DIY triple clamp scratch cover

davamb · Post by **davamb** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 12:17 pm

Nah, it's all cool Red, Cobba's just having fun, Lars has done a great job, I'm really happy with the result I ended up with and am pleased with the method I used to solve the problem.

Er... Do you think I need counselling?

Wombat · Post by **Wombat** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 12:45 am

Red Rex wrote:Davamb .... Don't it just p*ss ya off
You come up with a good idea, you go to all that trouble, you offer free advice and even free samples
.... and all the others just rubbish it
Well 10/10 to you mate ... Now if you're thinking of 'inventing' a DIY pillion seat cowl, can I put my name up for the free sample

Yeah, me too re the pillion cover

Bob

cobbadiggabuddyblooo · Post by **cobbadiggabuddyblooo** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:33 am

Let me know if the pillion covers come in silver I'll have one too...

... All in jest..

cobbadiggabuddyblooo · Post by **cobbadiggabuddyblooo** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:46 am

Thanks DAVAMB for the tripple tree laminate

..Arrived in the mail today..

And you cut it out for me too thanks again.. wasn't expecting that..(thats a blessing as my right hand is still in plaster) Much appreciated...

davamb · Post by **davamb** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:08 am

Bloody hell Cobba, what have you done to yourself?

Yeah, I had a couple of minutes to kill so decided to cut the two remaining ones.
Don't forget:
(1) Clean the triple clamp first with turps or similar.
(2) Make sure the steering stem cutout is aligned to the big hole in the middle and THEN check that other features line up. I set about a 1mm clearance in from the actual triple clamp outline for the protector, so don't look for an exact fit to the clamp. Just place it onthe clamp first whilst the backing strip is still on - you'll see what I mean.
(3) Peel off the backing and carefully locate the scratch cover.
(4) Peel off the white cutting guide AFTER you've stuck the cover down and use more turps to clean off any excess adhesive left from the cutting guide. If you try to take the cutting guide off first, you run the risk of putting a permanent crease if the scratch cover!

Let me know what you think when it's on. Ok in black? Clear would've been nice? Should've been silver? Etc...

davamb · Post by **davamb** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:11 am

By the way Bob, I met Rich the other night (aka The Model Citizen). Maybe he can help me make a mold for a seat cover. All I need is a sample to begin with!

cobbadiggabuddyblooo · Post by **cobbadiggabuddyblooo** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:04 am

It's an old scapiod(base of the thumb) break from 2yr ago.. rebroke it 2wks out of plaster after a hip replacement getting my feet again

so was screwed but bonegraft didnt take so third time lucky.

once again thanks for cutting it out .

Corners R Us · Post by **Corners R Us** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:26 pm

Dave,

Many thanks for the top yoke cover. It arrived safely in the post today! Star effort fella

. If you're ever in Blighty I'll gladly buy you a beer or three

!

Kind regards,

Corners R Us

Wombat · Post by **Wombat** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:23 am

davamb wrote:By the way Bob, I met Rich the other night (aka The Model Citizen). Maybe he can help me make a mold for a seat cover. All I need is a sample to begin with!

You poor, poor bastard, Dave............

I'm a lot like Rich, except I'm older, shorter and slightly heavier (.........come to think of it I'm nothing like him at all

) How 'd you meet him? Was it thru Caspar?

Bob

davamb · Post by **davamb** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:52 pm

Yeah, went to his factory to catch up with Caspar - hadn't seem him since the Xmas Partee. We spent a LOT of time talking about Pantahs! (I've only just retired mine - can't afford the rego for it and the TRX alas.) Top bloke. So if you're similar, but "older, shorter and slightly heavier" you must be a dead ringer for Robert Smith.

davamb · Post by **davamb** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:55 pm

Corners R Us wrote:Dave ... If you're ever in Blighty I'll gladly buy you a beer or three ...

We're saving up to try and get over there Corners, so I just might get the opportunity to take you up on that. Alternatively, if you're ever down in Aussie to ride our roads, drop in for a coldy.

davamb · Post by **davamb** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:09 am

Still 2 left from the second (and final) batch. Any takers?

ekoja · Post by **ekoja** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:22 am

Geez Dav, these are just the ducks nuts.(do ducks have nuts) Easy to apply, looks good,

and the price is right.

Cheers Ash

Post by **Mincehead** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:10 pm

Hey Devamb,what cost to the UK all in?

davamb · Post by **davamb** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:05 am

You're welcome Ekoja, glad you like it.

Mincehead, I sent one over to Corners R Us and it's only the cost of a normal letter, just PM me your address and I'll send one over. You owe me a beer though if I ever make it over to Blighty!

One last one to go. Wombat?

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