In Need of an Electronics Tray

[MplsMurr]

Hello everyone,

First thing is first. I have a 1973 TX650, I removed the stock electronics box, now from the tank to the rear hoop there is currently no cross brace.

I tried to weld and fabricate an electronics box, but it did not turn out as I had hoped. This was due to the fact that I have never welded before and didn't know what I was doing. I am glad I did it though and it was a fun learning experience.

Anyway, I have a budget in mind for this part of the bike. What I would like is to get a quote for the final item in raw, unpainted metal and painted (matte black).

Here is the link to the mock-up and drawings with dimensions:

*** http://imgur.com/a/7AVNe ***

I would like this in 16 gauge steel (maybe stainless steel so it doesn't rust) and painted matte black. In the images, the back portion is to hold my battery. I don't know if the back portion of the electronics tray will require extra support (i.e. L-bracket, diagonal bar, etc.) since the battery weighs about 1.5 lbs or if 16 gauge steel will suffice.

Here is a link to the battery:
http://shoraipower.com/products?action=vehicle&type=175&make=256767&model=261207&year=261207

My idea, as you can see, is the hide the battery under the hump of the seat and above the rear tire. The following links are to electronic trays I had based my design off. They might be more suited considering I don't know how well 16 gauge steel will hold the 1.5lbs. Please take a look at these links.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=21568.225 (page #10, Reply #248)

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=37606.15 (page #2, Reply #20)

http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11146 (page #1, first post)

The previous links use what appears to be a two-layered system. This idea might work better for support.

Otherwise, I am open to other ideas. I was thinking about all of my electronics under the side cover and inbetween them (no mock-up, just an idea).

Please let me know if you have any questions, concerns, or cannot see anything from the attached images in the link.

Thank you,

Emir.

 

[mrtwowheel]

You could probably make that from ABS plastic and ABS glue. Old televisions are a good source for flat and shaped ABS.

Scott

 

[mikbeanz]

have you seen this guys tray? Just another idea for ya.

http://workingmanscustoms.bigcartel.com/category/motorcycle-parts

 

[fredintoon]

Hi MplsMurr,
here's an alternative construction method for you:-
I call it poorboy's matrix
Make whatever design of tray you fancy out of corrugated cardboard and stickytape.
Easy to work with, simple to modify, costs next to nothing.
When you are quite happy with the design, clad the cardboard both size with a few layers of fiberglass reinforced plastic.
The cardboard core/FRP matrix is strong, rigid and lightweight and can be painted whatever color you want.

 

[650Skull]

Go to the bottom of Page 2 and page 3. Simple solution

 

[MplsMurr]

Thank you all for the comments, links, and advice.

Solution:

I had a 1.5" deep tray formed by bending up some 18 gauge metal. Then a crossbrace was welded on directly behind this for my cafe seat. Then, towards the hump of the seat, two more crossbraced were made with a custom enclosure for my Shorai battery.

I will post pictures on my thread, in the days to come.

 

[buzzword]

Thank you all for the comments, links, and advice.

Solution:

I had a 1.5" deep tray formed by bending up some 18 gauge metal. Then a crossbrace was welded on directly behind this for my cafe seat. Then, towards the hump of the seat, two more crossbraced were made with a custom enclosure for my Shorai battery.

I will post pictures on my thread, in the days to come.

Sounds great! Can't wait to see pics. What seat are you running?