Chuckamazuk's Build Thread: [XQ]

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chuckamazuk

Discussion Starter · Jun 29, 2010 (Edited)

Here's my build thread. It's about time I got around to putting this together. I have forgotten when I did what so I'm adding everything in no particular order to get started. I call my X, XQ, a play on my last name, so I had a badge made for it.

Here is the custom badge that Creepy hooked me up with:

Custom Homelink: Link to Write-Up

Power Inverter: Link to Write-Up

Maglite Mount:

ScanGaugeII:

Custom Seat Covers [ZigZag's from Mongolia]:

Idler Arm Brace: Link to Write-Up

PML:

Custom Roof Rack (DepHep style):

Custom Sliders: Link to thread

Custom Light Bar: Link to Write-Up
[Update] These lights are now on my roof rack and a set of Hella Optilux 1200's are in their place. See HERE.

Recent Pic @ Coal Creek (5/15-5/16):

I have plenty of mods in my head so I'll be updating this as I go.

Chuck

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ejwoods

· #2 · Jun 29, 2010

Sweet stuff man. Can't wait to see where else you go with the build.

Rons04X

· #3 · Jun 29, 2010

Looks great man!

Drake

· #4 · Jun 29, 2010

Nice!

Major rep points for you for providing links to the "How-To's" on your mods. That's a great idea and will be a huge help to members.

TimRich

· #5 · Jun 29, 2010

Very nice! X2 on the links Drake mentioned...

jmartin79

· #6 · Jun 29, 2010

Drake said:
Nice!

Major rep points for you for providing links to the "How-To's" on your mods. That's a great idea and will be a huge help to members.

Agreed, great idea.. Rep points coming your way.

baldybarton

· #7 · Jun 29, 2010

Those sliders are sick, could you send me some dimensions so i could look at making some???

tylas1

· #8 · Jun 29, 2010

nice

chuckamazuk

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jun 30, 2010

Thanks y'all. Now my mod kick has just ramped up! Doh!

Chuck

chuckamazuk

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jul 1, 2010

Forgot about my CB... Cobra 75 WXST. I placed the box under my drivers seat and mounted the antenna to a tab on my roof rack.

Chuck

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baldybarton

· #11 · Jul 1, 2010

Did you just mount the roof basket to the roof mount? is it supported any where else.

drbandkgb

· #12 · Jul 1, 2010

There is a good write up on this type of basket. on the New X

Ive seen chucks its very nice

chuckamazuk

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jul 3, 2010 (Edited)

baldybarton said:
Did you just mount the roof basket to the roof mount? is it supported any where else.

The support bars on my rack sit on top of the X's aluminum rails. There is weatherstripping in place between the racks/rails to prevent noise/movement. It is secured with four grade 10.9 metric bolts (overkill), one at each corner. I drilled the holes a 1/16" wider than the bolt to allow for heat expansion. It is solid.

drbandkgb said:
Ive seen chucks its very nice

Thanks!

Chuck

chuckamazuk

Discussion Starter · #14 · Jul 6, 2010 (Edited)

I'm working on some lighting upgrades/changes...lots more to do but here are some teaser pics...I can't wait until I can show the finished product!

[Added hole shot for clarity]

Chuck

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drbandkgb

· #15 · Jul 6, 2010

I like where your adding switches

chuckamazuk

Discussion Starter · #16 · Jul 21, 2010

I finally got around to fabbing up a light bar for my roof rack lights. Now that everything is in place I'll start getting my relay's/wiring in order. I'll get pics up here once they turn on.

I need to make a couple of adjustments and it will be rock solid.

Chuck

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TimRich

· #17 · Jul 21, 2010

Looks good Chuck! I like the lo profile look. Have you driven around at all to see if there is any vibration between the light bar and farring?

chuckamazuk

Discussion Starter · #18 · Jul 21, 2010

I do hear some addition drag noise with the lights up there but it isn't bad. There is roughly a .5" gap between the lights and the fairing so I don't expect them to actually touch. The light bar is pretty solid so there is minimal flex.

Chuck

kizzolie

· #19 · Jul 21, 2010

whats the button opposite of the cig lighter above the radio for?

chuckamazuk

Discussion Starter · #20 · Jul 21, 2010

kizzolie said:
whats the button opposite of the cig lighter above the radio for?

It's my garage door opener. Check out the write-up if you want to know more.

Chuck

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