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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Luap McKeever on August 29, 2018, 02:27:16 PM
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Trying something new. Seems a shame to cover up that nice wheel, but both looks are nice. I think I like this look better.
(https://thumb.ibb.co/c3Z3q9/front_wheel_cover_removed.jpg) (https://ibb.co/c3Z3q9)
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It looks faster :laugh:
Dusty
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I like it too , Luap. It makes the front wheel look bigger, more "custom". :thumb:
I always wondered what was under those covers.
Rick
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Lightens up the appearance of the bike to me. :)
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Looks good, if only it had a bigger motor. :laugh:
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Now it'll be nothing but wheelies all day long! :cool:
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Trying something new. Seems a shame to cover up that nice wheel, but both looks are nice. I think I like this look better.
(https://thumb.ibb.co/c3Z3q9/front_wheel_cover_removed.jpg) (https://ibb.co/c3Z3q9)
That fixes my only aesthetic issue with the bike.
1) How hard was it to do?
2) How noticeable (ugly) are the attachment points on the wheel?
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never noticed that cover until now...
Guess I was too distracted by the Darth Vader fairing :P
Any idea why the cover was there in the first place?
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Looks better and might even handle better.
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Sooo... its a chopper now? :evil:
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:thumb:
GliderJohn
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Lightens up the appearance of the bike to me. :)
Agreed. I think it improves the look of an already stunning bike. :thumb:
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That fixes my only aesthetic issue with the bike.
1) How hard was it to do?
2) How noticeable (ugly) are the attachment points on the wheel?
Not too hard. #5 hex head and some elbow grease. They are obviously glued in, but it's no more torque to remove them than the brake caliper bolts. I loosened, grabbed the cordless drill and had them off within 5 minutes total. That's with even removing the discs.
As for the mount points, I stole an idea from another I seen like this and painted them red to match the other splashes of red on the bike. I like the look a lot.
(https://thumb.ibb.co/fnswcp/closeup_of_wheel.png) (https://ibb.co/fnswcp)
Looks better and might even handle better.
I've only had a chance to ride it about 20 miles today. No noticable change so far, but I suspect in those +15 mph side winds I'll notice a huge difference. I'll let you all know in 10 days how it went when I finish up my 3,500 mile round trip.
Any idea why the cover was there in the first place?
No idea. I can speculate looks though, because if it had any type of function, it would be a surprise to me.
Now it'll be nothing but wheelies all day long! :cool:
Hehe. I don't see that happening. :evil:
Looks good, if only it had a bigger motor. :laugh:
Hehe. Wanna run em? 1/8, 1/4, mile, 100 miles? Let's line em up :laugh:
Lightens up the appearance of the bike to me. :)
Yep, at least 2 lbs lighter :-)
It looks faster :laugh:
Dusty
Dang right! I think it gives it a more upright look. 11,000 miles with it on, think I'll leave it off for 11K and see what kind of difference I might notice.
Agreed. I think it improves the look of an already stunning bike. :thumb:
Thanks!
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I like it too. A lot.
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Looks good, if only it had a bigger motor. :laugh:
I didn't know the flying fortress was electric.
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I think he was referring to the starter - need plenty of mumbo to turn over that big engine 👍
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So Luap, with the wheel covers removed, what did you do with the Tinfoil?? :evil:
Looks good :thumb:
Paul B :boozing:
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While not my 'Thing' I think it looks infinitely better without the 'Solid' front wheel.
Pete
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Congratulations for trying something a bit different. I agree, it looks even better without the front wheel cover.
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Having had an MGX-21 for 2 yrs I have to humbly disagree. While not unacceptable it vacates an area where the carbon effect is complete & different from any other m/c on the road.
Ah, but we must make our bike......ours.
Just one opinion.
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Having had an MGX-21 for 2 yrs I have to humbly disagree. While not unacceptable it vacates an area where the carbon effect is complete & different from any other m/c on the road.
Ah, but we must make our bike......ours.
Just one opinion.
:thumb:
Looks more like a clone now.
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:thumb:
If you ever think about filling the mounting points, a visit to ProBolt for red/black anodized aluminum bolts would probably look sano.
(https://thumb.ibb.co/dBiSk9/Capture12.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dBiSk9)
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:thumb:
If you ever think about filling the mounting points, a visit to ProBolt for red/black anodized aluminum bolts would probably look sano.
(https://thumb.ibb.co/dBiSk9/Capture12.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dBiSk9)
Damn, more money to spend on my Carbon Dark now. :cool:
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Before and after pics would be nice...
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Google MGX-21 pics will help with that.
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Before and after pics would be nice...
(https://thumb.ibb.co/c3Z3q9/front_wheel_cover_removed.jpg) (https://ibb.co/c3Z3q9)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/nuFYSp/right_side.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nuFYSp)
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Having had an MGX-21 for 2 yrs I have to humbly disagree. While not unacceptable it vacates an area where the carbon effect is complete & different from any other m/c on the road.
Ah, but we must make our bike......ours.
Just one opinion.
I like the look both ways. But, I'm not going to pretend that in 15+ mph side winds that the front wheel with the inserts doesn't act like a big parachute here where I'm at, and getting ready to ride 3,500 miles or so round trip in some pretty windy country, I want to take all the precautions I can. It's manageable, but after riding today in some pretty windy stuff, I noticed a huge difference...for the better.
I'll probably put it back on at some point. That's what's nice about this bike. There's so many different ways you can configure it and tailor it to your personality, it's great.
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Laup, the one thing I noticed (after having a HD Ultra & RK w/windshield on & not experiencing this) was that I had to definately prepare when passing trucks of any size @ speeds over 50mph & especialy at interstate speeds with an oscilating front end. Not slight but definately an attention getter. It was high up fairing/hdlbrs affected. Didn't feel down low frontal.
What's been your experience?
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PS....winds,you have winds? Here in western NV below the Sierras we get what's called the Washoe Zepher year round. 10-20mph common with gusts to 40-70 (hurricane cat 1) mph blowing over semis & RV's. We have 3 seasons; summer 56 days straight over 90 incl 16 over 100, winter & wind.
Don't have tornadoes or rain here tho like where you're at. We get 3-4 inches of rain a year.
Hope to be back riding the Appalachians where I rode 40 yrs by this time next year.
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Laup, the one thing I noticed (after having a HD Ultra & RK w/windshield on & not experiencing this) was that I had to definately prepare when passing trucks of any size @ speeds over 50mph & especialy at interstate speeds with an oscilating front end. Not slight but definately an attention getter. It was high up fairing/hdlbrs affected. Didn't feel down low frontal.
What's been your experience?
The winds here aren't too bad. But like you say, they will get your attention and can increase the "pucker factor". This bike in general has very few openings to allow side wind to pass through as it is, so I'll take what I can get. Couple that with the fact I like the front wheel open and it's a double win. FWIW, I inquired about removing that cover long before I got the bike. It looks 'okay' with it on, but it looks more 'okayer' with it off. :wink:
I'm about to hit these states starting tomorrow: Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado so I don't really want to be fighting too many side-winds, I'd rather enjoy the ride. Besides, I can't see the cover when I'm riding the bike anyhow :thumb:
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Thanks Luap! Much easier to compare, and I like it much better with the wheel open!
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Enjoy the ride Laup! Pray it's safe. The MGX is a wonderful, feel good bike. Both riding & looking at it walking to & away from it.
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I like it with it off. To tell the truth, that cover was my least favorite part of the bike. One of my favorite parts is the double bubble windshield. I wonder what was the inspiration for that.
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I like it with it off. To tell the truth, that cover was my least favorite part of the bike. One of my favorite parts is the double bubble windshield. I wonder what was the inspiration for that.
I've read somewhere that the wind tunnel and the way the wind rolls over the fairing with less resistance is what prompted the double bubble. Personally, I thought it sucked until I put the XL screen on there and then fabricated the side wings. Now, it's wonderful.
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I've read somewhere that the wind tunnel and the way the wind rolls over the fairing with less resistance is what prompted the double bubble. Personally, I thought it sucked until I put the XL screen on there and then fabricated the side wings. Now, it's wonderful.
Believe that is the reason why most of Sports touring fairing are also double bubbles...lovely fluid dynamic and its turbulence reduction...
Well, they are cool and it works!... :thumb:
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Any particular part of Arizona your headed to, Luap?
Paul B :boozing:
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Any particular part of Arizona your headed to, Luap?
Paul B :boozing:
Surprise. I have relatives there and they have no clue I'm coming. Should be a nice "surprise" in Surprise. :laugh:
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Enjoy your trip but beware of the loonies on the road in the "Valley of the Sun", their brains are seriously affected by the heat and the drive! :bike-037:
Paul B :boozing: