03-21-2006, 05:59 PM | #1 |
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Making 12.0 Fit Better With the Handlebar Guard
I originally didn't like how the handlebar guard impeded access to the 12.0 bag zipper. The back face of the bag is somewhat rigid because it includes a built-in stiffener. This rigid portion of the bag is pushed up behind the guard so that the top of the bag is just about even with the guard. This pulled the zipper pretty close to the guard. The bag stiffener can be removed by accessing it inside through a flap retained by velcro. I didn't know the stiffener could be removed until I started looking at the how the bag and guard related to each other. The bag fits much better when its back surface can conform to the Segway handlebar and control column - with or without the handlebar guard installed. Access to my 12.0 bag is now unimpeded by the handlebar guard with the stiffener removed. Glen |
05-11-2006, 11:40 AM | #2 |
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Glen,
I also didn't like the fit between the guard and the bag. So you just removed the stiffner all together? I was thinking of cutting it shorter but wasn't sure. Your thoughts? Greg |
05-11-2006, 12:13 PM | #3 |
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Cool.
I also like your Garman Forerunner, perfect little gps for a Seg. Cheap, long battery life and easy to take with you.
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Rather than cut the original stiffener, I think I'll cut a smaller one from some scrap mat board (the thin cardboard used to mount photos). This material will be plenty stiff yet won't have sharp edges that could cut a hole in the bag's fabric. Glen |
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05-11-2006, 01:03 PM | #5 | |
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GPS Mount
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At night I turn the GPS display illumination on continuously . . . my own lighted dashboard! Glen |
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05-11-2006, 02:45 PM | #6 |
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Glen -
Where did you find the yellow reflective tape? I found 3M white/silver at my local hardware store, but can't find yellow anywhere, and would prefer that to match my yellow trim.
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Also see here: http://home.gci.net/~glen/segway/pic/illum/02.html Perhaps something transparent, yellow, and sticky can be applied over the white/silver retro-reflective tape? Another piece of clear yellow tape? Yellow permanent marker? A coat of candy-yellow paint before the tape is cut? |
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Stiffener Must Be Flexible To Install
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05-11-2006, 07:21 PM | #10 |
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GlenDs Seg
I'd call your Seg the Jonny Cash model...(All-in-Black)
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