Hahahahaha, the face when you look at the mirror 😂 Made my day! You should run with the truck mirrors, we have something to talk about when camping. 😂 Another great video, and nice of you to add me into the final video. Finally we can go on the trip we have planed for so long. Another great video with so much to learn. Thank you 🙌🏻
I can just sit on my bike and have 360 degree overview of the whole camping site with these mirrors 🥴 if I ever get there, the fuel consumption will be extreme driving with these, the air drag will be enormous 😅 Thanks a lot for joining in on the video, looking forward to the trip 🌞
I found your channel because I like the Cagiva Elefant (I have an air-cooled Monster so anything with that engine gets my vote!) But now, the type of bike is immaterial - I'm watching just to see your upgrades and innovations and the ingenious things you create with your 3D printer. Well done! You've created an Elefant for the 21st century. You should be very proud (and rightly so).
As i said in spring........ summer.......autumn (fall)...........you corrected the season now again, hahaha but now i think youve got it. all the things you have done are very precise, we, your followers, like that very much. thank you. And Thomas know you i think, so he knew in winter that the project will probably go to autumn🤣
Excellent work. I love the mirrors btw. The only thing I noticed is the unprotected bottom side of your ignition switch. A small rubber boot over the connections might be a good idea 😉
Nice video, thanks...I would put an extension on crashguards to get them 1 cm further out (wider stance) so gloves fit inside, then i would bend mirror arms to lower them så they are not so high, then I would change all fairing screws so they wont fall out, lastly i would buy motor crashguards so the engine wont get Hurt from crashes
Many good suggestions here! I don't plan to any rough adventure riding, at least not at first. I think I'll wait a bit before considering crash guards. Since this motorcycle is made with a good old frame around itit has a bit of inbuilt cover be default. Compared to newer motorcycles, where the engine itsef is structural and has no protection at the front, mine is quite protected as is 😊
Your creativity and design of your new dashboard is magnificent - it looks brilliant! You have re-imagined your Cagiva and turned it into a very desirable and current motorcycle. I'm not sure about the mirrors to be honest, but the best thing now is to go on your trip and understand how the whole new package works together. Really enjoyed the video!
@@peterturnbull9133 Thank you for the positive feedback 🙏 I am quite sure about the mirrors: they look terrible 😝 I did a short test ride yesterday evening, functionally they are the best mirrors I have ever had, no complaints there 😁 I'll use them for now and focus on my upcoming trip. Thanks for your encouragement 😊
Hi Ryan, it will be exiting to test it out 🤞The only thing of valuable is the tablet, and that is securely attached to the frame. The 3D printed plastic parts are not holding anything heavy, and it is actuallty quite strong, I think it should be plenty strong enough 😊
That's true, I'll keep the big ears for now, not sure if they will stay forever though 😁 It has been a fun project. I'm trying to move from information style videos to infotainment throughout the series, that has been a fun journey as well 😊
Big mirrors are great for situational awareness, just don't try to follow thing anything smaller than a Fiat 500 through a narrow gap! 😂 I hope the reserve tap is working correctly, I think your fuel mileage is about to be reduced by drag!
Really enjoying your channel. Not quite up to the same level but I have been rebuilding a crashed 2005 BMW K1200r which is just about ready to ride, I only have to finish installing an Android Auto unit from Aliexpress. It isn't a dash replacement, but does allow me to have offline maps and dash cam among other things.
Glue and heated grips is not a great mix, don't ask how I know. Try jamming a slim zip tie between the grip and bar to tighten the fit. Also, sanding the throttle tube will help the grip heat however you can weaken the tube that may make it crack if you put a lot of pressure on the grip, like when pushing or lifting the bike. Try to find an after market throttle tube that is smooth when you have time.
Dumbo heter Elefanten som flyger med öron åtminstone här i Sverige, fast med det sagt, det finns inget värre än "Designspeglar" där man inte ser något, det är ju en funktionscykel inte caferäcer. Inte kul med små häftiga speglar när man sitter i rullstol efter att ha missat omkörande bil vid vänstersväng... och tack för riktigt underhållande video som vanligt.
The issue with those mirrors is they are wider than your bars. If they attach to your controls versus dedicated mirror mounts, you'll end up breaking your controls when you drop the bike. I'd get some dedicated mounts if you have space on your bars.
That is actually very good point. Adding an extra mount in addition to everything else is not very tempting though, there is not much space left 😬I have thought about these who has a "ball" in each end - similar as the mount I used for the tablet, but they are a bit more slippery. They are supposed to be bent away if crashed into something. Somwat expensive, but not crazy expensive, perhaps that would be an alternative 🤔
Great work! Handguards look good with the original plastics and I like the heated grips with the built in button. Does the tablet weigh much? It looks pretty chunky.👍
😂😂 seriøst.. du må aldri slutte p lage disse filmene.. æ digge de virkelig 🤣 «adventure bike with the biggest mirrors in the world» æ digge holdninga 😂👌
hehe, ja det blei nå bare sånn - ikke helt planlagt, men måtte no bare bli ferdig med videoen 😁 Takk for positiv tilbakemelding, setter veldig pris på det! 🙏
Ohhh boy, what about sun durability test for all those 3D printed parts?! They are not UV protected… maybe change to PA may give you a couple of years more… but be prepared to replace them every year…
I normally use PETG for outdoor use, it has worked great 👍 The latest parts are printed using PLA because it's still proto types and will be refined after some testing and reprinted. I might try the ASA matte carbon finish next time, it looks cool and then I might not need to paint it
I guess you have experience with 3d prints I would never used in on motorcycle which for longer time. 3D prints could be great for fabrication. It looks to me that you want to have it there for longer then few days. I printed lots functional stuff, but I would never believe it in place where is temperature from 4C to 40C, constant vibration and that structural integrity will be same after year.
I have thought the same as you, but I have been surprised how well it works. I have used mostly PETG, will try ASA next. Small pars that only have compression force applied to it, for ex a washer/spacer, even PLA with 90% infill is impressively strong and seems to last “forever”
I have a project called Ctrl-MC, it has been paused for quite a while, but I'll restart the project this winter. It's based on Arduino (ESP32 microcontroller) and a small OLED display. It is software controlled so anything is possible using this framework. A speedometer and rev-counter is priority one, but I might add more features.
@@kihestad Nice! Would love to see that! If you use Adruino-Hardware, you can easy build the custom Backlight for the Indicators with that too (Comment from the last Video). :)
It's a good question, these old Ducati engines / alternators are not known for delivering much current 😳 That's also why I added the voltmeter so I can monitor it. I will replace the headlight bulbs with LED, saving 36 watts = about the same as what the heated jacket uses. I did one trip using another smaller tablet + heated jacked, and it worked well. Let's see how it goes 🤞
@@kihestad I hope so 😅 just for the record: Could be good if you revarnish the alternator that can help a little with heat, does nothing with how much current all your devices are going to draw, but ot can prevent a failure. The volt meter just gonna tell you if your alternator is working or not, but not how much current are you consuming
That is true, but the battery will eventually be drained if the consumption is higher than charging capacity, it should be noticeable as low voltage eventually. I have to admit I have not thought about the problem that the alternator can overheat and be damaged because of too high power consumption 😳 perhaps best to investigate a bit...
Sure, here it is: www.ebay.com/itm/355025702094?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=kebs3p_ksj2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=2-j3tV5vS2e&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Hehe, you might be right 😬 I have tried try my best to not get sidetracked during this build. That's one of the reasons I have used the task list, helping myself to stay on track 😊
@@ro9ode ahh, really 😳 I had one of those on my previous bike, a Yamaha xj600 for more than 10 years. I have managed to break one earlier, but that was just clumsy of me - holding onto it while tightening the hose clamp screw, so yes - they are not very strong...
@@kihestad Yes, you do speak and write excellent English. Your command of the language shames many native English speakers (and writers.) Enjoy your Autumnal trip.
It's weird. Maybe I'm alone? I consider myself a nerd, but I absolutely loathe the modern digital display trend. I would select analog needeles any vehicle, any time. It bothers me so insanely much that I essentially have to get some solution for my rides, But I'd prefer like 1000x small smart watch screen sized device that would just give roadbook style instructions. I need turn instruction and distance. I don't need to see global map or watch porn on my rides 😂
Analogue would look better but for an adventure bike with satnav/ offline map is way much handier
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Take a look at beeline, its not perfect but its a neat little display for simple navigation. Gen 1 only displays an arrow pointing to your next turn while Gen 2 displays a decent chunk of the map to help navigation in cities etc.
I can't possibly understand there can be any rule saying you cannot upgrade your instrument panel 😜 Could be you could get into trouble with your insurance company if you have a specific max travel length per year your insurance cover. As it is right now I don't have any counter for the total distance traveled 🤔
@@kihestad , my sensible bike is a Street Triple 675. The mirrors on these are a triumph of looks over function, and I am not a fan of bar end mirrors. I currently have some mirrors from a Triumph Tiger on (a friend bought new ones for her Tiger). Bolted straight on and I can see far more in them!
@@katywalker8322 I would think bar end mirrors are just for show bikes, especially if pointing downwards 😎 very cool, but not very usable - here in Norway it's even illegal
@@kihestad , they are quite common in the UK, and part of me thinks that Triumph didn't care too much about the standard mirrors as so many people would spend the money on the optional Triumph bar end mirrors. A friend has just bought a current model Street Triple 765RS, and that in effect has bar end mirrors as standard (they mount on the end of the bars but the mirror is ~10cm above the bar) and no provision for conventional mirrors.
I normalt use PETG, Plan to try ASA next - I have found a type with carbon fibre that looks pretty nice. These parts are PLA, it’s most convenient when prototyping. When PLA is painted it can actually last pretty long outdoors.
Hahahahaha, the face when you look at the mirror 😂 Made my day! You should run with the truck mirrors, we have something to talk about when camping. 😂 Another great video, and nice of you to add me into the final video. Finally we can go on the trip we have planed for so long. Another great video with so much to learn. Thank you 🙌🏻
I can just sit on my bike and have 360 degree overview of the whole camping site with these mirrors 🥴 if I ever get there, the fuel consumption will be extreme driving with these, the air drag will be enormous 😅 Thanks a lot for joining in on the video, looking forward to the trip 🌞
It isn't bad... you can both shave at the same time.
Only been 2years :P
Leave the big mirrors and go on your adventure trip NOW!!! You have all winter to change everything around again. 😄😄😄😄
Yes sir 🫡😁 you're all right - as usual 😊
I found your channel because I like the Cagiva Elefant (I have an air-cooled Monster so anything with that engine gets my vote!) But now, the type of bike is immaterial - I'm watching just to see your upgrades and innovations and the ingenious things you create with your 3D printer. Well done! You've created an Elefant for the 21st century. You should be very proud (and rightly so).
The Monster is a legendary bike 👍 Happy to hear you like my project 😊
It's a Cagiva Elephant. The enormous mirrors are it's jumbo ears!
Haha, that's true - did not think about that 😅🤣
The mirrors are great. Function over form!
Haha, absolutely function over form these - 100%
As i said in spring........ summer.......autumn (fall)...........you corrected the season now again, hahaha but now i think youve got it. all the things you have done are very precise, we, your followers, like that very much. thank you.
And Thomas know you i think, so he knew in winter that the project will probably go to autumn🤣
I remember, you are one of the very few who noticed these small details - it's an exclusive club 🤓
Excellent work. I love the mirrors btw. The only thing I noticed is the unprotected bottom side of your ignition switch. A small rubber boot over the connections might be a good idea 😉
You are right, it's the main power to everything. I can Easily 3D-print a cover. Thanks for the tips 🙏👍
Nice video, thanks...I would put an extension on crashguards to get them 1 cm further out (wider stance) so gloves fit inside, then i would bend mirror arms to lower them så they are not so high, then I would change all fairing screws so they wont fall out, lastly i would buy motor crashguards so the engine wont get Hurt from crashes
Many good suggestions here! I don't plan to any rough adventure riding, at least not at first. I think I'll wait a bit before considering crash guards. Since this motorcycle is made with a good old frame around itit has a bit of inbuilt cover be default. Compared to newer motorcycles, where the engine itsef is structural and has no protection at the front, mine is quite protected as is 😊
Dash setup is brilliant. You should be very proud.
I like the huge mirrors!
Glad you think so 🙏 haha, if something is just over the top strange it kind of gets cool again 😝
Great job!
Thanks!
Your creativity and design of your new dashboard is magnificent - it looks brilliant! You have re-imagined your Cagiva and turned it into a very desirable and current motorcycle. I'm not sure about the mirrors to be honest, but the best thing now is to go on your trip and understand how the whole new package works together. Really enjoyed the video!
@@peterturnbull9133 Thank you for the positive feedback 🙏 I am quite sure about the mirrors: they look terrible 😝 I did a short test ride yesterday evening, functionally they are the best mirrors I have ever had, no complaints there 😁 I'll use them for now and focus on my upcoming trip. Thanks for your encouragement 😊
Loving the new look dash. I hope it performs as well as you would like, and it holds up to vibration on the less smooth surfaces. 👍
Hi Ryan, it will be exiting to test it out 🤞The only thing of valuable is the tablet, and that is securely attached to the frame. The 3D printed plastic parts are not holding anything heavy, and it is actuallty quite strong, I think it should be plenty strong enough 😊
He.. it is called an elephant .. so big ears are manditory! Love this serie you made, great vids and fun to watch👍
That's true, I'll keep the big ears for now, not sure if they will stay forever though 😁 It has been a fun project. I'm trying to move from information style videos to infotainment throughout the series, that has been a fun journey as well 😊
Hahahahah, the first time since i look at your videos, i cried tears. thanks, mirrors........
Welcome to my nerdy TH-cam channel 🙏 Glad you liked the video 😁
The Cagiva looks awesome. Great work with it and I really like the new dashboard. 👌
Thanks! 👍
Beautiful job! Enjoy your trip.
Thanks 😊 Just finished putting on the new fuel filter as we speak. It looks like the trip is actually going to happen 😳
Let's beat the winter!!!
Yessss!!!! 😁
Big mirrors are great for situational awareness, just don't try to follow thing anything smaller than a Fiat 500 through a narrow gap! 😂
I hope the reserve tap is working correctly, I think your fuel mileage is about to be reduced by drag!
Haha, yeah the wind drag will have to be noticeable 😂
Really enjoying your channel. Not quite up to the same level but I have been rebuilding a crashed 2005 BMW K1200r which is just about ready to ride, I only have to finish installing an Android Auto unit from Aliexpress. It isn't a dash replacement, but does allow me to have offline maps and dash cam among other things.
That sounds great, K1200R is a beast of a machine 🤩🤩🤩
Awesome job
@@gregarnott3856 Thanks 🙏
Glue and heated grips is not a great mix, don't ask how I know. Try jamming a slim zip tie between the grip and bar to tighten the fit. Also, sanding the throttle tube will help the grip heat however you can weaken the tube that may make it crack if you put a lot of pressure on the grip, like when pushing or lifting the bike. Try to find an after market throttle tube that is smooth when you have time.
Ohh, that sounded expensive - I'll stay away from glue 😞😅 Thanks for the tips,
Throttle tube and grips must fit tightly. You dont want them to turn. Aid instalation with compressed air.
It's not possible with these heated grips, it's electrical wires inside for heating and the inner part is hard plastic
Wha ha ha! That set of mirrors is ‘A Stamens’. Function over Form.
Haha, function over form for sure - form was not present the day these were designed 😅
Dumbo heter Elefanten som flyger med öron åtminstone här i Sverige, fast med det sagt, det finns inget värre än "Designspeglar" där man inte ser något, det är ju en funktionscykel inte caferäcer. Inte kul med små häftiga speglar när man sitter i rullstol efter att ha missat omkörande bil vid vänstersväng... och tack för riktigt underhållande video som vanligt.
Tack tack 😊 Han heater Dumbo her I Norge også, tok første prøvetur i kveld - funksjonelt de beste speilene jeg noensinne har hatt 😀
The issue with those mirrors is they are wider than your bars. If they attach to your controls versus dedicated mirror mounts, you'll end up breaking your controls when you drop the bike. I'd get some dedicated mounts if you have space on your bars.
That is actually very good point. Adding an extra mount in addition to everything else is not very tempting though, there is not much space left 😬I have thought about these who has a "ball" in each end - similar as the mount I used for the tablet, but they are a bit more slippery. They are supposed to be bent away if crashed into something. Somwat expensive, but not crazy expensive, perhaps that would be an alternative 🤔
Leave the mirrors on. Greeting from Germany. Exzellent Workshop.
The greatest mirrors ever 😁
Great work! Handguards look good with the original plastics and I like the heated grips with the built in button. Does the tablet weigh much? It looks pretty chunky.👍
Thanks 😊 Yes, it’s almost one kilo. Hugerock has another model that is slimmer and only half the weight, I might ask if I can test it as well.
@@kihestad Cant wait to see her run🙂
Good job on the dash, I would personally keep the big mirrors for adventure rides…………….and also give the bike a nick name……….big ears.
haha, yes - the elefant with the big ears 🤣
😂😂 seriøst.. du må aldri slutte p lage disse filmene.. æ digge de virkelig 🤣 «adventure bike with the biggest mirrors in the world» æ digge holdninga 😂👌
hehe, ja det blei nå bare sånn - ikke helt planlagt, men måtte no bare bli ferdig med videoen 😁 Takk for positiv tilbakemelding, setter veldig pris på det! 🙏
Ohhh boy, what about sun durability test for all those 3D printed parts?! They are not UV protected… maybe change to PA may give you a couple of years more… but be prepared to replace them every year…
I normally use PETG for outdoor use, it has worked great 👍 The latest parts are printed using PLA because it's still proto types and will be refined after some testing and reprinted. I might try the ASA matte carbon finish next time, it looks cool and then I might not need to paint it
I guess you have experience with 3d prints I would never used in on motorcycle which for longer time. 3D prints could be great for fabrication. It looks to me that you want to have it there for longer then few days. I printed lots functional stuff, but I would never believe it in place where is temperature from 4C to 40C, constant vibration and that structural integrity will be same after year.
I have thought the same as you, but I have been surprised how well it works. I have used mostly PETG, will try ASA next. Small pars that only have compression force applied to it, for ex a washer/spacer, even PLA with 90% infill is impressively strong and seems to last “forever”
Will you add later an Rev-Meter or only an digital Speedometer? I lIke it!
I have a project called Ctrl-MC, it has been paused for quite a while, but I'll restart the project this winter. It's based on Arduino (ESP32 microcontroller) and a small OLED display. It is software controlled so anything is possible using this framework. A speedometer and rev-counter is priority one, but I might add more features.
@@kihestad Nice! Would love to see that! If you use Adruino-Hardware, you can easy build the custom Backlight for the Indicators with that too (Comment from the last Video). :)
Is the alternator prepared for all that power consumption?
It's a good question, these old Ducati engines / alternators are not known for delivering much current 😳 That's also why I added the voltmeter so I can monitor it. I will replace the headlight bulbs with LED, saving 36 watts = about the same as what the heated jacket uses. I did one trip using another smaller tablet + heated jacked, and it worked well. Let's see how it goes 🤞
@@kihestad I hope so 😅 just for the record: Could be good if you revarnish the alternator that can help a little with heat, does nothing with how much current all your devices are going to draw, but ot can prevent a failure. The volt meter just gonna tell you if your alternator is working or not, but not how much current are you consuming
That is true, but the battery will eventually be drained if the consumption is higher than charging capacity, it should be noticeable as low voltage eventually. I have to admit I have not thought about the problem that the alternator can overheat and be damaged because of too high power consumption 😳 perhaps best to investigate a bit...
I like the look of that "Constant Voltmeter" could you please give me a link.....
Sure, here it is:
www.ebay.com/itm/355025702094?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=kebs3p_ksj2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=2-j3tV5vS2e&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
This would have gone faster if you had a noisier compressor I think. Maybe not😂
Hehe, you might be right 😬 I have tried try my best to not get sidetracked during this build. That's one of the reasons I have used the task list, helping myself to stay on track 😊
Youre build is great, but please do not use that little gasfilter. I have seen several of them breaking in pieces after a few month. 😊
@@ro9ode ahh, really 😳 I had one of those on my previous bike, a Yamaha xj600 for more than 10 years. I have managed to break one earlier, but that was just clumsy of me - holding onto it while tightening the hose clamp screw, so yes - they are not very strong...
Sounds like mr hansen perhaps comes from Bergen (not Norway) 😝
(eg kommer ikkje fra norge, eg kommer fra Bergen!)
@@Farlig69 Hehe, one if the best places in Norway 😁
@@Farlig69 Hahaha, well I originate from Bergen, but I got my dialect from The neighbour town to where Mr. Hestad is originated 😂 (Ålesund)
Regardless of the city we are from, Bergen, Ålesund or Molde, we speak pretty perfect English 😬😅
@@kihestad Yes, you do speak and write excellent English. Your command of the language shames many native English speakers (and writers.) Enjoy your Autumnal trip.
It's weird. Maybe I'm alone? I consider myself a nerd, but I absolutely loathe the modern digital display trend. I would select analog needeles any vehicle, any time. It bothers me so insanely much that I essentially have to get some solution for my rides, But I'd prefer like 1000x small smart watch screen sized device that would just give roadbook style instructions. I need turn instruction and distance. I don't need to see global map or watch porn on my rides 😂
Yea, it does have its charm the old school analog equipment 😊
Analogue would look better but for an adventure bike with satnav/ offline map is way much handier
Take a look at beeline, its not perfect but its a neat little display for simple navigation. Gen 1 only displays an arrow pointing to your next turn while Gen 2 displays a decent chunk of the map to help navigation in cities etc.
Huge thanks. This might be just what I've been thinking about 👍
Is that legal?
I can't possibly understand there can be any rule saying you cannot upgrade your instrument panel 😜 Could be you could get into trouble with your insurance company if you have a specific max travel length per year your insurance cover. As it is right now I don't have any counter for the total distance traveled 🤔
@@kihestad okay, was just curious since I don't know the law over there
@@tab5297 I don't really know either, so I am going for good faith in this one 😝
Keep the big mirrors. I would rather see behind me than have useless mirrors just for looks!
I'll at least keep them for this season 😅
@@kihestad , my sensible bike is a Street Triple 675. The mirrors on these are a triumph of looks over function, and I am not a fan of bar end mirrors. I currently have some mirrors from a Triumph Tiger on (a friend bought new ones for her Tiger). Bolted straight on and I can see far more in them!
@@katywalker8322 I would think bar end mirrors are just for show bikes, especially if pointing downwards 😎 very cool, but not very usable - here in Norway it's even illegal
@@kihestad , they are quite common in the UK, and part of me thinks that Triumph didn't care too much about the standard mirrors as so many people would spend the money on the optional Triumph bar end mirrors. A friend has just bought a current model Street Triple 765RS, and that in effect has bar end mirrors as standard (they mount on the end of the bars but the mirror is ~10cm above the bar) and no provision for conventional mirrors.
I hope those 3d printed parts are not pla. You might have a bad time.
I normalt use PETG, Plan to try ASA next - I have found a type with carbon fibre that looks pretty nice. These parts are PLA, it’s most convenient when prototyping. When PLA is painted it can actually last pretty long outdoors.
It wont last if you travel during summer. I have multiple pla parts and the ones with any sort of pressure, melted and twisted.
@@coolmenas Okay, I guess I should switch over to a better filament. I guess it has to be ABS or ASA then 🫡 Thanks for sharing your experience 🙏