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[Puzzled]

After installing my Pioneer AVIC N2 in my Glide I was concerned about rain geting in the radio if it were to be sitting outside while at an event. So I scored a piece of HDPE from BigJim on Chopperweb.net to make my cover out of. My intentions were to make a cover that would be a tight fit in the stock OD opening while allowing the radio OD to sit inside of the cover.

Here is what I started with. A piece of HDPE, a chrome trim piece for the OD and a paper template for the area to be cut.

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The initial pass after squaring the piece and laying out the cut lines.

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Getting a little closer to the correct depth.

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Almost done.

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Down to the final touchup pass.

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The machining part is done here. Now it is time for the hand sanding and fitting it to the bike.

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From the top all sanded down and ready to test.

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The inside of the cover all sanded and ready for use.

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The fit from the front. It fits so tight I may not have to use any velcro.

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From the top. I'd be surprised if any substantial amount of water got in around the cover.

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From the side. The fit is so tight I don't think even several big bumps would knock it off. I may use velcro for added security. I also considered a teather just in case it does let loose.

[Ripp]

That's what I like, a good tight fit. Do you have access to a cnc machine? You could put a cool bar and shield on the top side to dress it up a little.

                                                                Later, Ripp [smiley=alien.gif] [smiley=alien.gif]

[hogdooz]

Hey Puzzled, now that you have the process down, when does the manufacture start?  I'll be first on the list! Great idea! Last time I washed my bike, I guess a little too much water hit it and I got an error code.