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ammo can

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by medicaldawg, Sep 13, 2011.

  1. medicaldawg

    medicaldawg New Member

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    whats the best way to attach ammo cans and what side works best. I wana put one on mine and put all the electronics in there.
     
    medicaldawg, Sep 13, 2011
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    if you have a single exhaust then the side opposite that but I'd do both sides. put some tools in the other
     
    Militant_Buddhist, Sep 13, 2011
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  3. MiGhost

    MiGhost Well-Known Member

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    How about a bit more info?
    What bike?
    Stock, Bobbed, otherwise?
    What has been done so that the electronics need to be moved?

    To many missing pieces to give a reasonable answer.

    Update your signature with your bike info, Help us, help you.

    Ghost
     
    MiGhost, Sep 13, 2011
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  4. medicaldawg

    medicaldawg New Member

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    81 xj 650
    bobber
    i wana move the battey from under the seat to the ammo can. i want to put the all the electronics in there including the switch. ive ordered some ape lane spliters from tc bros. gonna build a bobb seat. will post a pic this evening
     
    medicaldawg, Sep 14, 2011
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  5. MiGhost

    MiGhost Well-Known Member

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    Best guess
    Use 2 ammo cans attached to the sides using u-bolts to attach to the frame.
    Bobber frames do not leave much room for positioning.

    Fair warning!!
    DO NOT hide the regulator/rectifier inside an ammo can. This part requires steady airflow over the fins to keep cool.

    Ghost
     
    MiGhost, Sep 14, 2011
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  6. thorin

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    here's a couple pics of my installation...
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    i bent some flat steel stock i bought at home depot to mount on the rear fender and provide support under the ammo cans. i added another flat steel bar from the cans to the frame to provide stability. i then ran a bolt between the 2 braces to stop side-to-side vibration. they work great!
     
    thorin, Sep 15, 2011
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    Off topic... but sweet bike. Like the matchingheadlight + ammo cans
     
    jmilliken, Sep 15, 2011
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    I'm not into bobbers ..... BUT yours does look good!!! I really like it. One question, does water bother the connections at the head light with it exposed to the rain like that??
     
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  9. thorin

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    i think your question is directed at me. if so, the exposed wiring on the bottom of the headlamp will soon be rectified. my goal was to fab a nacelle or shroud around the 7" headlamp (sourced from a vetter fairing). i've got the top done and the template for the bottom half but haven't had time to complete yet.
    i did take a 700-mile roundtrip w/the bike recently and no wiring issues surfaced. i'm sure the front fender helps a bit.
    thanks
     
    thorin, Sep 16, 2011
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