Member Contributer TriumphTraitor Posted June 12, 2019 Member Contributer Posted June 12, 2019 Hey 5th gen owners! I have been working on a 12v power outlet bracket for the 6th gen and it appears that it may actually fit the 5th gen as well. Is there anyone in the GTA, close to Newmarket with a 5th gen who would be interested in a bracket and testing it on their bike for fitment? Take a look at my write up below Let me know what you all think, Cheers!!! Quote
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted June 13, 2019 Member Contributer Posted June 13, 2019 I like it a lot! However, you loose half the 5th Gen market because the '98-'99 don't have the plastic bezel. I fall into that category with a '99, but I front end swapped mine and now have a 954(?) top triple that should have a plastic bezel. I have been wondering for years how to clean up the space where the bezel would sit. Considered installing a stock bezel, but the key position marking are on the barrel of the switch already. This looks like it would cover the recess in the triple and delete the empty screw holes. Also give me a nice power socket placement and maybe figure a way to get my volt meter installed again. Previously it was installed in the plastic, and after a rebuild with custom painted side fairings I couldn't bear to cut into them. I wonder if the angle on the triple is similar enough to fit it? What do you think from the pics? Will it work? Quote
Member Contributer TriumphTraitor Posted June 13, 2019 Author Member Contributer Posted June 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, BuzznerSuntrusts said: you loose half the 5th Gen market because the '98-'99 don't have the plastic bezel. I hadn't realized that they changed the upper triple tree on the 5th gen part way through. That's good to know! 10 minutes ago, BuzznerSuntrusts said: I wonder if the angle on the triple is similar enough to fit it? The angle on the 954 triple clamp seems to be a lot less shallow that the stock triple. If you'd like I can PM you a PDF stencil of the outline of the bracket and you can do a dry paper cut out fit to see. Let me know if you'd be interested! Quote
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted June 13, 2019 Member Contributer Posted June 13, 2019 Just now, TriumphTraitor said: I hadn't realized that they changed the upper triple tree on the 5th gen part way through. That's good to know! The angle on the 954 triple clamp seems to be a lot less shallow that the stock triple. If you'd like I can PM you a PDF stencil of the outline of the bracket and you can do a dry paper cut out fit to see. Let me know if you'd be interested! Yeah, do that! Thanks, that'll be great! Quote
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted June 13, 2019 Member Contributer Posted June 13, 2019 Looks good! Quote
Member Contributer TriumphTraitor Posted June 13, 2019 Author Member Contributer Posted June 13, 2019 Looks like it fits pretty well. Does it clear the gauge cluster when you turn the bars? Quote
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted June 14, 2019 Member Contributer Posted June 14, 2019 36 minutes ago, TriumphTraitor said: Looks like it fits pretty well. Does it clear the gauge cluster when you turn the bars? Yes. Those were the only bolts I could find that would fit. I'll have to source some interesting matching ones. Quote
Member Contributer TriumphTraitor Posted June 14, 2019 Author Member Contributer Posted June 14, 2019 Ebay has a fantastically selection of stainless cap screws, I got a 10 pack of m6 stainless steel torx cap screws for like 3 bucks. Well if you're interested, I can get a quote on shipping for you to ship the bracket Let me know! Quote
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted June 14, 2019 Member Contributer Posted June 14, 2019 I'm so glad you met VFRpower! If he's who I think he is he is an awesome VFRD'er! Quote
Member Contributer TriumphTraitor Posted June 14, 2019 Author Member Contributer Posted June 14, 2019 He's a pretty solid guy that's for sure! I was amazed he lives legit like 5 mins from me... Small world Sent from my XT1635-02 using Tapatalk Quote
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted June 30, 2019 Member Contributer Posted June 30, 2019 Working on getting the rear brake swapped out. I’ll be looking for something to fill the holes shortly. Quote
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted July 8, 2019 Member Contributer Posted July 8, 2019 This is cool, man!😎 TriumphTraitor recommended a set of charger and voltmeter on eBay, but I found the same one on Amazon for a couple bucks more. The catch is that it already rode the slow boat from China so it got to me in a weekend instead of like 3 weeks. Wired up and ready to rock-n-roll: 2 Quote
Member Contributer TriumphTraitor Posted July 9, 2019 Author Member Contributer Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, BuzznerSuntrusts said: This is cool, man!😎 TriumphTraitor recommended a set of charger and voltmeter on eBay, but I found the same one on Amazon for a couple bucks more. The catch is that it already rode the slow boat from China so it got to me in a weekend instead of like 3 weeks. Wired up and ready to rock-n-roll: Looks really good, mate! Glad to see it fits. I'll have to keep Amazon in mind for these next time Quote
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