|
|
Post by heathhudnall on May 28, 2018 18:34:17 GMT -7
I really like heathhudnall's take on this. I ride in jeans frequently but I'd worry about my pants flapping around and getting caught in the sprocket. Obviously you guys don't share the same concerns. I guess they'd have to be pretty baggy/loose pants for that happen. I was thinking about doing this and try and find some mesh to attach to the back of the sprocket cover. I dont have a concern with my jeans getting caught in the sprocket. I usually wear Fjallraven hiking pants when I ride and ALWAYS wear riding shoes. They have tuckable lace ends. The way I did mine, I feel pretty safe that nothing could get "sucked" in to the sprocket. I would also feel safe with the way papawheelie done his. |
|
Sponsored Ad
|
|
|
Post by evitzee on May 28, 2018 18:50:11 GMT -7
I don't think in normal riding there is an issue, but in a spill you never know what will happen exactly. If you crashed on the left side your foot, ankle or shin could get pinned in the sprocket area. Not a huge probability but it's there.
|
|
|
|
Post by heathhudnall on May 29, 2018 1:17:50 GMT -7
I don't think in normal riding there is an issue, but in a spill you never know what will happen exactly. If you crashed on the left side your foot, ankle or shin could get pinned in the sprocket area. Not a huge probability but it's there. I'll agree, anything can happen. |
|
coyote
Full Member
Posts: 129
Likes: 110
Registered: Aug 3, 2016 20:30:29 GMT -7
|
Post by coyote on May 29, 2018 3:39:21 GMT -7
Buttoned it up this morning. After a few Heineken...I was afraid I was going to cut myself last night. Thanks for the idea.  That is beautiful. |
|
|
|
Post by papawheelie on May 29, 2018 18:22:18 GMT -7
Buttoned it up this morning. After a few Heineken...I was afraid I was going to cut myself last night. Thanks for the idea. That is beautiful. Yes it is. Now I have to buy a new plastic cover and copy heathhudnall. Haha. |
|
morbo
Full Member
Posts: 196
Likes: 129
Registered: Feb 26, 2018 7:27:44 GMT -7
|
Post by morbo on May 30, 2018 10:34:51 GMT -7
I'd like to copy it and affix a hexagonal mesh behind the cover too, not sure how I would do it but I'd like to  . I've got the EvoTech guards and the pattern would match those nicely and give a bit more of a "warm and fuzzy" feeling for preventing anything getting pulled into the sprocket.  |
|
|
|
Post by clayton on Nov 11, 2018 14:34:38 GMT -7
Look forward to seeing it. I was thinking, that someone with a 3D printer could probably make something kinda cool, too. I dont have one of those things, but I do have an x-acto knife and a dremel. Haha That looks so awesome. Decided to do this to mine also. Thanks for posting this |
|
|
|
Post by heathhudnall on Nov 11, 2018 15:21:45 GMT -7
I dont have one of those things, but I do have an x-acto knife and a dremel. Haha That looks so awesome. Decided to do this to mine also. Thanks for posting this No problem, glad you decided to do it. I'm really pleased with mine. |
|
|
|
Post by papawheelie on Nov 11, 2018 16:06:33 GMT -7
I’ve been happy with mine too. I like walking up to it and seeing that sprocket. For what it’s worth, zero issues or concerns since making this little change.
|
|
|
|
Post by heathhudnall on Nov 11, 2018 16:21:29 GMT -7
I’ve been happy with mine too. I like walking up to it and seeing that sprocket. For what it’s worth, zero issues or concerns since making this little change. Yeah, it's no concern about danger of anything getting caught. |
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
Registered: Apr 20, 2024 0:02:42 GMT -7
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2018 21:58:48 GMT -7
You won the design contest by far . No offense to Papawheelie, but on his bike, looks like something is missing. This one looks OEM, more aggressive than stock, but still classy, like the bike . I'd like to do that, but don't think it'd end up looking factory, like yours. What method exactly you used to finish the cuts? THAT's my main concern, since sanding plastic never looks factory again. Just the Xacto alone? If yes, maybe you're a surgeon (or should have been one. Ha ha), but no way I have the pulse to make perfectly straight cuts like that consistently. So will probably just leave it alone, but job well done. Still want to remove it to clean all the crap that the factory lube job must have left in there, when grease dripped from that area onto the side stand making a mess all around it. Depending on your description, will decide if I feel confident enough to tackle the job. Ha ha. Finally, with the feet and pants so far rearward from the sprocket, I don't think any of us would have to worry about getting something tangled in there, but I still like the piece of mind achieved by HeathHudnall's design. |
|
|
|
Post by papawheelie on Nov 11, 2018 22:58:17 GMT -7
Yeah, I like heathhudnall's design better, too. I’ll probably spend a few bucks and buy a new plastic cover and copy it, myself.
|
|
jeffkisthename
Junior Member
Posts: 57 
Likes: 38
|
Post by jeffkisthename on Nov 12, 2018 1:46:14 GMT -7
I like it. It looks really good, and you'd be able to easily see the condition of your front sprocket. Only thing I'd be worried about is arrant dispersion of chain lube.
|
|
|
|
Post by heathhudnall on Nov 12, 2018 3:11:10 GMT -7
You won the design contest by far . No offense to Papawheelie, but on his bike, looks like something is missing. This one looks OEM, more aggressive than stock, but still classy, like the bike . I'd like to do that, but don't think it'd end up looking factory, like yours. What method exactly you used to finish the cuts? THAT's my main concern, since sanding plastic never looks factory again. Just the Xacto alone? If yes, maybe you're a surgeon (or should have been one. Ha ha), but no way I have the pulse to make perfectly straight cuts like that consistently. So will probably just leave it alone, but job well done. Still want to remove it to clean all the crap that the factory lube job must have left in there, when grease dripped from that area onto the side stand making a mess all around it. Depending on your description, will decide if I feel confident enough to tackle the job. Ha ha. Finally, with the feet and pants so far rearward from the sprocket, I don't think any of us would have to worry about getting something tangled in there, but I still like the piece of mind achieved by HeathHudnall's design. Thanks, yep just an exacto. Wasn't that hard really. Yeah, I like heathhudnall's design better, too. I’ll probably spend a few bucks and buy a new plastic cover and copy it, myself. You can do it. I like it. It looks really good, and you'd be able to easily see the condition of your front sprocket. Only thing I'd be worried about is arrant dispersion of chain lube. I use dry chain lube. |
|
|
|
Post by clayton on Nov 12, 2018 10:04:10 GMT -7
I’m using this knife.  |
|
|
|
Post by papawheelie on Nov 12, 2018 10:13:22 GMT -7
You really can’t go wrong with the good ol' Stanley utility knife. I don’t remember ever actually buying that particular Stanley utility knife, yet I have several in my toolbox (along with a few other brands and styles). Ha. I also used this tool to clean up some of the edges. It worked well. YXGOOD Hand Deburring Tool Kit Set with 15pc HSS Blade- Practical for Cutting Deburrs Wood, Plastic, Aluminum, Copper and Steel(Blue) www.amazon.com/dp/B073RH9XZB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_BpB6BbDTHYYS1 |
|
|
|
Post by heathhudnall on Nov 12, 2018 10:22:11 GMT -7
You really can’t go wrong with the good ol' Stanley utility knife. I don’t remember ever actually buying that particular Stanley utility knife, yet I have several in my toolbox (along with a few other brands and styles). Ha. I also used this tool to clean up some of the edges. It worked well. YXGOOD Hand Deburring Tool Kit Set with 15pc HSS Blade- Practical for Cutting Deburrs Wood, Plastic, Aluminum, Copper and Steel(Blue) www.amazon.com/dp/B073RH9XZB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_BpB6BbDTHYYS1That's a handy little tool to have. |
|
peripateticmike
Full Member
Posts: 140
Likes: 39
Registered: Feb 25, 2018 10:09:30 GMT -7
|
Post by peripateticmike on Nov 12, 2018 12:33:32 GMT -7
I liked what heathhudnall did too, so I did the same to mine. Not too hard with a utility knife and an exacto knife to clean it up.  |
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
Registered: Apr 20, 2024 0:02:42 GMT -7
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2018 12:49:14 GMT -7
I also used this tool to clean up some of the edges. Hey, THAT is what I need to feel confident about doing an OEM finish job. However, still don't feel confident about being able to cut the lines perfectly straight. Is it possible to use a ruler or something? Just looked at the part, and have a question how to handle the super tight angles at the outer edges of the openings, where you have 25 to 30 degree angles. How do you cut those??? Is it a good idea to cut leaving a small gap first, then cutting to the edge? Curious about your specific methods. It'd be very easy to damage the visible plastic while trying to cut the plastic flush with it. That's my main concern about the finishing job. Guess doing it from the inside, and using a bit of an angle, so it's not quite flush, so avoid scratching or damaging the visible surface, no? Sounds challenging but doable. I think that set of deburring tools should be all we need for a factory finish job. I really like being able to see the outer part of the sprocket to assess wear. Awesome mod . Finally, I only have a Stanley knife. But I really doubt it'd be good enough for the super tight corners. If somebody does the job with just that, please post so we don't have to buy an Xacto . Thanks. |
|
|
|
Post by clayton on Nov 12, 2018 13:41:10 GMT -7
I also used this tool to clean up some of the edges. Hey, THAT is what I need to feel confident about doing an OEM finish job. However, still don't feel confident about being able to cut the lines perfectly straight. Is it possible to use a ruler or something? Just looked at the part, and have a question how to handle the super tight angles at the outer edges of the openings, where you have 25 to 30 degree angles. How do you cut those??? Is it a good idea to cut leaving a small gap first, then cutting to the edge? Curious about your specific methods. It'd be very easy to damage the visible plastic while trying to cut the plastic flush with it. That's my main concern about the finishing job. Guess doing it from the inside, and using a bit of an angle, so it's not quite flush, so avoid scratching or damaging the visible surface, no? Sounds challenging but doable. I think that set of deburring tools should be all we need for a factory finish job. I really like being able to see the outer part of the sprocket to assess wear. Awesome mod . Finally, I only have a Stanley knife. But I really doubt it'd be good enough for the super tight corners. If somebody does the job with just that, please post so we don't have to buy an Xacto . Thanks. I’m using the tip of the utility knife and a rat tail file and small stone on my dremel tool to get in the corners |
|
. I've got the EvoTech guards and the pattern would match those nicely and give a bit more of a "warm and fuzzy" feeling for preventing anything getting pulled into the sprocket.
