usmcpedroza
XS400 Member
I want one now!!LOL
Man, I'll maybe steal this idea from you...or something similar... I don't like my right engine cover too much, It's too simple imo... Luckily I have still enough time to think this out (I presume 1 year or longer with my slow progress). Do you know how thick (cca) is this wall? Is it possible to put this piece of "glass" from the inside of the cover without the outside frame? Another way to go could be some engraving
not sure what cca is?
and what is this wall?
nothing can be mounted inside the cover as the clutch basket is very close. you need to get a rebated porthole and perspex. after 1000 miles it still great and doesn't leak.
This mod seems to be very popular. Some companies are even making them for bikes. There are a lot of them on the web and I remember even seeing this done on one of those biker build offs back in 05 or 06 I think jesse rooke did one for it. Some pics of some that I have seen on other bikes for some inspiration
Drewpy, can you show a how to make the alternator cover???
Other than the (cool) cosmetic feature, does this offer any practical benefit? Like being able to judge clutch wear? Has the engine oil stained the Lexan?
I used the original alternator cover, I think I have some pictures on Photobucket that I used to do it. It all depends on what you can get hold of.
http://xs400flattracker.blogspot.com/2011/02/im-in-heaven-pressie-came-today.html I guess you got it from a guy that makes them. Does he have a ebay store or was he from the forum. Can he make more?