Replacements for the cover that get lost so easily.

[Dragonstaff]

In my other thread about the steel ones that I found on my son's bike ( http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=15459.0 ), WA Glen mentioned 3D printed versions. I have a mate who could probably do this.

My question is this- how many would we want of each side? Buy them as a pair or singly? What would you be prepared to pay for them? Would you want them in bike colour, or in a light grey that could be painted? (This is probably simpler)

[ruSTynutz]

I reckon grey or white would be okay as trying to match the paint colours of the different STs would be next to impossible, I'd imagine... 

As for how many, I guess that would depend on the price...

Worth looking into though... 

[Biggles]

I'll put up a figure to get the debate started: for just one side: $50 plus postage.  I support light grey- easier to cover with a couple of spray coats than white.
For whatever reason, it seems most people lose the right side one.  I still can't fathom how mine was lost, and I blame theft.  The replacement is held in with a short bolt and nut.  If you want to test your dexterity and patience, try getting that nut on!

[ruSTynutz]

50 bucks! Geez, I was thinkin' at most maybe 20 bucks...
When you consider you can buy the genuine painted part (from Japan) for under $80 AUD including shipping, asking $50 plus postage for a piece of unpainted plastic would be a big ask, in my opinion... 

[Bodø]

It was just "a figure to get the debate started" so game on. 

[ruSTynutz]

I get that...

[Brock]

Something to consider is the time needed to create the design, and the number of re-trys it takes to get it right. Lots of trial and error to get it right. And of course you need to get hold of a good one, to take the design from..

[Dragonstaff]

Something to consider is the time needed to create the design, and the number of re-trys it takes to get it right. Lots of trial and error to get it right. And of course you need to get hold of a good one, to take the design from..

I believe my mate has a scanner, and I still have both of mine. (Grabs hold of large piece of timber and refuses to let go).

I will have a chat with him and see what we might be able to come up with. Is this something that might be added to the shop?

[Biggles]

50 bucks! Geez, I was thinkin' at most maybe 20 bucks...

You don't love your bike enough to buy her nice luxurious things!   

[ruSTynutz]

You don't love your bike enough to buy her nice luxurious things!   

I do! Only the best for my baby...just ask Sue, she reckons I love my ST more than her... 
I even have a photo of my bike set as the wallpaper on my phone, much to Sue's disgust, as she reckons I should have a pic of her...   

Anyhow, getting back on topic, I just figure if, for example you paid $50 plus postage (which, knowing Australia Post, they would probably slug you
more than $10) for the 3D part and then you have to get it painted to match your bike then I reckon it would end up costing way more than the genuine part... 

[ruSTynutz]

If you want to test your dexterity and patience, try getting that nut on!

Could you Araldite the nut in position? 

[Brock]

Could you Araldite the nut in position? 

A rivnut might do the job

[Biggles]

Could you Araldite the nut in position? 

Thanks. I'll try that next oil change.