Topic: Cool New Fork Covers (Read 3232 times)

Twolanerider · « **on:** October 22, 2011, 12:15:48 PM »

Had seen the relatively common Ness covers and the new pieces from Mother Harley. The OE for those has both a chrome and the black pieces Harley still only offers. Had also seen and really like the "Yafterburner" pieces from Yaffe. Have those on the Road King project so couldn't use them again on another bike in the same garage. That would be oh so gauche.

Hadn't seen these until a week ago though. From a company called SMT Machining. When I ordered they only had black pieces in stock. They pulled a black set out of inventory then stripped them and had them chromed. Still had them here in about ten days. Very pleasant folks to buy from and the parts are nice. They're going on the old SERG sometime sooner rather than later.

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2011, 12:21:03 PM »

Nice, Don...not overdone, but will be a nice addition to the Red Bike.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2011, 12:46:39 PM »

Quote from: TCnBham on October 22, 2011, 12:21:03 PM

Nice, Don...not overdone, but will be a nice addition to the Red Bike.

Might even put them on the SEEG rather than the SERG. SEEG already has the covers with the little B&S logo and the rolled bottom. They're better than the plain stock pieces. But there weren't a lot of options several years ago when they were installed. SERG is the only set of forks with the plain covers though. And they're pretty beat up. So that's the most likely new home.

porthole · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2011, 01:17:19 PM »

Nice. I need new covers for mine - stone dents.
Which way do the flames go?

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sadunbar · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2011, 03:18:10 PM »

Quote from: porthole on October 22, 2011, 01:17:19 PM

Nice. I need new covers for mine - stone dents.
Which way do the flames go??

You're a firefighter right?

Perhaps use your avatar as a guide?

Twolanerider · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2011, 03:19:24 PM »

Flames run uphill Duane. Easier to see with their stock pic of the parts done in black.

porthole · « **Reply #6 on:** October 22, 2011, 04:50:55 PM »

Quote from: sadunbar on October 22, 2011, 03:18:10 PM

You're a firefighter right?

Perhaps use your avatar as a guide?

Duh - OK - we'll give a pass since ya ride a red bike

So are they stamped or a piece a billet? Looks like some nicely machine aluminum in the black pic.
I can't find them on their website, where did you grab the pic from?

Twolanerider · « **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2011, 07:06:04 PM »

Quote from: porthole on October 22, 2011, 04:50:55 PM

Duh - OK - we'll give a pass since ya ride a red bike

So are they stamped or a piece a billet? Looks like some nicely machine aluminum in the black pic.
I can't find them on their website, where did you grab the pic from?

Billet pieces. Looks like nice machine work also. New parts for them so short inventory. Was told that's why the pieces aren't on the website yet. Give 'em a call. Very pleasant folks to work with.

Buy early · « **Reply #8 on:** October 22, 2011, 08:24:59 PM »

Extremely cool mod Twolane. You know I love flames! Too bad they wouldn't work on a wide glide!

Banana man · « **Reply #9 on:** October 22, 2011, 09:24:55 PM »

Very nice pieces. They will look great on the SERG or the SEEG.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #10 on:** October 23, 2011, 12:33:15 AM »

Quote from: Buy early on October 22, 2011, 08:24:59 PM

Extremely cool mod Twolane. You know I love flames! Too bad they wouldn't work on a wide glide!

Actually thought of you when I saw them Mark. No suck luck as Wide Glide parts though. I checked!

Twolanerider · « **Reply #11 on:** October 23, 2011, 12:34:27 AM »

Quote from: Banana man on October 22, 2011, 09:24:55 PM

Very nice pieces. They will look great on the SERG or the SEEG.

The covers will probably go on the SERG mark. I think they'd be a good complement to the framed engraved legs on the SEEG. But the covers on the SERG are butt ugly and beat up. So they actually need replacing.

mjb765 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 23, 2011, 12:36:49 AM »

Nice looking covers Don.....I am looking for something different too for when I take the legs off this winter for the suspension upgrade....

Twolanerider · « **Reply #13 on:** October 23, 2011, 12:40:39 AM »

Quote from: mjb765 on October 23, 2011, 12:36:49 AM

Nice looking covers Don.....I am looking for something different too for when I take the legs off this winter for the suspension upgrade....

This shop had some options other than the flames MJ. The Yafterburner pieces from Yaffe are my favorite of all the current options I know of right now. Ness has recently released something close to the Yafterburner pieces now too. They're what Harley just released in black. Though from Ness there's a chrome option also. All the billet pieces look better than Mother Harley old pieces that give the impression of stamped tin though. So I'm pleased to see any of the current options.

mjb765 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 23, 2011, 01:33:59 AM »

Finish it off with the Yaxle. 2nd item on the page...

http://baggernation.com/products-wheels.htm

Twolanerider · « **Reply #15 on:** October 23, 2011, 06:49:34 AM »

Quote from: mjb765 on October 23, 2011, 01:33:59 AM

Finish it off with the Yaxle. 2nd item on the page...

http://baggernation.com/products-wheels.htm

No, I'm skipping that part. Put one of those on someone's bike here a few month's ago. Like the look just fine. Didn't like the amount of torque required on a relatively small allen headed fastener there on the end. Someday in regular service that thing is going to round out.

2k · « **Reply #16 on:** October 23, 2011, 08:56:07 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on October 22, 2011, 12:15:48 PM

Had seen the relatively common Ness covers and the new pieces from Mother Harley. The OE for those has both a chrome and the black pieces Harley still only offers. Had also seen and really like the "Yafterburner" pieces from Yaffe. Have those on the Road King project so couldn't use them again on another bike in the same garage. That would be oh so gauche.

Hadn't seen these until a week ago though. From a company called SMT Machining. When I ordered they only had black pieces in stock. They pulled a black set out of inventory then stripped them and had them chromed. Still had them here in about ten days. Very pleasant folks to buy from and the parts are nice. They're going on the old SEEG sometime sooner rather than later.

WOW!!! Talk about customer service!!!! Went to a lot of trouble to make a customer happy. ALL retailers should be this way. Most would say....."Out of stock, it will be about 2 months."

Twolanerider · « **Reply #17 on:** October 23, 2011, 01:38:38 PM »

Quote from: 2ksoftail on October 23, 2011, 08:56:07 AM

WOW!!! Talk about customer service!!!! Went to a lot of trouble to make a customer happy. ALL retailers should be this way. Most would say....."Out of stock, it will be about 2 months."

I had the same impression. Could've easily and correctly said "sorry, out of stock right now." Instead they went above and beyond sent some really nice parts.

Ghost Rider · « **Reply #18 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:41:24 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on October 23, 2011, 06:49:34 AM

No, I'm skipping that part. Put one of those on someone's bike here a few month's ago. Like the look just fine. Didn't like the amount of torque required on a relatively small allen headed fastener there on the end. Someday in regular service that thing is going to round out.

Hey, don't you put that curse on me! Besides, I'm counting on the installer to oversee all "regular service."

mjb765 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:46:28 PM »

Quote from: Ghost Rider on October 25, 2011, 09:41:24 PM

Hey, don't you put that curse on me! Besides, I'm counting on the installer to oversee all "regular service."

How does that axle look installed on the bike--looks really nice in the pic of the website.....

Twolanerider · « **Reply #20 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:50:16 PM »

Quote from: Ghost Rider on October 25, 2011, 09:41:24 PM

Hey, don't you put that curse on me! Besides, I'm counting on the installer to oversee all "regular service."

Was that your bike?

Black one, I remember.

I almost didn't put the super duper loctite on that during assembly despite the mftr instructions. Tightening that small allen head gave me the heebie jeebies. When it comes out again we'll hit it with a 1/4" impact wrench and let it break the loctite before pulling on it very hard by hand.

Worst case the forks, wheel and fender can all come out together and just be replaced with new stuff

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Ghost Rider · « **Reply #21 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:51:08 PM »

Quote from: mjb765 on October 25, 2011, 09:46:28 PM

How does that axle look installed on the bike--looks really nice in the pic of the website.....

I think it looks damn cool, but I am biased.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #22 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:51:56 PM »

Quote from: mjb765 on October 25, 2011, 09:46:28 PM

How does that axle look installed on the bike--looks really nice in the pic of the website.....

Objective observer here. It looked great. Especially in complement with all the other matching bits Kermit got at the same time. Still didn't like that axle fastner though. But it'll be fine. Really (gawd I hope so).

mjb765 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:54:17 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on October 25, 2011, 09:50:16 PM

Was that your bike?

Black one, I remember.

I almost didn't put the super duper loctite on that during assembly despite the mftr instructions. Tightening that small allen head gave me the heebie jeebies. When it comes out again we'll hit it with a 1/4" impact wrench and let it break the loctite before pulling on it very hard by hand.

Worst case the forks, wheel and fender can all come out together and just be replaced with new stuff !

At least you have a backup plan

Ghost Rider · « **Reply #24 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:54:54 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on October 25, 2011, 09:50:16 PM

Was that your bike?

Black one, I remember.

I almost didn't put the super duper loctite on that during assembly despite the mftr instructions. Tightening that small allen head gave me the heebie jeebies. When it comes out again we'll hit it with a 1/4" impact wrench and let it break the loctite before pulling on it very hard by hand.

Worst case the forks, wheel and fender can all come out together and just be replaced with new stuff !

I guess I'll just have to trade it in on a red bike before it needs a front tire, or brakes...

Twolanerider · « **Reply #25 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:58:38 PM »

Quote from: Ghost Rider on October 25, 2011, 09:54:54 PM

I guess I'll just have to trade it in on a red bike before it needs a front tire, or brakes...

Noooooo!!!! I like Kermit! I just got used to all that green! Kermit is cool. We'll figure something out

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Twolanerider · « **Reply #26 on:** November 05, 2011, 11:34:47 PM »

Much better than the plain tin covers. The chromed engraving on the fork covers is now going to be a nice complement to the flamed housings on the front signal/running lights.

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