beansbaxter
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posted September 15, 2002 07:03 PM
Need some tips for a rear fender eliminator
Ok, Competition Werkes Fender Eliminator kit came in for my 12, am not going to put it on for a few days because I want some advice, since I only get one shot at cutting the rear fender.
Competition Werkes doesnt provide any, but what is recommended for sealing the kit after it is installed? I have seen black silicon used, and I've also heard that urethane works really good. I guess the urethane is stronger, not as flexible as the silicone, keeps more moisture out, and ultimately is harder if your ever removing the kit. So is black silicon or urethane the way to go? Any other suggestions on what could be used?
Also, is a dremel tool good enough for cutting through the plastic? I know if you cut too little, its easier to cut some more off since you cant put it back if you cut too much. So any advice before I goto work on the plastic and start cutting it?
This is the first fender eliminator kit I've ever done, plan on doing it myself, and the only instructions is the poorly written piece of paper that Competition Werkes supplied with the kit. So ALL advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
   
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swft
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posted September 16, 2002 05:26 AM
I used a utility knife to cut the plastic. A dremel tool will melt and slag the plastic, utility knife cuts clean.
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vozizm
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posted September 16, 2002 05:43 AM
i used metal snips.... did not like dremel
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DaveInDaytona
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posted September 16, 2002 06:27 AM
I used a Dremel for both times I've cut a tail. It will melt and sling melted plastic if you run it too fast and push it too hard. I used fine tooth hack saw blade for the couple of points that the dremel wouldn't reach.
Can't help you with the tail cuts because you've got a different on that I used. The fit was really good so I didn't need to seal anything when it was installed.
Take your time, good luck.
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Dino
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posted September 16, 2002 12:23 PM
die grinder w/ thin cutting wheel works best.....there will be some slag,but after it cools,you just pop it off to reveal a nice,clean cut! (Dremels are too wimpy)
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Dino
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posted September 16, 2002 12:23 PM
die grinder w/ thin cutting wheel works best.....there will be some slag,but after it cools,you just pop it off to reveal a nice,clean cut! (Dremels are too wimpy)
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Dino
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posted September 16, 2002 12:23 PM
die grinder w/ thin cutting wheel works best.....there will be some slag,but after it cools,you just pop it off to reveal a nice,clean cut! (Dremels are too wimpy)
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posted September 17, 2002 10:09 PM
My personal experience with the installation of my FSD undertail was almost effortless. I basically left my 12 in Swft's shop because I chose not to ride home in the rain. Swft got bored, couldn't sleep so he installed it in the middle of the night. I came over the next day and it looked great! So if you need tips on the install don't ask me! 
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beansbaxter
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posted September 19, 2002 07:34 AM
Supposed to be a two hour install...I took my sweet time to make it perfect, plus it's the first one I did, and it took me over five hours to complete the install last night....wow!
Looks hella nice. It was brought to my attention afterwards that the liscence plate is supposed to be off the ground no more then 24 inches, and mine is 8 inches higher then that mark. Hope the man doesnt stop me for it.
It looks clean, real nice with the stock blinkers, the only downfall is that computer box underneath the storage didnt fit in too good. Used black silicone to clean the job up. The kit flattens out the under part of the inner ferring so I also was forced to lose my storage container. I know there is more room overall now in the back, but water can also be kicked up from the sides in there. Plus I dont know if it's safe to store stuff back there with a newly installed stainless steel floor.
I'll post some pics up of it soon.
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