating since Steve already told me.
I'll recuse myself...
Dan
Me too?2Fast said:Can I guess > :-X :-X :-X
SteveJ. said:Me too?2Fast said:Can I guess > :-X :-X :-X
Steve in Sunny Fla said:what is it? Steve
jathkajoe said:Looks like a nicely done tubular bar adapter that bolts onto the stock bar mounts. When does production begin?
Sparkie said:Steve in Sunny Fla said:what is it? Steve
I'll bet there's some rubber dampeners in there for the C-10 vibes. Also a much more upright position for those that like. Mark
Cap'n Bob said:Sorry Steve, but maybe you should not be posting this. I would hate to have someone accusing you of making them and posting in this thread solely to soak members for profit! Sorry, I couldn't resist. )
By the way, great idea.
SmokinRZ said:Will I be able to use the stock cables and hoses?
Steve in Sunny Fla said:Sparkie said:Steve in Sunny Fla said:what is it? Steve
I'll bet there's some rubber dampeners in there for the C-10 vibes. Also a much more upright position for those that like. Mark
A Winner in every crowd! you got it - fully isolated bar mounts. These are my proto's but expect to see them on other bikes as soon as I can iron out production issues.
so waddya think? Steve
GFinCA said:Steve,
I take it these are like a ZRX top triple, with a stud going through rubber cones top and bottom?
You'll need the risers to fit the plate I believe. THat's how mine was with the previous forks. Otherwise things get in the way, like ignition switches and covers, n stuff.WillyP said:You probably don't need bar risers as tubular bars come in all different heights.
TexasTar said:This sounds SAVIOR great! -As I have Murp's 1.5" risers but my wrist (s) - mostly right, still gets pretty bad !
I am really hoping these or something like the C14 P-Wedges can HOOK me up. Please advise as wrist pain MUST me a common occurance???
Steve in Sunny Fla said:I did a 1300 mile test ride last weekend. Most comfortable I've ever been. I have a call into the fellow handling machining, waiting on a call back to find out status of another proto in the works - steve
^-^ JACKGreg said:Steve in Sunny Fla said:I did a 1300 mile test ride last weekend. Most comfortable I've ever been. I have a call into the fellow handling machining, waiting on a call back to find out status of another proto in the works - steve
man, i gotta work on my butt. I did almost 600 and i was sore (chaffed butt). Looking for a solution. ~new thread~
V1RU5 said:looks like an anti Buzz. if so, would it work with risers and how much?
Nothing on price, cool I will take ten at that price. ;DSteve in Sunny Fla said:It requires risers, so I'm planning to offer the plate with or without risers. That way those who have risers don't have to buy something they don't need. Still nothing on pricing, the guy who wants to do production had become very busy, so I'm waiting on him. Steve
ronazon said:Assumed that since this bike was around so long, I could adapt it to fit me VERY easily. Guess I was wrong.
WillyP said:No, you were not wrong. Russel, or any other custom saddle make, could make a lowered seat as easily as a raised on, maybe even easier. And while Steve's idea to include vibration isolation is great, there are other options to change your bars to tubular, or to change the position of the stock bars.
There are also lowering links for the rear, and lowering the front is even easier. There are several options to lower the foot-pegs, and dozens of different manufacturers of windshields.
Having said that, I will concede, there is no getting around the fact that it is a big bike. At 6'1" I am happy with the ergonomics. I can certainly see where someone 5'7" might have some issues.
ronazon said:Any tips on a newbie to the C10?
WillyP said:Murph used to carry a handle bar adapter but I don't see it now... sorry, I guess you'll have to make you own or wait for Steve.
WillyP said:ronazon said:Any tips on a newbie to the C10?
Reinforce your fairing head stay bracket before it breaks. If it breaks, it could do a number on the fairing, as the upper main fairing will drop, putting all the weight on the mid fairings.
Hey Ron, welcome.ronazon said:Ok, first post here as a brand new member and already pulling up an old post.
Just wanted to check on the status of this project Steve. I am about 5' 7". I bought my C10 having not ridden one...found a very nice one on Craigslist and jumped on it, before jumping on it. Assumed that since this bike was around so long, I could adapt it to fit me VERY easily. Guess I was wrong.
Previous owner had a Russell custom seat fitted to him. It's extremely nice, but also VERY tall. He was 6' 1", and also indicated on his order form for the seat that he would not mind sitting up higher to get him higher off the already too high foot pegs. Great for him, for me...not so much.
Love the bike! But am seriously tippy-toeing it. And worse, the bars are so far forward that they hurt my hands something awful after about 10 minutes. I need your solution. If you have stalled on it, I can probably fabricate the base bracketry, but need to know where to source the isolated bar mounts. Hoping you got this sorted out and are offering them now.
Ron
krumgrinder said:Hey Ron, welcome.ronazon said:Ok, first post here as a brand new member and already pulling up an old post.
Just wanted to check on the status of this project Steve. I am about 5' 7". I bought my C10 having not ridden one...found a very nice one on Craigslist and jumped on it, before jumping on it. Assumed that since this bike was around so long, I could adapt it to fit me VERY easily. Guess I was wrong.
Previous owner had a Russell custom seat fitted to him. It's extremely nice, but also VERY tall. He was 6' 1", and also indicated on his order form for the seat that he would not mind sitting up higher to get him higher off the already too high foot pegs. Great for him, for me...not so much.
Love the bike! But am seriously tippy-toeing it. And worse, the bars are so far forward that they hurt my hands something awful after about 10 minutes. I need your solution. If you have stalled on it, I can probably fabricate the base bracketry, but need to know where to source the isolated bar mounts. Hoping you got this sorted out and are offering them now.
Ron
A couple thoughts on your post; as Willy has already posted there are several good solutions for those of us not blessed with long legs. ;D I'll add one option to that- when I had my OEM seat re-covered last year at a local automotive upholstery shop I had them shave off a 1/2" of the foam so that my seat beads would not be raising me even higher. On the reach to the bars, does your bike have risers installed? If not, you might try those as a first, less expensive option; they will raise the bars up a good inch-plus as well as bringing them back just a tad due to the angle of the mounting. Murph sells those if you're interested. After that, I'd look into a Heli-bars setup- it's much pricier but a lot of guys have installed them and love their various adjustability options.
As far as other tips, I'll throw in a few more suggestions; most have been discussed thoroughly on this board and the ZG/GTR board, so do some searching/reading and then make your own decision:
- tires and tire pressures- so hugely important to this bike's handling. If you've still got Dunlops on her, start looking into other options; the Avon choices are great and will transform her behavior (and your confidence.) The manual recommends 36/41 psi, but most of us go higher to 38/42 or 40/44- experiment with this and then check them regularly!
- fork brace- another huge improvement for front end stability, especially at speed in curves on uneven or varied pavement.
- foot pegs- if this hasn't already been done, grind off the fold-up stoppers so they REALLY fold back- this will save their aluminum brackets from breaking if you do have a drop.
- in-line fuel filter- there is a tendency for the OEM petcock filter to allow mininscule particles through that may then lodge in the #1 carb float needle seat, thereby allowing gas through continuously. This is the first half of the recipe for the dreaded 'hydrolock' condition that you will read about that causes bent rods. The second half is the vacuum petcock not shutting off, that Willy mentioned- if those two things happen in conjunction, the cylinder will fill with gas and when you turn her over to start you will bend a rod and that's it for the engine. So, an ounce of prevention here is worth the many pounds (or dollars) of cure. Again, many discussions of this remedy and how to implement it, but it works for many of us and gives us peace of mind.
- better headlight bulb- learn how to replace this (easy) so you know how if it happens on the road- and then carry a spare. I like Murph's Philips Vision Plus bulbs, or the Silverlights- get a pair. Much whiter, brighter light- works for both your visibility, but I've found that the real benefit is that other drivers seem to see it better.
There's so much else you can do this bike that it's like a blank canvas- a really powerful, fun to ride, great to tour with, canvas. Good luck with it, and consider joining COG if you stick with her- great benefits, and you contribute to the cause that helps us all to enjoy this great bike.
ronazon said:I had my OEM seat for my VTX redone by Allen at meancitycycles.com. He does a memory foam mod that had a 10 lb density foam at the bottom and a 5 lb density foam at the top. He calls it the double decker. I told him my height and weight and he reshaped and lowered the seat and it is just awesome! Can't say enough good things about him and his service too. Great guy! Am thinking a stock seat with this mod may do the trick. Am wondering about a driver’s backrest though. Surprises me I can’t seem to find a good aftermarket source for those. Am I missing something? Ultimate Seats does not make a seat for the C10. Do guys not use a drivers backrest when doing serious miles?
ronazon said:Having ridden the VTX, I really like the laid back cruiser riding position and want to go more toward that on the C10. I realize the C10 is a sport tourer…but am just saying I want to go in that direction. Steve’s idea really seams to be what I need. I like the idea of isolating the vibration in the handlebars and bringing them back toward me at the same time. I have seen a few posts mention relative location being some where inline with the gas inlet on the top of the tank. That sounds pretty good to me. No way I am going to spend several hundred dollars doing it though with Heli-bars or the like. I will probably try to fab something up myself and post back of course…that is, provided Steve does not have his to offer.
ronazon said:The bike came with Avons, Storm II in the front I believe and Azaro in back. Back is almost done though so been looking at options there. Not real happy with what I am learning about the tire situation. Again, 20 years this bike was in production and tire choices are extremely limited and demand compromises I would have never expected. Already aware of tire pressure settings from VTX experience. Same deal…higher wears much better.
ronazon said:Good tip on the footpeg stops. For the fuel filter…is this all you need to do to head off hydrolock, or are SISF’s overflow tubes needed too? See, I have been reading already… ;-) Good tips on the headlight too. Is this an H4 bulb? I have that in my VTX and put an HID in there…man you wanna know good light…HID is where it’s at!
Hey Steve, how much for yer rubber mounted tubular handlebar adapters? :nananana: :nananana: :rotflmao:Steve in Sunny Fla said:Stay tuned, and don't ask how much - yet. steve
Boomer said:Hey Steve, how much for yer rubber mounted tubular handlebar adapters? :nananana: :nananana: :rotflmao:Steve in Sunny Fla said:Stay tuned, and don't ask how much - yet. steve
Seriously, put me down as interested.
Steve in Sunny Fla said:I met with the actual machinist last saturday, all final dimensions are set. I'm waiting for final pricing. he said he need to finish some work before he gets to it. Hopefully saturdays meeting has him properly understanding that I want to go ahead forward asap. I will make the final determination pending his prices, though I have heard "hints" from him that would seem favorable. therefore no timeline or pricing, as I stated a couple posts ago, but it is receiving proper attention... Steve
Not sure what you've created
but I want one.