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Magnetic glove box doors with a twist
« on: November 19, 2011, 11:50:30 PM »
I just installed the HD magnetic glove box doors, and they are quite an improvement over the original snap ons.  I wasn't happy with the HW that came with the kit for the bottom edge (black button heads), so I decided to try something different.



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Re: Magnetic glove box doors with a twist
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2011, 02:28:35 AM »
mattm, nice touch with the chrome bolts. I noticed in the picture that you have the chrome air baffle. Does it stop wind from coming up between the tank and the fairing. I think I would remove it in summer because I tend to ride in some very hot  weather, but even in  SO Cal it can get cool when you come home late at night during the winter months. Just wondered.CAHDBIKER
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Re: Magnetic glove box doors with a twist
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2011, 08:32:35 AM »
Quote from: mattm on November 19, 2011, 11:50:30 PM
I just installed the HD magnetic glove box doors, and they are quite an improvement over the original snap ons.  I wasn't happy with the HW that came with the kit for the bottom edge (black button heads), so I decided to try something different.




Nice touch, Ive been waiting for a non locking set of one handed doors, do the magnets seal securely?
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Re: Magnetic glove box doors with a twist
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2011, 10:19:53 AM »
The magnets grab very securely. I have no worries about coming open while riding.  The chrome air baffle works pretty well I guess.  I get less buffeting with it on. As far as removing it when hot, don't bother. I leave it on all the time, and I ride in 100+ degree weather all during the summer here it Texas.  Makes no difference in oil temp. 
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Re: Magnetic glove box doors with a twist
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2011, 10:48:28 AM »
Nice mod!
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Re: Magnetic glove box doors with a twist
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2011, 11:42:46 AM »
The chrome bolt is different and opens the door for other ideas,,,   Never thought of moddig this, betcha we see somthing in the next HD 'toy catalog' i.e.  skull buttons   :P
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Re: Magnetic glove box doors with a twist
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2011, 05:59:50 PM »
I also found that you can use the HD license plate HW here as well.  So that opens the door to all those parts (including skulls)
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Re: Magnetic glove box doors with a twist
« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2011, 08:19:32 AM »
Even if a mod don't move me, I like unique. GREAT JOB!!
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Re: Magnetic glove box doors with a twist
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2011, 01:50:25 PM »
well made accessory, the little magnets are super strong for their size, no problem with them opening by accident.
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Re: Magnetic glove box doors with a twist
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2011, 08:30:32 AM »
Quote from: mattm on November 20, 2011, 05:59:50 PM
I also found that you can use the HD license plate HW here as well.  So that opens the door to all those parts (including skulls)

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