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Redd · 11-07-2006, 1:52 PM

Im working on machining some custom frame plugs...

"working" being the key word.

I would like to see what everyone has done with thiers. Wether its black plugs or something fancier.

My idea would be to have my custom plugs milled to mirror the fairing bolts style.

Post up!

ConqSoft · 11-07-2006, 1:56 PM

Plain black from Jaws for me.

Bezzer · 11-07-2006, 3:01 PM

Go on then seeing as I've made hundreds of them

You want them fixing with O rings first of all, it's no good RTV siliconing them or "hammering" an interference fit one in, you gouge the frame paint getting them out.
plugs.JPG
Also in brass/gold
goldplug.JPG

Made one set only of the 6 hole sig ones, sadly the owner, an IXXRA member got the big C shortly afterwards and passed away, I've not made anymore since.
BAplug1.JPG

There are variations in the hole sizes from frame to frame and all four are different anyway. I make them so they will fit all with just a packing of the O ring if necessary.
Anyone wants the measurements to have a go themselves just PM me.

Warchild · 11-07-2006, 3:35 PM

Redd -

I have a set of frame plugs that exactly mimic the large dimpled bodywork fasteners that come on the bike from the factory. They arrived with a polished aluminum finish, which I didn't like against the black frame.

So I powder-coated them a sedate 90% gloss black. They look awesome on the bike now!

I'll shoot a couple of digital photos of them tonight, and post up....

Bob_the_Fish · 11-07-2006, 5:57 PM

Anna,
I bought some inexpensive plugs from Kiwimack and had them powdercoated to match the flat black of the frame. Here's a snap shot of the right side.

Redd · 11-07-2006, 9:16 PM

these are great! Thanks! I would love to see your plugs too Dale.

So the general oppinion is that they look better when they match the frame. I saw some polished aluminum ones on a black frame that I though looked nice...but they were more ornate.

Bezzer...those look great!!!

moriartii · 11-07-2006, 9:31 PM

I have a set of the polished dimpled frame plugs and while I like them, they were kind of a bitch to install. The O ring idea looks nice. I ended up using Hondabond to install mine. Got em from "Sandman" off of .org.
Kinley

Warchild · 11-07-2006, 11:03 PM

And here are those "Sandman" dimpled frame plugs, powder-coated a nice 90% gloss black!

(And, yes, the bike just came off a looooong, hard Endurance Rally in the Desert West, I know it's pig-dirty, thank you...

that's why dust has collected on the ridge of the frame plug.... Night Train is currently down for maintenance; Ill clean it afterwards...

ConqSoft · 11-07-2006, 11:05 PM

Now those I like. Group Buy?

Warchild · 11-07-2006, 11:07 PM

Very expensive, as I recall.... like, somewhere around $80 delivered, I believe...

ConqSoft · 11-07-2006, 11:10 PM

Fine with me. I have a source for a good deal on powdercoating too.

cbrxxquad · 11-08-2006, 12:08 AM

I saw those on ebay the other day. I want them in polished. You want me to find the link???
If you are going to make some Anna, I am in.

Sandman · 11-08-2006, 12:28 AM

Funny, I was just looking at the hole last night and thinking that it was ugly and needs something.
I love warchilds one, it matched a little better than the others.
Now to machine one up

rideonXX · 11-08-2006, 1:02 AM

Opportunity knocks Redd. Good luck and success on the venture----happy trails kel

Redd · 11-08-2006, 1:49 AM

Bingo! Just as I though...Dales is EXACTLY the ones I planned on machining. The angle..the dimples..the whole shape is what Im going for.

It should be a fairly painless operation.

The plan was to go with aluminum and have it anondized clear. But..the thought of powdercoating is quite appealing as well.

I will keep you updated on what I can come up with and if I am able to make a bunch of them.

Thanks!!!

cbrxxquad · 11-09-2006, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redd

Bingo! Just as I though...Dales is EXACTLY the ones I planned on machining. The angle..the dimples..the whole shape is what Im going for.

It should be a fairly painless operation.

The plan was to go with aluminum and have it anondized clear. But..the thought of powdercoating is quite appealing as well.

I will keep you updated on what I can come up with and if I am able to make a bunch of them.

Thanks!!!

with rubbers????

Hobicus · 11-09-2006, 11:47 PM

If you only knew how much I want to post up a picture of a giant butt plug right now......

Forum rules, I know....

cbrxxquad · 11-09-2006, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hobicus

If you only knew how much I want to post up a picture of a giant butt plug right now......

Forum rules, I know....

with rubbers????

WILLSXX · 11-10-2006, 2:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redd

Bingo! Just as I though...Dales is EXACTLY the ones I planned on machining. The angle..the dimples..the whole shape is what Im going for.

It should be a fairly painless operation.

The plan was to go with aluminum and have it anondized clear. But..the thought of powdercoating is quite appealing as well.

I will keep you updated on what I can come up with and if I am able to make a bunch of them.

Thanks!!!

Remember your brother...

The same one who sent you the lever's......

JayO · 05-08-2009, 7:57 AM

Where can I find polished plugs??

hellraiserman · 05-08-2009, 8:28 AM

beezer do you sell them

CanadianBird · 05-08-2009, 9:27 AM

Jaws

sushiman · 05-08-2009, 10:32 AM

go to hottoppers.com click on metric bikes my bird is on there site you have to glue the covers on but i put them all over the bike.redd did you ever get your forks chrome plated

jclaude · 05-08-2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellraiserman

beezer do you sell them

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianBird

Jaws

Bought mine from jaws too they may i said may not fit 'cos all birds are different but after fitting hundreds of birds jaws knows what is talking about,if the plugs are too big(it was my case)i just sand them a bit

TREXX14 · 05-08-2009, 2:16 PM

Im in the process of making some right now. Maybe i should make extras?

John

XX-XR · 05-08-2009, 3:53 PM

Just chrome look metal plugs from Lowes or Home Depot, I used ones that fit in the hole (recessed look) $7.

JayO · 05-08-2009, 4:58 PM

You sell them??

JayO · 05-08-2009, 4:59 PM

Those look nice, but how do you get them out without messing up your paint?

XX-XR · 05-08-2009, 5:26 PM

There just held in by a small amount of rubber silicon, been in for 6 years, if I have to take them out some double sided tape would do it.

11-07-2006, 3:01 PM	#3
Bezzer Join Date: Oct 29 2006 Location: UK Posts: 11	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. Go on then seeing as I've made hundreds of them You want them fixing with O rings first of all, it's no good RTV siliconing them or "hammering" an interference fit one in, you gouge the frame paint getting them out. plugs.JPG Also in brass/gold goldplug.JPG Made one set only of the 6 hole sig ones, sadly the owner, an IXXRA member got the big C shortly afterwards and passed away, I've not made anymore since. BAplug1.JPG There are variations in the hole sizes from frame to frame and all four are different anyway. I make them so they will fit all with just a packing of the O ring if necessary. Anyone wants the measurements to have a go themselves just PM me.

11-07-2006, 3:35 PM	#4
Warchild Rapin' Asphalt! Join Date: Sep 29 2006 Location: West Richland, Washington Age: 51 Posts: 877	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. Redd - I have a set of frame plugs that exactly mimic the large dimpled bodywork fasteners that come on the bike from the factory. They arrived with a polished aluminum finish, which I didn't like against the black frame. So I powder-coated them a sedate 90% gloss black. They look awesome on the bike now! I'll shoot a couple of digital photos of them tonight, and post up.... __________________ - Warchild http://www.superblackbird.com/

11-07-2006, 9:16 PM	#6
Redd Join Date: Oct 20 2006 Location: Wis Posts: 190	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. these are great! Thanks! I would love to see your plugs too Dale. So the general oppinion is that they look better when they match the frame. I saw some polished aluminum ones on a black frame that I though looked nice...but they were more ornate. Bezzer...those look great!!!

11-07-2006, 9:31 PM	#7
moriartii Join Date: Nov 01 2006 Location: Round Rock Tx Age: 37 Posts: 36	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. I have a set of the polished dimpled frame plugs and while I like them, they were kind of a bitch to install. The O ring idea looks nice. I ended up using Hondabond to install mine. Got em from "Sandman" off of .org. Kinley

11-07-2006, 11:05 PM	#9
ConqSoft Ba-Da-Bing Join Date: Sep 15 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 37 Posts: 1,097	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. Now those I like. Group Buy? __________________ My Blog GPS Discussion Forum

11-07-2006, 11:07 PM	#10
Warchild Rapin' Asphalt! Join Date: Sep 29 2006 Location: West Richland, Washington Age: 51 Posts: 877	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. Very expensive, as I recall.... like, somewhere around $80 delivered, I believe... __________________ - Warchild http://www.superblackbird.com/

11-07-2006, 11:10 PM	#11
ConqSoft Ba-Da-Bing Join Date: Sep 15 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 37 Posts: 1,097	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. Fine with me. I have a source for a good deal on powdercoating too. __________________ My Blog GPS Discussion Forum

11-08-2006, 12:08 AM	#12
cbrxxquad Join Date: Nov 03 2006 Location: Gardendale, Texas Posts: 49	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. I saw those on ebay the other day. I want them in polished. You want me to find the link??? If you are going to make some Anna, I am in.

11-08-2006, 12:28 AM	#13
Sandman Join Date: Oct 21 2006 Location: Downunder Posts: 110	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. Funny, I was just looking at the hole last night and thinking that it was ugly and needs something. I love warchilds one, it matched a little better than the others. Now to machine one up __________________ I don't have a drinking problem...... I drink, I get drunk, I fall down..... No problem

11-08-2006, 1:02 AM	#14
rideonXX Join Date: Nov 04 2006 Location: Ventura, California Age: 67 Posts: 80	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. Opportunity knocks Redd. Good luck and success on the venture----happy trails kel

11-08-2006, 1:49 AM	#15
Redd Join Date: Oct 20 2006 Location: Wis Posts: 190	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. Bingo! Just as I though...Dales is EXACTLY the ones I planned on machining. The angle..the dimples..the whole shape is what Im going for. It should be a fairly painless operation. The plan was to go with aluminum and have it anondized clear. But..the thought of powdercoating is quite appealing as well. I will keep you updated on what I can come up with and if I am able to make a bunch of them. Thanks!!!

11-09-2006, 11:47 PM	#17
Hobicus It's a long O.. HObicus Join Date: Nov 01 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 133	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. If you only knew how much I want to post up a picture of a giant butt plug right now...... Forum rules, I know.... __________________ -- Rich I love my country but fear my government CycleFarkle.com - Dave's Peg Lowering Brackets, PAIR blockoff plates, Tire plug kits and more!

05-08-2009, 7:57 AM	#20
JayO Join Date: Dec 29 2007 Location: So. In. Posts: 88	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. Where can I find polished plugs?? __________________ It's the weirdest thing- the more I twist my throttle, the smaller the things get in my mirrors?!?

05-08-2009, 8:28 AM	#21
hellraiserman Join Date: Mar 17 2009 Location: west mids Posts: 20	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. beezer do you sell them

05-08-2009, 9:27 AM	#22
CanadianBird Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 4,432	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. Jaws

05-08-2009, 10:32 AM	#23
sushiman Join Date: Dec 17 2006 Location: milw.wisc. Posts: 49	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. go to hottoppers.com click on metric bikes my bird is on there site you have to glue the covers on but i put them all over the bike.redd did you ever get your forks chrome plated

05-08-2009, 2:16 PM	#25
TREXX14 Join Date: May 14 2008 Location: SANTA CRUZ,CA. Posts: 5	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. Im in the process of making some right now. Maybe i should make extras? John

05-08-2009, 4:58 PM	#27
JayO Join Date: Dec 29 2007 Location: So. In. Posts: 88	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. You sell them?? __________________ It's the weirdest thing- the more I twist my throttle, the smaller the things get in my mirrors?!?

05-08-2009, 4:59 PM	#28
JayO Join Date: Dec 29 2007 Location: So. In. Posts: 88	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. Those look nice, but how do you get them out without messing up your paint? __________________ It's the weirdest thing- the more I twist my throttle, the smaller the things get in my mirrors?!?

05-08-2009, 5:26 PM	#29
XX-XR Join Date: Jan 03 2007 Location: 98 XX 87 VFR700 America's Autobahn Arizona Desert Posts: 72	Re: Need pics of your frame plugs. There just held in by a small amount of rubber silicon, been in for 6 years, if I have to take them out some double sided tape would do it. __________________ Gettin old aint for sissy's!

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