"Bane" Floorboards & Pegs

One day in the shop, Ian made a statement when we were working and talking, about how most people don't give engineers credit for all the things we use in life.  Man, is that the truth.  Specifically now, I am talking about the parts that go on a motorcycle.

I mean, I have made parts before, like motor mounts, handlebars, ignition boxes, carb supports, exhausts, speedo mounts, etc.  All "one-off" things fabbed up for a specific job.  Never before have I designed, tested, and produced parts that will be sold to the public like this.

It takes a lot longer than you might think.  There is so much to consider.  And it is a ton of work.  Now, it is probably quicker and easier for big companies, that have the ability to cut something out of plastic in 3D in a matter of minutes, and then put it through computer simulated "stress" tests, etc.  And that is a good thing, it keeps the costs down for the end consumer.

But for a little shop like ours, it is a huge project.

We are happy with the end result.  And it is pretty damn gratifying to see your idea come to become a real part, that gets bolted on to a motorcycle.

There's more to come.  For now, the prototypes are getting put through the paces in Daytona.