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Iceman
24-05-2006, 06:35 PM
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/37298803147221.jpg
Bought this tail light off ebay (thanx for the tip Darren), just gotta make it fit now.
Any advice on cutting fibre glass would be real handy right now.
Iceman
24-05-2006, 06:37 PM
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/37298803145754.jpg
It will fit just nicely with a small amount of 'trimming'.
willow
24-05-2006, 06:53 PM
I use a little hacksaw. Dunno wot ya call 'em.
gibbo
24-05-2006, 07:16 PM
Hey Ice, do you have a 4 inch angle grinder, fit a cutting blade to cut remove the bulk, finish off with a rotary burr or just coarse sand paper - 60 or 80 grit wrapped around something hard, no, not that!!
gibbo
24-05-2006, 07:17 PM
What about a coping saw, like used in wood working
Iceman
24-05-2006, 07:24 PM
I've got a 5inch grinder and a coping saw. My dad's got a Dremil tool and I saw some blades for them at work last week. So it looks like I'm good for the tools. All's I need now is the time and skill. lol.
fimpBIKES
24-05-2006, 07:49 PM
i have a little "buzzsaw" looking blade for my dremel that is perfect for the cutting up 'glass stuff
cost about $20 from bunnings, then just tidy it up with the rotory sanding drum attachment and all shall be good
Iceman
24-05-2006, 07:56 PM
Cheers Fimp, might have to pick one up on the weekend.
Iceman
28-05-2006, 09:57 PM
Got taillight in today, used dremel with 'buzzsaw' blade, abit of file'n and sanding. Need to get some fibre glass underneath the light and a bit of an undertray happen'n now. Will post a pic tomorrow.
Dremel multi pro is just the best little tool in my shed.Makes detail work a breeze.
Iceman
28-05-2006, 10:19 PM
The one I used is actually my dad's, but I think it spends more time at my place than his. Probably should buy my own one day.
fimpBIKES
28-05-2006, 10:30 PM
i bought my friend one as a wedding present
it wasnt on his bridal register list, but fuck it
i figured i know him better than his fiance :D
so handy, i have tossed up getting a cordless one
but i think it'd shit me having to charge it (im lazy)
EH!!! PICS OR IT DIDNT HAPPEN [:p]
Iceman
09-06-2006, 05:37 PM
I got the tail light in the other day.
Buzzsaw bit for the Dremel worked a treat. Just gotta get abit of fibre glass work done and it'll be better than a bought one.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/4643767313952.jpg
what ya doin about that subframe Clint
Iceman
09-06-2006, 05:43 PM
Fits in real well. What do you guys reckon?
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/4643767312317.jpg
Iceman
09-06-2006, 05:48 PM
Have a grinder and am not afraid to use it Davo. Was check'n out what Jo's done to hers earlier, might do something similar. Will get some more mounting points fibre glassed to the inside of the tail.
light fits well mate,tail looks heaps phat from behind...heeeaps phat.
Gsxar
09-06-2006, 06:08 PM
Looking good, what are type of indicators are u going to use?
Iceman
09-06-2006, 06:45 PM
Dunno yet, still got the mini cateyes I had on it with the old tail, but I do like the look of these.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-DESIGN-REAR-LED-INDICATORS-R1-GSXR-ZX6R-CBR_W0QQitemZ4646888174
Iceman
09-06-2006, 06:54 PM
Davo, take into account I have a RF900R as well, I think it has the widest tail ever made. So if you meant phat as in big, it's still smaller than the other bike and only about 2cm wider than the tank.
If you meant phat as in good, then thanks.
willow
09-06-2006, 07:17 PM
Tail looks great. You need a phatter tyre though.
Iceman
09-06-2006, 07:38 PM
Need a wider swing arm, 140 is the biggest that'll fit in this one.
damo1
13-06-2006, 09:05 PM
Stus got a blade one on ebay i think for $50
and i could sort you out with a blade rear wheel for a small
financel out lay.
Iceman
13-06-2006, 09:48 PM
I've found a few option available to me, an 88-89 GSXR 750 rear wheel will fit in with a 150 tyre, as will a Bandit 400 rear wheel also 150 maybe 160, 90 GSXR 750 swing arm with 96-99 shock.
RGV 250 VJ22 banana arm will bolt straight on no mods needed.
damo1
14-06-2006, 06:55 PM
nice get to it then.
Iceman
14-06-2006, 07:06 PM
Can't rush these things, already try'n to get the turbo sorted, build'n subframe, fitting tail, modify'n new foot pegs(thanks Stu)and preparing for baby which is com'n within the next two weeks. I surpose I should stop wasting the six hours I use to sleep and get out into the shed. lol
damo1
14-06-2006, 10:07 PM
sounds like your busy mate youd probly
get more time in the shed if you kept your pants on ah
fimpBIKES
15-06-2006, 12:32 PM
dont be a fool,
wrap your (biggest) tool :D
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