petercnm Posted October 15, 2010 Posted October 15, 2010 Hello all, again looking for some advice.... I'm planning to shorten the rear fender of my dragstar. Is there a good way to cut it, without having to repaint? Or maybe a nice way of finishing? Also, i'm looking for a taillight/brake light that fits under the fender, something like this: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10224848/wallpaper33_1024.jpg Anyone knows what kind of light this is? thanks Peter
Moderator drewpy Posted October 15, 2010 Moderator Posted October 15, 2010 Hello all, again looking for some advice.... I'm planning to shorten the rear fender of my dragstar. Is there a good way to cut it, without having to repaint? Or maybe a nice way of finishing? Also, i'm looking for a taillight/brake light that fits under the fender, something like this: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10224848/wallpaper33_1024.jpg Anyone knows what kind of light this is? thanks Peter i suppose you can use a dremmel to cut it, use maskingtape on the fender first to stop it slipping. tail light here http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Motorcycle/Lighting/Rear_Lights/463
Paulwhite Posted October 15, 2010 Posted October 15, 2010 i used an angle grinder with a metal cutting blade on it and slowly cut the rear fender. did a good job and didnt scratch/harm the finish at all so id suggest that. as to the fender it will sit right high up off the wheel (about 2-3 inch!) and the only way to lower it is to either get smaller shocks or cut the rear fender mounts off as to a light you will have to fit it somehow i had to use fibreglas to make a holder then used clear silicone to stick it in. either that or get a bolt on jobbo anyway good luck and post some pics up when u get it done!
petercnm Posted October 16, 2010 Author Posted October 16, 2010 thanks for the eply guys. It will be a winter job, and if i find the nerve to start cutting and don't screw it up completely, i'll surely post a few pictures. thanks Peter
Paulwhite Posted October 16, 2010 Posted October 16, 2010 thanks for the eply guys. It will be a winter job, and if i find the nerve to start cutting and don't screw it up completely, i'll surely post a few pictures. thanks Peter just take some pics and put them on a computer then edit the photo (so you can get some idea of what it will look like) and take the fender off so you can have a good look and mark it up properly. probs best getting a cheep 2nd hand fender off ebay or somethin to chop and paint then u still have the original if all goes wrong.
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