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Ideas to hide electronics on xj650 hardtail

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by XJoe, Nov 6, 2014.

  1. XJoe

    XJoe Member

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    Ok.. I have see a few ideas for hiding the electronics by the battery... but I need more directly from you guys... help ideas please!!
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    Orange-n-Black Well-Known Member

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    I would mock up the rear first, put the battery in and see how much space is left. That will be a big determination about the electronics box.
    One of the members here made a octagon shaped box and put the regulator on the end to vent. That's another consideration heat build up, you'll want to vent but not let water in.
     
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  3. wink1018

    wink1018 Active Member

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    Find a Harley oil tank with battery holder. Gut the tank and relocate electronics into tank.
     
    wink1018, Nov 7, 2014
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    there's a cave behind the steering neck in the frame
     
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  5. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Th coils take up some of that area though....
     
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    I saw someplace someone mounted an old tin first aid kit right under the seat
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    engraverwilliam, Nov 7, 2014
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    thats a neat idea, I love unique. This will be a project I must tackle down the road as wel.
     
    Josh phillips, Jan 1, 2015
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    Thinner ammo boxes are also an idea. I have a few of those, will probably utilize one of 'em on my build. :)
     
    Skwerly, Jan 1, 2015
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Just be sure that the voltage regulator gets plenty of air moving over it. Pushing a bike home sucks.
     
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