downshifting F3

[Wippi01]

so the first few F3 days are over. First mods: went to department store and bought little cutting bords, likely
Delrin, 'bout 12x5, drilled 2 holes in'em , exactly the distance of the M8 which hold the passenger rail, then with a router, cut out all the inside so only a frame of 1 inch width remained. 2 more holes for straps, spraypaint ( which does not hold long on Delrin, I know) , 4 M8 , 1/2 inch longer than the originals, mount over pass-rails, and, voila, you have a backplate for the HELD,-over-the -passengerseat, luggage bags. only 17 liters volume each x 2, but for a total cost of 150 bucks and will not wait for December delivery of the Givi/Can-Am 1650 euros and hjope they wont leak cases.
Auxillary plug has also been installed for the gps.
Also various straps were sewn to hold the Tank bag from my Deauville. One fixed attached under the seat and around the rear shock, exiting at the forward end of the seat. the others just loops to hold the bag around the handlebar. What else... ah yeah, glued 4 straps, 2 inches long each over the corners of the trunk lid, inside the weatherstrip. attached a netting ,and, voila, space otherwise waisted , now holds maps, glasses, wallet, etc. see what you can do during a heatwave? regards from today 42 celsius Heidelberg...Peter

Dude... We need to see pictures!!!

 

[Bob Denman]

There should be a rev limiter on the Spyder so if it behaves like a sportbike, you'll feel it stutter.

:shocked::hun: It does have a rev-limiter. Try taking second or third gear to the top of the tachometer; you'll find it! :thumbup:

 

[hsteil]

what do you think...

Dude... We need to see pictures!!!

I am going out in 100 degrees to take pictures? you are kiddin' me, right?
use your imagination!
just kidding with ya' !

bloody hot out there, this is July Tampa plus a few degrees....

 

[Wippi01]

I am going out in 100 degrees to take pictures? you are kiddin' me, right?
use your imagination!
just kidding with ya' !

bloody hot out there, this is July Tampa plus a few degrees....

Don't be such a wuss...

I took a buddy's 67 Chrysler Imperial for a spin today and the freakin front tire blew out. It took me more than one and a half hour to change the tire at a 100° without any protection from the sun.

Now I'm sitting in the basement trying to cool off.
So I can't really blame you, if you don't wanna go outside...

I guess I'm the biggest wuss...hahaha

 

[Bob Denman]

1967 Imperial?
Does it have "Boat Anchor" 413 in it? :thumbup:
They weren't strong up on top, but started making some serious torque before the starter motor would even quit spinning! :bowdown:
(My Dad had a 1965 Imperial Crown... )

 

[hsteil]

ouch...

...,

Don't be such a wuss... picture attached

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I took a buddy's 67 Chrysler Imperial for a spin today and the freakin front tire blew out. It took me more than one and a half hour to change the tire at a 100° without any protection from the sun.

Now I'm sitting in the basement trying to cool off.
So I can't really blame you, if you don't wanna go outside... I feel for you. yesterday was brutal. my wife and I took a ride last night from 8 to 11, just to get to a (relatively ) cool watering hole and have a beer. Now, this is a restored historical sight, Wolfsbrunnen in Heidelberg, with a wide overhang/walkaround on the first floor. Absolutely no parking anywhere near. When the thunderstorm came 10 minutes later, guess where I parked the F3? sorry, no pictures. regards from Peter

I guess I'm the biggest wuss...hahaha

 

[Wippi01]

...,

Well played, Peter, well played...

 

[Wippi01]

1967 Imperial?
Does it have "Boat Anchor" 413 in it? [emoji106]
They weren't strong up on top, but started making some serious torque before the starter motor would even quit spinning! :bowdown:
(My Dad had a 1965 Imperial Crown... )

I think it's got the 440... But I wouldn't bet any money on it...