950 se secret stash and crash bar mods..

Pitster · 09-15-2010, 02:24 PM

My little secret stash and crash bar mods..

Have a look and let me know what you think.

I wanted to accomplish two things.
1) Add some strength to the known weak sub frame.
2) Add some storage but keep the twin exhaust look.

I know, gutting a Remus its a expensive way to add storage but I really wanted to keep the look of the twins!
Basically I installed the 2-1 adapter pipes and took the guts out of my Remus, caped both ends, took the rivets out and made some "fake" rivets, welded some nuts to the end cap so I could use a thumb type fastener to remove it.

Works great for tools, tubes, water bottle, fuel bottle, or whatever other secret stash you like to smuggle. All in all I think it turned out great. You should see the looks I get from my buddies on the trail when I take apart my exhaust system and bull out a fresh footlong sub!!

I bent up the crash bars to help protect the Remus cans and add some strength to the weak subframe. Also works great for soft bags and tying other gear. Next time I will spend a little more time cleaning up my welds but I think they turned out great for first time prototype!

Pitster · 09-15-2010, 02:26 PM

madrid mark · 09-15-2010, 02:38 PM

Very nice. Did you make the racks(guards)?? Looks like some type of bag bolts to them.??

charlie264 · 09-15-2010, 02:43 PM

Like the bars....How ££££

Pitster · 09-15-2010, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madrid mark

Very nice. Did you make the racks(guards)?? Looks like some type of bag bolts to them.??

Yeah I made the racks, I have used them for mounting some extra fuel packs. I will try and get some pic of that as well. Basically I just made the attach points so I could use them for mounting additonal accessories. (not really sure what yet, other then fuel packs). They also work great for soft bags and help keep the bags off the heat of the exhaust system.

Pitster · 09-15-2010, 02:52 PM

Here are a few more of the bike with the crash bars/racks on it.

The paint looks a little off because of the dust, but it is actually a very good KTM Orange powder coating on it.

mookymoo · 09-15-2010, 02:57 PM

No way youre going to smoke all that on your own mate...

dogsslober · 09-15-2010, 03:07 PM

Racks are super nice

Seeing how Berg doesnt make his org. ones for the se any more, you could prob sale some of those

Got my vote for best looking SE racks yet.

Pitster · 09-15-2010, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogsslober

Racks are super nice

Seeing how Berg doesnt make his org. ones for the se any more, you could prob sale some of those

Got my vote for best looking SE racks yet.

Thanks!!!
I may make some sets, but what are guys willing to pay?

Sugar Free · 09-15-2010, 03:20 PM

Great looking SE, and great looking racks!

pfdskipper · 09-15-2010, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitster

Thanks!!!
I may make some sets, but what are guys willing to pay?

59.95

plus I'll throw in a template for your subframe repair,,,,,which you likely will be cracking soon.

Actually, you should be fine, just keep the weight inside that rear top-box VERY MINIMAL!!

Very nice job

Pitster · 09-15-2010, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfdskipper

59.95

plus I'll throw in a template for your subframe repair,,,,,which you likely will be cracking soon.

Actually, you should be fine, just keep the weight inside that rear top-box VERY MINIMAL!!

Very nice job

$59.95 WOW that is too cheap for me, these things are too much work!!
If I get 6 guys that want them I will make them for $149.95 a set.

Oh, and on the subframe, yeah I reworked mine and added some strength it is as well.

charlie264 · 09-15-2010, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitster

$59.95 WOW that is too cheap for me, these things are too much work!!
If I get 6 guys that want them I will make them for $149.95 a set.

Oh, and on the subframe, yeah I reworked mine and added some strength it is as well.

Ruins the SE’s clean lines.

pfdskipper · 09-15-2010, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitster

$59.95 WOW that is too cheap for me, these things are too much work!!
If I get 6 guys that want them I will make them for $149.95 a set.

Oh, and on the subframe, yeah I reworked mine and added some strength it is as well.

Well, I wasnt too far off. 59.95 per side is what I meant

Stobie · 09-15-2010, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitster

If I get 6 guys that want them I will make them for $149.95 a set.

09-15-2010, 02:24 PM	#1
Pitster ^OP miniac Joined: Aug 2007 Oddometer: 343	950 se secret stash and crash bar mods.. My little secret stash and crash bar mods.. Have a look and let me know what you think. I wanted to accomplish two things. 1) Add some strength to the known weak sub frame. 2) Add some storage but keep the twin exhaust look. I know, gutting a Remus its a expensive way to add storage but I really wanted to keep the look of the twins! Basically I installed the 2-1 adapter pipes and took the guts out of my Remus, caped both ends, took the rivets out and made some "fake" rivets, welded some nuts to the end cap so I could use a thumb type fastener to remove it. Works great for tools, tubes, water bottle, fuel bottle, or whatever other secret stash you like to smuggle. All in all I think it turned out great. You should see the looks I get from my buddies on the trail when I take apart my exhaust system and bull out a fresh footlong sub!! I bent up the crash bars to help protect the Remus cans and add some strength to the weak subframe. Also works great for soft bags and tying other gear. Next time I will spend a little more time cleaning up my welds but I think they turned out great for first time prototype! __________________ www.pitsterpro.com Pitster Pro, Mini Bikes, Pit bikes and Play bikes, Side x Side, ATV www.nomadrider.com Adventure luggage and gear Pitster screwed with this post 09-15-2010 at 07:23 PM

09-15-2010, 02:26 PM	#2
Pitster ^OP miniac Joined: Aug 2007 Oddometer: 343	__________________ www.pitsterpro.com Pitster Pro, Mini Bikes, Pit bikes and Play bikes, Side x Side, ATV www.nomadrider.com Adventure luggage and gear

09-15-2010, 02:38 PM	#3
madrid mark migrant film worker Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Madrid N.M. Oddometer: 282	Very nice. Did you make the racks(guards)?? Looks like some type of bag bolts to them.?? __________________ Old age is the most unexpected of all things that happen to a man. Anarchism is a game at which the Police can beat you.

09-15-2010, 02:43 PM	#4
charlie264 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Blighty Oddometer: 5,017	Like the bars....How ££££ __________________ Beauty is truth and truth is beauty. Charlie's Side Stand Relocator.

09-15-2010, 02:52 PM	#6
Pitster ^OP miniac Joined: Aug 2007 Oddometer: 343	Here are a few more of the bike with the crash bars/racks on it. The paint looks a little off because of the dust, but it is actually a very good KTM Orange powder coating on it. __________________ www.pitsterpro.com Pitster Pro, Mini Bikes, Pit bikes and Play bikes, Side x Side, ATV www.nomadrider.com Adventure luggage and gear Pitster screwed with this post 09-15-2010 at 03:18 PM

09-15-2010, 02:57 PM	#7
mookymoo Mookish Mook Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Either UK or Australia ... Oddometer: 4,287	No way youre going to smoke all that on your own mate...

09-15-2010, 03:07 PM	#8
dogsslober No neck tie, Ti neck Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Morgan Hill Ca Oddometer: 572	Nice Racks are super nice Seeing how Berg doesnt make his org. ones for the se any more, you could prob sale some of those Got my vote for best looking SE racks yet.

09-15-2010, 03:20 PM	#10
Sugar Free Proudest Monkey Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Oddometer: 4	Great looking SE, and great looking racks!

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