The TSM-SP now has its tools in place and the convertible pannier mounted. Then I realized I didn’t think of a spot to keep oil. In my lovely bag, no way. Jacket pocket, sounds like a recipe for a ruined shirt. There has to be a free spot on the bike. Under the seat is the answer!
There is a hollow just big enough to house 2 vials of oil. Leah and I are (were) Flaviar members and I’ve been saving the little booze tasting bottles. Now I just needed to make something to hold the bottles in place.
I still had a ton of marine vinyl and some dog leash left so back to the sewing machine!
I ended up making a tiny pouch that straps around the frame and leaves the vials suspended as a bit of a shock absorption system. I made one for each TSM and they fit perfectly, even with the different seat mounts.
Just when I thought I was finished with the TSM-SP, Benji and the guys from Treats find tiny fairings. I need one! Bonus they were having a sale! Yay!
In a couple days I had the magical fairing in hand…well in Leah’s hand for these shots.
I made a quick mount for it out of some 22 gauge steel and poof!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNDzci0DM6_
It is only attached to the spot where the plastic rivets connected the windshield to the headlight surround. After sleeping on it for a while I painted the brace black and added a camera mount. I also added velcro ties that attach to the triple-tree.
Now it looks like this…
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTWi6IJBuuC
So for now I’m calling this project done. Is there something else in the works for the TSM-SP…of course there is! I need to get out and ride this thing more. To give you some perspective I started the process in October of 2015. It was tuned and rideable June of 2016. Finishing touches April 2017.
Ok, Gotta get out riding and shoot some fun rides…and don’t worry…I’ll still be wrenching.