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 Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:21 am Post subject: Anyone succesfully boosted Fuoco passeneger foot rests? |
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There's a few ideas floating around about how to boost the height and width of the fugly,s passenger footrests but has anyone got round to doing it  If so any chance of some pics.
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Not done it yet (the wife must have stumpy legs  ), but I plan on removing the checker plate only, cutting a block of wood about 3mm smaller all the way round, to match the profile. Get some cheap checker plate and wrap it around the block, use longer bolts and re-fit.
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| Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:24 am Post subject: |
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| SOELEY wrote: | | Not done it yet (the wife must have stumpy legs ), but I plan on removing the checker plate only, cutting a block of wood about 3mm smaller all the way round, to match the profile. Get some cheap checker plate and wrap it around the block, use longer bolts and re-fit. |
get some ali sheet laser cut to match the profile complete with holes for the bolts and build the footrests as high as you need, 3 pieces? 10 pieces? infinatley adjustable....all you would need to do would be to buy longer bolts to mount also piece of laser cut chequer plate on top for looks......
is this do-able?
all we need if it is, is a friendly laser cutter man.....
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| Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:39 am Post subject: |
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 ill sort it for you no probs........i need a card shape the same size with the holes marked and what material and thickness you want 
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| Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:02 pm Post subject: |
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| GAVSKIN wrote: | | ill sort it for you no probs........i need a card shape the same size with the holes marked and what material and thickness you want |
...and there he is!! i knew we had a friendly laser cutter out there
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| Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds good I really like the idea of adjustable height. Might come in handy if the dragon grows her legs.......or i change the dragon Seriously though ive got to get this done sooner rather than later cos she wants to start comin to the Nationals this year and maybe a trip abroad. God help me, i will have to behave 
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Dont worry Monty, Woolacombe is a sacred male bastion. Fleece says you is going to doss with us this year. Have you been tempted again by my now legendary ( and aptly named) Full Monty brecky I should set up shop and sell them.......we would be rich ha ha.
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Yer i should pay you. i even fell asleep
Im waiting for my holiday to be confirmed then we will book some digs
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Started work on the footrests today. I took off the checker plate and used it as template on some 2 inch blocks. After cutting out the blocks i used a thin plank of wood, shaped and attached it to the blocks. So far so good. I'm thinking of tidying it up with some narrow beading, spraying it black and finishing it off with a non slip sand paper grip like on skateboards. It might sound rough and ready but more by accident than design it acctualy doesnt look out of place. If all goes well i will post some pics of the finished job
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Not thought of some chequered flooring and make some foot plates at the same time to match 
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| Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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| monty9120 wrote: | | Not thought of some chequered flooring and make some foot plates at the same time to match |
top idea mont
perhaps getting them laser cut and build them up using like layers until you get the height you need, maybe use ally for the layer bits and chequerplate just for the top bit, all you'd need then would be the right length bolts to suit, i'm liking your style mont.
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Im in the process of making some for mine. not sure if i will like them though, look good on runners not sure on bigger scoot
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| Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:53 am Post subject: |
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I'm just using stuff that is readily to hand at the moment. The grip tape is easier for me to use than the checker plate cos ive not got the tools to hand. I may get them finished off some time in the future. The blocks will be easily removable so i will only have them on when i need them for the missus to use.They also need to be easy to get off so that i can get to the spark plug inspection cover.
I will get Fleece to give an unbiased opinion of me handywork.
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Is it that bad
Nah only kidding mate, good on ya for doing it anyway
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