Note the extension bracket under the reflector.Since I wasn't able to hang around the garage all day, my Dad did most of the work. For the extension bracket, he repurposed some chromed steel from a handlebar-mounted fuel can luggage rack he had made in the '70s for his GT750. Our welder wasn't around, so he double bolted the bracket together; it should hold pretty well.
A little later in the day, I felt well enough to take it out for a spin. The highway pegs on the bar are kind of a pain in the backside; they're cheap generic pegs (most likely an aftermarket rear set) mounted to the bar and they wiggle like crazy. When you fold them up, they hang loosely. When you ride with them, they are SO loud from 20-60mph. Once you reach 60, they pretty much stop vibrating. I like the option of having them because it's nice to be able to stretch your feet out in front of you (at the expense of looking really funny) when riding far, though the position lets air flow into my pant legs and makes them balloon up, while freezing my legs off at the same time.
I'm going to buy a slim, solid foldable set to replace these; I don't plan on using it that often and I can't ride one more time with that nuisance in my ears. I could fix them and make them work, but I like the look of the thinner, all-chrome ones.
Aside from that, I think they look really good. It complements the larger tank and makes the front end overall more beefy. Oh, and it won't screw up my engine if I drop it. That helps too.
Well, I hate to say it, but that was my last ride of the season. Tank is filled with gas and Stabil, battery's removed and its tucked away in the garage until April. The T500 however, is going to be getting quite a lot of attention over the next few months. Waiting on a service manual from the UK to be delivered!
A little later in the day, I felt well enough to take it out for a spin. The highway pegs on the bar are kind of a pain in the backside; they're cheap generic pegs (most likely an aftermarket rear set) mounted to the bar and they wiggle like crazy. When you fold them up, they hang loosely. When you ride with them, they are SO loud from 20-60mph. Once you reach 60, they pretty much stop vibrating. I like the option of having them because it's nice to be able to stretch your feet out in front of you (at the expense of looking really funny) when riding far, though the position lets air flow into my pant legs and makes them balloon up, while freezing my legs off at the same time.
I'm going to buy a slim, solid foldable set to replace these; I don't plan on using it that often and I can't ride one more time with that nuisance in my ears. I could fix them and make them work, but I like the look of the thinner, all-chrome ones.
Aside from that, I think they look really good. It complements the larger tank and makes the front end overall more beefy. Oh, and it won't screw up my engine if I drop it. That helps too.
Well, I hate to say it, but that was my last ride of the season. Tank is filled with gas and Stabil, battery's removed and its tucked away in the garage until April. The T500 however, is going to be getting quite a lot of attention over the next few months. Waiting on a service manual from the UK to be delivered!
