New Exhaust

[Mastiff Rider64]

I've reached out to Frankie, and he is saying the same old thing that he is still getting everything moved from Cali to Florida to his new shop. On FB he is calming to have made a few sets of one off customs for a few guys, but IDK. Most his pictures are of him and his boys at the beach on trips and other family things. None of him working or his come back shop or anything like that.

 

[Snuffy]

Yes...I really liked Andrew. We spent quite a while talking about my bike. I told him that I was getting alot of corrosion on on Bolts and fittings. He asked me if the bike was on a concrete patio (outside); then told me that moisture will evaporate from the slab then move upwards into the tarp...essentially trapping it. He suggested I put down a rubber backed outdoor rug. When he said that I knew he was right. I've stored the bike outside under (patio & awning) for three years. I only started getting corrosion about six months ago...when I REMOVED my rubber mat! The mat was looking a little ratty from spilled oil and cleaning products so I pulled it up. I never thought of it as a moisture barrier. He nailed it...no doubt that's the source of my corrosion problems. So yes, I really appreciate the time he spent talking with me and caring enough about my bike to suggest a solution.

I would suggest getting horse mats from tractor supply or most farm stores have them. They are big thick rubber that will last forever on a patio. Also quite economical. Also get a waterproof cover that can breathe instead of a tarp.

 

[82ndAirborne]

Well please let Frankie know that I would love a set as soon as he's willing. I offered a bonus to him as well in an earlier post. I'd have to search to find the amount but I absolutely stand by it. Even if I could get them by end of Summer...even Fall, I'm still interested. So I'd be very grateful to you for passing along that information. Before I started my restoration project I envisioned his pipes. I never considered that I couldn't get them. Like so many other parts they are quickly running out.

 

[82ndAirborne]

I would suggest getting horse mats from tractor supply or most farm stores have them. They are big thick rubber that will last forever on a patio. Also quite economical. Also get a waterproof cover that can breathe instead of a tarp.

The mat I had before was purchased at LOWES. It was on a roll so you could specify length. The one I bought recently is identical; except wider (3'). Also, I bought an outdoor K9 cover from Eric (when he was working with Donna at BigDogPartsKingpen). Since he keeps his bike indoors he let me buy it. It was basically new, with BIG DOG logo and a zipper compartment containing an extension that allows for the Sissy Bar. I also have a stretchable dust cover that fits tightly so that goes on underneath.

I really hate keeping my bike outside, but I have no choice at the moment. I had just completed a small metal building at my parents while I cared for them...well almost completed. I purchased a Split System Heating & Air but never installed it.

 

[82ndAirborne]

I ordered a set of Strut Plugs (Last set) from a BIG Dog shop in Sweden. They do not normally sell to America but made an exception. While at the site I saw two Big Dog flags. I ordered those too. I got them for my shop back at my parents home. Planning to return there in a couple of years and thought the flags would look good.

 

[Snuffy]

The mat I had before was purchased at LOWES. It was on a roll so you could specify length. The one I bought recently is identical; except wider (3'). Also, I bought an outdoor K9 cover from Eric (when he was working with Donna at BigDogPartsKingpen). Since he keeps his bike indoors he let me buy it. It was basically new, with BIG DOG logo and a zipper compartment containing an extension that allows for the Sissy Bar. I also have a stretchable dust cover that fits tightly so that goes on underneath.

I really hate keeping my bike outside, but I have no choice at the moment. I had just completed a small metal building at my parents while I cared for them...well almost completed. I purchased a Split System Heating & Air but never installed it.

The mats at tractor supply are much thicker and are 4x6 I think. They hold up much better than the rolled up ones. They are just too thin

 

[82ndAirborne]

I'll have a look. I really need at least 10 foot. I do agree about thickness. Something as simple as a good quality mat could have saved me ALOT of time and money.