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15-06-2011, 08:01 PM | #1 |
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She's had the CHOP
So my baby got her tail chopped off today...
Not quite finished, i need to raise the light about 25mm and fix up the number plate bracket but it's looking good! I've got the LED brake light / indicator combo wired in in such a way so that i can unplug the indicator mode and plug the standard ones straight back in for the MOT. I can't wait to have it done!! |
15-06-2011, 08:14 PM | #2 |
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very nice well done
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15-06-2011, 08:17 PM | #3 |
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I prefere them with (hope you're ready for getting a very wet neck next time you ride in the rain), but nice job sir
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15-06-2011, 10:10 PM | #4 |
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You should also paint the bare metal left behind to stop rust taking hold then stick some bar end plugs or similar into the end of the tubes
and don't forget some sort of red reflector is an MOT requirement. Last edited by slob; 15-06-2011 at 10:12 PM.. |
15-06-2011, 10:13 PM | #5 |
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That is the plan, i've got some armourall at work and ill stick some bicycle bar ends in there too.
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16-06-2011, 06:50 AM | #6 |
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Looking good
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16-06-2011, 07:47 AM | #7 |
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Good job I wondered how it had made such a big improvement (it looks a lot better than mine!) - then realised the number plate was still missing Got me thinking, I'm assuming it's not particularly legal to have it attached to the back of your jacket instead?...
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16-06-2011, 07:49 AM | #8 |
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Nice shock
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16-06-2011, 09:39 AM | #9 |
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16-06-2011, 09:49 AM | #10 |
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Love mine, much better that the original
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16-06-2011, 09:49 AM | #11 |
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Make sure you angle the numberplate bracket up at about 45 degrees
Otherwise the rear tyre may catch it on full bounce (mine did) and rip it off
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16-06-2011, 10:53 AM | #12 |
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You're just giving me ideas, I used to have my L-plate attached to a backpack to keep the bike looking nice - I was never stopped, but the MOT people weren't sure what to think of it To be honest I think that spring looks really good with the black bike!
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16-06-2011, 11:05 AM | #13 |
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Yeah, i've got it all planned out with regards to angles etc.
Char, what shock is that? |
16-06-2011, 12:07 PM | #14 |
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Its a Maxton - thought thats what yours was (does come in black as well!)
http://www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/
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16-06-2011, 01:38 PM | #15 |
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Before:
After: Still to plug the holes and armourall the bare metal. |
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