ruready
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posted July 12, 2002 04:16 AM
Graphic Art Undertail, Any tips on install
My Graphic Art undertail should arrive today. I have read where several members currently have these undertails. Any suggestions or tips before the install begins. I hope to have it on tomorrow.
  
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DaveInDaytona
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posted July 12, 2002 10:28 AM
 Edited By: DaveInDaytona on 19 Jul 2002 13:29
Tips ? How about these...
Print the directions off the site, and take them to the bike with you. If you don't have a color printer then mark the cut points in the photos you printed with a colored marker.
If you don't own a Dremel tool with a cutter borrow one. If you can't do that then get a fine tooth hack saw blade and a box cutter. There are some points that you'll need a blade anyway because the Dremel won't reach everywhere.
Hot melted platic hurts when it flys into your eyes, wear the safety glasses.
Take your time.
I didn't use the mounting for the computer as outlined in the directions. I made some brackets and bolted it into the bike with the trunk removed and use it like that. There's a lot more room like that. It's just my preference, it may not be yours. See the pictures below.
I have more tips and photos but you get the idea.
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Ballisticzx12r
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posted July 12, 2002 10:32 AM
Dremmel
I have one on my 02, I did not install it. But is suppose to be a mother F-cker...
Buy a Dremmel pocket tool you are going to up to your elbows in plastic.
Bart
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DaveInDaytona
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posted July 12, 2002 10:40 AM
Do you even put your own gas in that bike Bart or do you go to full service ? 
I've done it twice, it's an easy job.
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DaveInDaytona
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posted July 12, 2002 10:57 AM
Over simplified instructions:
Remove this piece and replace it with the new tail.
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ruready
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posted July 12, 2002 12:46 PM
Thanks Dave, I remember that you had installed a couple of these. I have been waiting for these to come off back order for a couple months now, can hardly wait to get it installed.
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jse20
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posted July 13, 2002 12:05 AM
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Printed the instructions off the web. We used a dremel and a saw like a mini sawz-all. We spent 3 hours on it start to finish. We also had some shrink tubing for the wires, that was nice. electrical tape and sand paper to smooth out your cuts. Good luck!
 
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zx12rpilot
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posted July 13, 2002 05:31 PM
What does it look like installed? Post a pic if anyone has one please...... Please?
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DaveInDaytona
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posted July 13, 2002 05:47 PM
Edited By: DaveInDaytona on 13 Jul 2002 18:47
Before:
After:
I painted it black because the matching blue wasn't available yet. This is what is looked like on a wrecked red one:
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zx12rpilot
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posted July 13, 2002 05:48 PM
What about a plate?
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posted July 13, 2002 05:56 PM
Undertail
I love the looks of mine, took about 2 hours to put on. Used a dremel and simple tools. Wasnt too hard just follow the directions to the letter, adn dont cut too much. good luck
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DaveInDaytona
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posted July 13, 2002 05:58 PM
The stock bracket goes here:
Although I like mine here:
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zx12rpilot
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posted July 13, 2002 06:24 PM
OK, looks great. Change handling any at speed? Seems like it should smooth out rear airflow IMO. ?????????
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Ballisticzx12r
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posted July 16, 2002 05:45 PM
Dave
Yes I do go through full service for gas doesn't everyone?
Bart
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posted July 16, 2002 06:17 PM
Looks verys nice.
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ruready
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posted July 17, 2002 05:01 AM
Thanks for the help Dave. I never got a chance to install the undertail this past weekend. I did install it yesterday, took a couple hours to get everything completed. Fit and color match all good, it looks great too.
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ruready
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posted July 19, 2002 09:02 AM
Dave,
What did you do to slow down the turn signals? Mine are flashing rapidly now with the led's in the undertail.
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DaveInDaytona
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posted July 19, 2002 10:04 AM
I put in a box that makes my tail lights signals too. As much as people say those LED's are bright you really can't see them in the sun and living here in the land of the blue hair town car drivers the more flashing I have behind me the better. Needlesss to say with that box in there it flashes at the regular rate. The unexpected bonus (at least I think it is) is that when the signal is on and the brake is applied I get the rapid rate flash again. I understand why it's happening and can fix it if I want to but I think it's a good idea.
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princesskiwi
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posted July 19, 2002 11:43 AM
looks nice... I wish Dino would get his ass in gear and selll his... they would cost pennies compared to this unit and it gives you a trunk big enough to hold 2 loafs of bread
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posted July 19, 2002 12:20 PM
Edited By: BlackMandingoWarrior on 19 Jul 2002 15:16
Well...
Let's see this 2-loaf-a-bread haulin trunk. I took out my box and was not that impressed with the added space. I won't be putting it back but I was hoping for more!!!
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TReMor
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posted July 19, 2002 03:10 PM
Hey, we just had a group purchase for these at that other 12 site. I posted finished pics on this site today...follow this LINK. If you want to see my detailed thoughts and extra instructions, look for them on that other site under the group purchase thread. It's 11 pages long, so it shouldn't be hard to find on the first page or two.
Tim
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