180 Mods.

MossRoad · Sep 21, 2006

Looks good. I like the fenders. Nice work.

As to how to edit posts.. if you hit the edit button, then choose the GO ADVANCED button, you can find the MANAGE ATTACHMENTS button. That opens the same window that you use when you upload stuff. Just select which picture you want to remove and hit REMOVE. Then close that window and hit the SAVE button.

ethr · Sep 21, 2006

Awesome! Inspriational! Can't wait to start modding mine next summer.

Beechwood · Sep 21, 2006

Mossroad;
Thanks for deleting that extra picture for me. I gave up trying to figure it out myself.

Bob;
I think it would pretty hard to relocate your oil cooler to make room for a carry all. Thats what I like about the 180--- a basic no thrills ,no frills machine that lends itself to modifications. I have a couple of more ideas in the works but I'll keep them a secret for now. Except for the next reply below.

Beechwood · Sep 21, 2006

I wasn't going to post these pictures until I was finished, but heres a sneak peak. The tape shows the approx. location of the side windows and rear lid.
It's a good way to keep things dry if I'm snowplowing or working in the rain!. The overall Ht. from the ground to the top of the cap is 48".
The bed size is 36" wide x 32 1/2" long. The added weight of the carry all and cap is approx 72 lbs.

Highridge · Sep 21, 2006

Very, very nice! I like the lights too.

Beechwood · Oct 5, 2006

Well I finished the dual exhaust conversion after getting home from work today. I'll see how the performance is this weekend, I'm doing some excavation work for a buddy. I let the engine Idle for 15 minutes after the installation and I can honestly say I have lowered the heat in the engine compartment by at least 50%. The engine runs a lot smoother and it dosen't backfire anymore when I shut it off regardless of the throttle position. The noise level is a lot less plus it has that sweet low beefy sound. Heres a few pictures of the installation.

Barryh · Oct 5, 2006

Dang I’m impressed. Nice job, now I wonder what she’ll do in the quarter mile.

Phils · Oct 5, 2006

Beechwood,

That is SOOOOOOOO SWEET!!!!

And I'll be giving serious consideration to trying this myself. I wouldn't have the [excellent] carryall bed w/fenders, but I don't see where having the mufflers just "hanging out there" would be a problem.

I don't see where the muffler supports attach. Or did you remove them and just let the mufflers rely on the exhaust pipe for support?

Are you going to market the "kit" with instructions to the rest of us?

Phil

Beechwood · Oct 5, 2006

Barryh said:
Dang I’m impressed. Nice job, now I wonder what she’ll do in the quarter mile.

The chrome muffler tips I welded on are good for at least 10 more HP

The heat reduction in the engine compartment far exceded my expectations.

Beechwood · Oct 5, 2006

Phils said:
Beechwood,

That is SOOOOOOOO SWEET!!!!

And I'll be giving serious consideration to trying this myself. I wouldn't have the [excellent] carryall bed w/fenders, but I don't see where having the mufflers just "hanging out there" would be a problem.

I don't see where the muffler supports attach. Or did you remove them and just let the mufflers rely on the exhaust pipe for support?

Are you going to market the "kit" with instructions to the rest of us?

Phil

I removed the factory welded muffler brackets because they would not work on my setup. I,ll be fabricating some new brackets once I figure out the best place to mount them. The mufflers are very light and are securely clamped to the manifold pipe ,so I'll run it as is for now and see how it works out.