Newbie attempts Fender Elimination

[Gubb]

I learned heaps today about all sorts of things bike-related.

Have been looking for a fender eliminator kit for a while for my '07 Hyosung GT250R. (I know say what you like, but we all have to start somewhere!)

Found a universal kit that looked nice and easy to install, and I picked up two sets of replacement Oxford (faux-carbon fiber) indicators to go with it, to replace the whale-sized stock flashers.

Considering i've only had a bike for 4 weeks I thought I would give it a go at replacing it myself.

Right, time to remove the back fairing, removed all visible bolts, hmmm, still not coming off, maybe there's a few hidden bolts, checked further, nothing noticeable. Run back up to the computer, and check Google and KB for any info on removing these puppies, nothing. Go back down for a second try, on closer inspection, it's the luggage tie down that is keeping te fairing on, get a cloth, and some pliers, and try to turn the knob around without damaging it, nothing. finally realise that there is an end-cap in the knob, and lo-and behold, it's another allen bolt. Whip them out, and the fairings come straight off. Excellent.

Getting slightly excited, as the bike looks amazing (to me anyway) without the rear fender on, but soon turn to slight disappointment as I realize that the rear fender and brake light are all part of one massive package, and I can't seemingly separate the two, without leaving the brake lamp exposed. Will try to post a pic tomorrow, as I would appreciate any input.

I only have basic hand tools, and am unsure as to how to continue. Replace the rear fairings, and figure that I still have enough light (no garage, just a carport) to replace the front indicators. Slowly start to remove the front fairings, many more bolts than I thought there was. Remove the old indicators with no real problems, chucked the new ones in, no real issues, had to force them a bit to make 'em fit, but they seem to go OK.

So the question is, if anyone in Welly is able to give me a hand to make this fender eliminator work, or cut the original housing down considerably to size, I would be hugely happy. I can't offer much in the way of remuneration, but i'm sure I could swing a dozen your way.

:niceone:

[98tls]

:buggerd:Mate i cant help but will send some bling your way for the postvery well described indeed,dont mean to laugh but i felt your frustration....good on ya for giving it a go,you need a dremel to cut away the ugly pooper scooper out back,and take your time as if you cut to much off its hard to go back.Absolutly worth doing though as bikes look a whole lot better without all that crap on the back,although be prepared to get a wet back.....heres a pic of my replacement undertray that tidied up the rear end of my old girl.

[325rocket]

mate, pm me and ill give you a hand. ive made one myself for my hobag.
fully kitted garage with "real" tools haha
!!!!!DONT CUT ANYTHING!!!! you dont need to.

[98tls]

mate, pm me and ill give you a hand. ive made one myself for my hobag.
fully kitted garage with "real" tools haha
!!!!!DONT CUT ANYTHING!!!! you dont need to. Oh dear.........hope he hasnt gone and bought a dremel and is feverishly cutting bits of plastic as we speak.........:devil2:

[Gubb]

Heh, thankfully, not quite yet.

And cheers Rocket, PM sent.

[deanohit]

Heres a page with links to all sorts of mods for a hyosung. Theres a link to a proper eliminator there as well. Looks to be a very tidy unit with intergrated brake and indicator lights.

[Gubb]

Cheers for that, a little pricey for my tastes though, and those indicators look very small.

Might just stick with the bodging for now.

:bash:

[Pancakes]

Hahaha!

I opened up the bodywork thing to search this and see if there are any downsides to ditching the big hory spade off the back. Was gonna cut mine, 325rocket, post up some pics dood. I have a dremel style drill attachment, was gonna use that and then smooth the edges down but my mind always comes back to will I get wet and dirty and the fact that would suck for me cos the bike is a rain or shine commuter.

down there is where I thought I'd cut.

[Gubb]

It's all finished, thanks to Rocket (Who is an absolute legend!)

Will post some pics when it's light, but it makes a hell of a difference.

Just tinkering with a number plate light at the moment, wiring is something else that isn't a strong point of mine.

[325rocket]

here you go.
the number plate light looks shit house but it was the best i could do at the time
total cost about $13

[Pancakes]

That looks sweet as! Can you do a screen size close-up of the eliminator itself and how it attaches? Did you just remove the std one or have to cut it? You may not want to but if you could say what the total cost was that'd be great too.

[325rocket]

standard on comes off. i did it in a way that you dont need to cut any part of the bike.
i took off the standard one then made a cardboard template that would fit the hole it left (kinda shaped like batmans bat sign). made an aliminum copy of the cardboard, painted it black and tucked it in behind the fairing (<- sp???) then i screwed it in through the standard holes and made a little bracket for the number plate.
alimium cost about $8 and the light was about $5. and thats it.
takes a while to get it to fit but its a pretty cheap way to do it and you dont damage any part of your bike.

[vifferman]

aliminum...alimium
Try aluminium (or aluminum if you're Mrkn or pedantic).

... tucked it in behind the fairing (<- sp???)
Yes! :niceone: That is how you spell it (not 'fearing', 'ferring', 'fering' or any of the other ways it's spelled on TardMe).

[Gubb]

The first pic is a before the fender-ectemy took place.

The second and third show just how much it manages to clean up the back end.

The fourth pic kinda shows the mounting plate that we used (I say we, but I mean Rocket), which had two holes drilled in the seat compartment, and attached that way.

The indicators and the mounting plate cost me $100 all up.

Sorry about the rubbish pictures, i'm a worse photographer than I am a motorcyclist!

[Pancakes]

Yeah I love working with ally. Cheap, tons of extruded shapes and sizes and easy to work. Will post my efforts soon. Cheers for the pics.

[_intense_]

That is how you spell it (not 'fearing', 'ferring', 'fering' or any of the other ways it's spelled on TardMe).


man THATS WHY its called tard me, damn phools.. (speeling?):stupid:

[Weaver]

I have finally gotten rid of my rear mudguard and it looks way better. I ended up pissing about for ages making up my template but i'm very happy with the way it came out.
Cost sweet fuck all as well.
Huge sheet of aluminium from Ulrich only cost $10.68
Number plate light cost $9.90
I know Rocket was having some problems finding a small number plate light so I have posted a pic of the one I bought from repco.

However I only finished it this morning, so I guess I'll see how well the number plate light works.


EDIT. I've added a picture of the number plate light in action, and it seems to work well enough

[Weaver]

I used the aluminium for everything, keeps weight down (hahahahaha) and its really easy to work with. I think time will tell weather or not its up to vibrations and movement

[Gubb]

Looks awesome!

Well done.

[megarich]

He's my attempt at cleaning up the huge arse end of my RF900.

Lucky enough the RF has 2 lights for the brake light so now each light acts as an incidator as well as the brake light.

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