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number24
15-06-2011, 08:01 PM
So my baby got her tail chopped off today...
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/44wannabe/RIMG0078.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/44wannabe/RIMG0079.jpg

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!!
pegboy
15-06-2011, 08:14 PM
very nice well done
LVC
15-06-2011, 08:17 PM
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 :thumbsup:
slob
15-06-2011, 10:10 PM
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.
number24
15-06-2011, 10:13 PM
That is the plan, i've got some armourall at work and ill stick some bicycle bar ends in there too.
MonstaChicky
16-06-2011, 06:50 AM
Looking good :)
the_adam
16-06-2011, 07:47 AM
Good job :thumbsup: 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 :D Got me thinking, I'm assuming it's not particularly legal to have it attached to the back of your jacket instead?...
Char
16-06-2011, 07:49 AM
Nice shock :look:
number24
16-06-2011, 09:39 AM
No, it's not exactly legal. Im making the bracket at the moment

Nice shock :look:

It's hideous... the standard spring will be going back on soon!
Char
16-06-2011, 09:49 AM
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/Char66/Suspension030-1.jpg

Love mine, much better that the original :piglet:
gary tompkins
16-06-2011, 09:49 AM
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
the_adam
16-06-2011, 10:53 AM
No, it's not exactly legal. Im making the bracket at the moment



It's hideous... the standard spring will be going back on soon!

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!
number24
16-06-2011, 11:05 AM
Yeah, i've got it all planned out with regards to angles etc.

Char, what shock is that?
Char
16-06-2011, 12:07 PM
Its a Maxton - thought thats what yours was (does come in black as well!)

http://www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/
number24
16-06-2011, 01:38 PM
Before:
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/44wannabe/IMAG0350.jpg
After:
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/44wannabe/IMAG0351.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/44wannabe/IMAG0352.jpg

Still to plug the holes and armourall the bare metal.
crust
16-06-2011, 06:31 PM
Purple springs generally means hyper pro

http://www.hyperpro.com/index.asp?page=springkits

If its one of theirs why would you want to put the original back in? Why not get the spring painted?
Albie
17-06-2011, 06:56 PM
Before:
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/44wannabe/IMAG0350.jpg
After:
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/44wannabe/IMAG0351.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/44wannabe/IMAG0352.jpg

Still to plug the holes and armourall the bare metal.

You may want to cut the exhausts down now. They almost look too long :confused::biggrin:
rac3r
17-06-2011, 07:11 PM
The weather is perfect for a tail chop :D
number24
17-06-2011, 07:11 PM
Well the exhaust are what is known in the 'trade' as pre sold, so there'll be no tomfoolery with them. Im also quite the fan of wheel barrows...

Racer: The day after i did it it decided to pour down half way to work, I didnt notice as i was in waterproof gear anyways but my rucksack did! And the rear light gets a bit foggy inside... It's a sign that she should only see nice weather me thinks.