Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

Eh… the beautiful thing about motorcycles is, to each their own haha.

 

@4x4Runner @FreshOldTaco @BkerChuck @LocoLocal anyone have an interest in riding to World's End State Park in the spring, maybe June? Camping trip?

 

That’s like 2 days with the Grom. Less than 6 gallons to get there though

 

I always joked with people when i had my Yamaha C3. That thing got like 150 mpg. So i would say i get gas once a month, and for less than $5.

Id still get another scooter. Maybe a Metropolitan. Who cares if the only people who drive them have a suspended license the mpg gains are

 

Yes that would be fun! Was just looking at pics of the view, awesome

 

@w.adventures or @spencermarkd could get this! Put the grom in the sidecar and you can make it to the World's End trip!

 

Lol that actually looks pretty nice

There's trails in the area too but only designated for ATV's ?

https://pennsylvaniastateparks.rese...roundDetails.do?contractCode=PA&parkId=880423

 

https://www.motorcycleroads.com/motorcycle-roads/pennsylvania/the-tiadaghton-worlds-end-tour

 

Nice, and forgot about that site that's where I found my favorite local loop

 

I probably won't camp but will ride up for a visit and run over to Forksville for a cheese steak.....

 

If only they had gold wheels.

 

After serval iterations I finally have a quick release bracket finalized for the scooter. For now I’m testing with a laptop bag, but this is a perfect platform for me to attach any bag or case without having to buy or modify hardware for each “bag”.











This is the third style of mount that I made. The first was a traditional panier style frame, the second was a molle style panel but ultimately this style (inspired by a quick release fire extinguisher mount) ended up being the easiest and sturdiest.


After some finessing on the bracket to lighten it visually and literally.



and finally some texture matching with a wrinkle finish.





This is still in a testing phase and I may try to minimize the bracket further as I get more miles with it.

 

Dope!

 

Looks a lot better all painted and cleaned up. The wrinkle paint blends in with the struts really well.

 

Super clean looking, nicely done man.

 

Thanks Spencer! I might try adding one of my old pelican cases tomorrow.

 

Love it! Not sure if you are planning on it or not but a lanyard for the quick release pin on the bag side of the bracket will make life easier too.

These are the ones I grabbed and have held up well:

$9 4 Pack Full 316 Stainless Steel Lanyard Cable w' Drop Cam & Quick Release Ring Prevents Loss, Plastic Coating Tether Length 12", Free Installation Screws

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TCS5J82?ie=UTF8

Can see a similar setup on my rack:

 

Thanks dude! I was going to use a paracord lanyard. I do the same thing when I build my tire carriers for the hitch pin to prevent unnecessary rattles. Those stianless ones would actually come in handy for some other projects I have though! Ordering some now.

 

Looks great. Nice welds! Only thing I would change is the mounting hardware. Rounded allen head bolts over hex head.

 

I was just using what I had on hand but it’s a grade 8 shoulder head bolt so it’s enough for now. If it bothers me later I’ll probably swap it out.