Greetings!
I've got a few pics of a prototype in the middle stages of development.
It's an "add-on" Spin-on Oil Filter Kit for use as an in-line filter in the external oil line of the Bullet.
I haven't finished it up yet, and it needs cosmetic work and testing.
But, the basic concept is viewable, and you can see the filter and mounting system, and the hose connections for inlet and outlet, and where the item is located on the bike, and basically how it looks.
I plan a silver and black color scheme on it.
It should look pretty vintage when I'm done, considering it is a spin-on filter
The filter is from a 2000-2005 Toyota Camry. This filter is available from virtually all filter makers, so you can select the brand you like. They are inexpensive.
It's very small, as you can see in the photo. I try to make my stuff as small as I can, and still be useful, so that it doesn't dominate the appearance of the bike, but adds function.
I'm very happy with the way it's coming out so far.
The outlet elbow is a swivel head, so it can be rotated to point up or out or down, depending on what your needs are. I'm feeding my outet to my oil cooler on the other side of the bike, so I pointed my outlet elbow over toward that.
I think it should be usable for both KS and ES versions, with the swivel versatility. I haven't checked the fit on an E-start. It does have some flexibility in mounting position, to a certain degree, so I think it can accommodate all the possibilities.
The photos look like it comes close the the exhaust, but there's plenty of room. It's about midway between the exhaust pipe and the frame downtube. No problem for heat issues from the exhaust pipe.
Here are the pics:
Remember this is not "dressed up" yet! It's just a "try-fit" on the bike of the early proto, and it will look better when it's done.
Side view, off the bike, with a pack of smokes for size comparison.
Side view, installed on the bike.(Hoses not connected, just physical mounting).
Front view on the bike.
Now, this is a pretty labor-intensive item to make. It will cost more than the spin-on adapters made for cars by the millions in China. This is a hand made item.
I'm just hoping that it being custom made for a Bullet, and having the unique look and small size will carry the day for Bullet owners.
Do we like the basic concept?