Mini Modification

[Barryh]

Looks like you’re putting it through its paces and having some fun I like the seat. What you got under the cover on the other side a Honda VTX?

 

[KMA]

What you got under the cover on the other side a Honda VTX?

It's a Suzuki Intruder VS1400. It's for sale too. 1995 Suzuki Intruder 1400

Can't have too many toys at once... so the bike and ztr must go.

 

[RegL]

I took pictures of my newly installed TSC suspension seat and spinner knob. I wanted black, but they didn't have it... so I went with the JD "look". (Yes, I know my PT needs some cleaning... 14 hours of use in just over a week of ownership)

The seat sits much higher and is a bit harder to get in and out of, but it does seem to take the edge off of the bumps. My property is mostly clay that hardens like a rock and makes for a very rough ride.

I've had that seat on my 1430 for a couple of years and it's worked out well. The thing I found,once I installed it, was that the extra height made steering easier without the spinner, so I took that off.

 

[Barryh]

It's a Suzuki Intruder VS1400. It's for sale too. 1995 Suzuki Intruder 1400

Can't have too many toys at once... so the bike and ztr must go.

Very nice looking setup. I'm normally a Harley Man, I've had two of them, along with numerous other bikes, street and trail.

These days I would be doing more two up riding with the wife, so I would want all the weight and power I can get. I’ve been eye balling the new Vulcan 2000 classic. Looks like it would be a nice bike to customize. Then again, that’s another topic for another forum.

 

[BobRip]

I think moving the lights up to the ROP really helped with night use.

 

[KMA]

I think moving the lights up to the ROP really helped with night use.

I hope to pick up the ROP and 60" finish mower in the spring, and I will definitely be moving the lights up there. (along with adding a cup holder )

With the additional height of the suspension seat, reaching down to curl the bucket on the mini-hoe was killing my back. So here's another small modification I did yesterday. Cost was about $15. $5 for the 1/2" stock and $10 for the shifter knob (clearance bin at Auto Zone). I decided to keep the green/yellow theme going...

 

[RegL]

I hope to pick up the ROP and 60" finish mower in the spring, and I will definitely be moving the lights up there. (along with adding a cup holder )

With the additional height of the suspension seat, reaching down to curl the bucket on the mini-hoe was killing my back. So here's another small modification I did yesterday. Cost was about $15. $5 for the 1/2" stock and $10 for the shifter knob (clearance bin at Auto Zone). I decided to keep the green/yellow theme going...

I"m going to do that one. Can't get much simpler than that.

 

[MossRoad]

I hope to pick up the ROP and 60" finish mower in the spring, and I will definitely be moving the lights up there. (along with adding a cup holder )

With the additional height of the suspension seat, reaching down to curl the bucket on the mini-hoe was killing my back. So here's another small modification I did yesterday. Cost was about $15. $5 for the 1/2" stock and $10 for the shifter knob (clearance bin at Auto Zone). I decided to keep the green/yellow theme going...

Very nice.

 

[BobRip]

I hope to pick up the ROP and 60" finish mower in the spring, and I will definitely be moving the lights up there. (along with adding a cup holder )

With the additional height of the suspension seat, reaching down to curl the bucket on the mini-hoe was killing my back. So here's another small modification I did yesterday. Cost was about $15. $5 for the 1/2" stock and $10 for the shifter knob (clearance bin at Auto Zone). I decided to keep the green/yellow theme going...

Good idea. What is the stock material? Also can be get a picture of how the stock attaches to the valve?

 

[KMA]

Good idea. What is the stock material? Also can be get a picture of how the stock attaches to the valve?

It was 1/2" round, 36" long cold rolled steel I believe. I got it at either Lowe's or Home Depot (can't recall). I grinded the last few inches of the end flat to match up with the stock part. Essentially, I tried to make the end look as much like the original part as possible.

 

[BobRip]

It was 1/2" round, 36" long cold rolled steel I believe. I got it at either Lowe's or Home Depot (can't recall). I grinded the last few inches of the end flat to match up with the stock part. Essentially, I tried to make the end look as much like the original part as possible.

That's very helpful. Thanks.

 

[FOURTEEN]

It's hard to decide which change is my favorite, but the suicide knob, treadle bungees, and wheels reversal have been invaluable!

Actually I can't pick a favorite! It's like picking a favorite child! I like all of them on http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/power-trac/34740-pt-425-pros-cons.html?highlight=PROS+cons !!

 

[BobRip]

Welcome back. Have you made any recent modifications that we don't know about?

 

[FOURTEEN]

Welcome back. Have you made any recent modifications that we don't know about?

Yes. I'll be posting on http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/power-trac/34740-pt-425-pros-cons.html?highlight=PROS+cons as soon as the spirit moves me!! Stay tuned!!

 

[Clarke]

Hydraulic Tank Temperature Gauge

 

[MossRoad]

Hydraulic Tank Temperature Gauge

That's pretty slick. Can you give us some more info on the guage and the sensor?

 

[BobRip]

Hydraulic Tank Temperature Gauge

Would that work on the engine as well? It looks like you have room for two guages.

 

[Clarke]

That's pretty slick. Can you give us some more info on the guage and the sensor?

Taylor battery operated panel mount with remote sensor. The sensor is inserted in a well near the middle of the tank

sg

 

[Clarke]

Would that work on the engine as well? It looks like you have room for two guages.

Ordered a Tiny Tach commercial model for the other side. The Tiny tach would not work at all with the Kohler engine. I was looking for a multi function gauge that you could switch between sensors ( CHT, EGT and Tank Temp.) Had to settle for the Taylor thermometer. The Tiny tach people told me they were working on a cylinder head temperature gauge I do not know the status of that.

sg

 

[duane]

Clarke,

What is the highest hydraulic temperature you have seen. What was the outdoor ambient temperature at the time.

Duane