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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee
Very nice looking.

I wanted to do something like that to mine, but I couldnt find any pics of the undertail kits people were selling.

If you can you should do a write up, or at least before and after pics.

Thanks. There's not really much to write up, but I'll find out what tools, etc. we used (I don't have a clue, something that hooked up to the air tank) and I can put up a pretty crappy before pic tonight after work.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by thatsarachik
Because I like it better that way. It could go either way, I just think it looks better tucked up more.
Oh okay cool. I didn't know if it was intentional or it was some way to hide it.

I've trimmed my tail some but want to cut more away. Thanks for inspiring.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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Awesome bike. Just bought the same one myself. Just wondering where you got the integrated tail-light? It makes it look really clean. Thanks.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ejspauld22
Awesome bike. Just bought the same one myself. Just wondering where you got the integrated tail-light? It makes it look really clean. Thanks.

I got it here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LED-I...Q5fAccessories
 
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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Below are before and after pics. I use the term "we" loosely here, my boyfriend and his dad did most of the work, I loosed and tightened a few bolts.

We used an angle grinder to cut just under where the reflecter is on the fender. Then, for the license plate holder we picked up a square of aluminum from Lowe's and cut it just smaller than the plate, with a tab on the top that we bent back to bolt into the tray where the taillight wires sit. The tab had to be a little bit thinner than the plate to fit into the plastic, but we cut it big enough to put three bolts through. We used a different grinder to smooth the corners of the metal and spray painted the front of it black (which you can't see since the plate covers it). I did take a pic of the finished piece before we put it back on the bike, but it's a really bad cell phone pic and you can't really tell what you're looking at anyway.

So heres the before and after, if anyone wants more detailed pics PM me and I can try to take some...

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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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Looks pretty damn sweet!! I can't wait to do mine!!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mtemple07
Looks pretty damn sweet!! I can't wait to do mine!!
Thanks...it's also nice to see a fellow Iowan.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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No problem!!.. haha yeaah Iowa suuucks but just can't wait for warmer weather now! Took it out over the weekend but that wind just kills ya!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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sweet bike... i have to cut my undertail soon once i get everything back on
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 05:58 PM
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looks nice.
 
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