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My first risers
Has anybody installed this? I bought it and I am curious as to any gotchas.
Thanks,
Patrick
Thanks,
Patrick
Got a link? Picture? To answer your question, no I haven't installed it but I was planning on it at some point I think. I know many people have so I'll let them pipe up.phurley said:Has anybody installed this? I bought it and I am curious as to any gotchas.
Thanks,
Patrick
Here you go:crazykz said:Got a link? Picture? To answer your question, no I haven't installed it but I was planning on it at some point I think. I know many people have so I'll let them pipe up.
Curt
The cable loom is just to keep the wiring to the plug neat and tidy. I would recommend what I think they call a step bit for drilling the plastic. It looks like a cone but has steps in it starting at about an 1/8" to about 7/8". Highly recommended for drilling sheet metal and plastic.phurley said:I am powering the Garmin 2610 and will use it for recharging a cell phone too.
Two questions:
What is the cable loom for?
Any issues with drilling the plastic?
Thanks,
Patrick
Have you drilled the ST1300's plastic before too Curt?crazykz said:The cable loom is just to keep the wiring to the plug neat and tidy. I would recommend what I think they call a step bit for drilling the plastic. It looks like a cone but has steps in it starting at about an 1/8" to about 7/8". Highly recommended for drilling sheet metal and plastic.
Curt
Sorry for posting twice. I put it in the general and then realized it was probably more suited for farkles.AgSTreak said:You posted this twice. Drilling using a Sears hole saw was simple. Just take your time.
I combined the two posts for you and removed the dup.phurley said:Sorry for posting twice. I put it in the general and then realized it was probably more suited for farkles.
On my ST, when I had it, I drilled one powerlet on each side so I could plug in my battery tender or heated gear, or pump for camping air mattress.Blackdog said:I drilled it with an ordinary butterfly bit. No problems.
Here's a link to a step drill bit. They come in different sizes so make sure you get one that has the size hole you're looking for. I wouldn't do without mine now. It's almost impossible to screw up drilling a hole in plastic with it.phurley said:Have you drilled the ST1300's plastic before too Curt?
I was hoping Leo would share his experience with the drilling when he installed the Powerlet plug.
Thanks,
What's a butterfly bit? Is that the same as a flat wood bit?Blackdog said:I drilled it with an ordinary butterfly bit. No problems.
I believe that is the case but don't quote me on that one. If you get the step bit you'll find a use for it about every couple of months.phurley said:What's a butterfly bit? Is that the same as a flat wood bit?
I'm sold! I actually was thinking about getting it today but I am running low on cash because my bike has become like my boat.crazykz said:I believe that is the case but don't quote me on that one. If you get the step bit you'll find a use for it about every couple of months.
Curt
Boy I know the feeling. I thought I was done farkling but now the list is starting to build again. Here's the winter list I have going.phurley said:I'm sold! I actually was thinking about getting it today but I am running low on cash because my bike has become like my boat.