Author Topic: Shorty rear guard (DIY) (Read 7873 times)

joebloggs · « **on:** 27 November 2015, 01:05:08 pm »

Got the dremmel out and some masking tape and lightened (butchered) the rear mudguard, may cut it down further after seeing all the webbing etc Yamaha designed into the thing but for now its finished bar a bit of sanding here and there

Masked

Getting there

Indicator mount points

Indicators fitted, may need to space them out a few mm as almost obscured by the numberplate

Rear cut down

Time for a fag and a cuppa

fazersharp · « **Reply #1 on:** 27 November 2015, 06:19:11 pm »

I cut mine down an moved the number plate up and over the reflector - refitted a separate reflector at the bottom of the plate (not shown). Didn't touch anything else though

joebloggs · « **Reply #2 on:** 27 November 2015, 06:47:44 pm »

I like the way you ciut it down but the indicators I have are so small they looked out of place even with the infill's filling the original holes.

Is your numberplate virtually vertical?

fazersharp · « **Reply #3 on:** 28 November 2015, 12:56:34 pm »

No its about the same angle but looking from the side you (as in YOU ) may want to fill in the gap as the plate spans the orig fixing point and the reflector, but I have to say I have never really noticed it until I looked at this picture, offer yours up the same and see what you think, I used the same fixing holes in the mudguard and brought a new plate as the holes in the old one were now in the wrong place.
Sorry photo is a bit small as it was cropped from a bigger one

joebloggs · « **Reply #4 on:** 28 November 2015, 09:26:47 pm »

Quote from: fazersharp on 28 November 2015, 12:56:34 pm

No its about the same angle but looking from the side you (as in YOU ) may want to fill in the gap as the plate spans the orig fixing point and the reflector, but I have to say I have never really noticed it until I looked at this picture, offer yours up the same and see what you think, I used the same fixing holes in the mudguard and brought a new plate as the holes in the old one were now in the wrong place.
Sorry photo is a bit small as it was cropped from a bigger one

I see what you mean, mine stands out even more as the rear is so heavily chopped up

Never mind, I have a plan, some sticky back plastic and some old fairy liquid bottles and it'll be good as new.

No, but I think if I remove the rest of the guard leaving only the tray that the CDI sits in, I may be able to cut the back and slope it forward 45 deg, plastic welding it in place, and mounting the plate directly to that, watch this space (or the adds looking for a replacement if it all goes pete tong)

Nebuchernezzer · « **Reply #5 on:** 29 November 2015, 02:42:46 am »

I'm planning on the same, was going to make an angled numberplate mount out if thin sheet metal and screw it through where the reflector currently is. I like where you've moved your indicators too, I was thinking about where to relocate them just the other day, got some little ked ones in mind too.

joebloggs · « **Reply #6 on:** 29 November 2015, 11:11:53 am »

Quote from: Nebuchernezzer on 29 November 2015, 02:42:46 am

I'm planning on the same, was going to make an angled numberplate mount out if thin sheet metal and screw it through where the reflector currently is. I like where you've moved your indicators too, I was thinking about where to relocate them just the other day, got some little ked ones in mind too.

If you cut off the mounts off the subframe for those rear hooks (the ones that swivel) you could mount the indicators even higher although hardly worth the effort.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171853416732?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I'm now considering a bracket mounted in the same way rather than messing around with the shape of the undertray, its a bloody awkward shape to try to bend and also keep water tight to protect the CDI

joebloggs · « **Reply #7 on:** 29 November 2015, 01:39:36 pm »

Cut the guard down further, difficult to loose a line where the lower part of the guard meets the tray for CDI, think it would take a lot of work to lose it completely so may just have to stay as it is

The small tube protruding from the bottom contains a fastener, unless I run you over your not really going to notice it

I think it looks better than my 1st attempt

Just need to knock up a bracket for the numberplate

fazersharp · « **Reply #8 on:** 29 November 2015, 08:19:20 pm »

is there much point in severely cutting down the guard at the back (not sides) when there is going to be a number plate there anyway

joebloggs · « **Reply #9 on:** 29 November 2015, 08:23:47 pm »

Quote from: fazersharp on 29 November 2015, 08:19:20 pm

is there much point in severely cutting down the guard at the back (not sides) when there is going to be a number plate there anyway

Probably not but from the side view it looks tidier, well in my opinion

fazersharp · « **Reply #10 on:** 29 November 2015, 08:46:26 pm »

Quote from: joebloggs on 29 November 2015, 08:23:47 pm

Quote from: fazersharp on 29 November 2015, 08:19:20 pm
is there much point in severely cutting down the guard at the back (not sides) when there is going to be a number plate there anyway

Probably not but from the side view it looks tidier, well in my opinion

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joebloggs · « **Reply #11 on:** 29 November 2015, 09:03:58 pm »

The wiring was just pulled through to test. Will be cable tied up and out of view before refitting tail piece

fazersharp · « **Reply #12 on:** 29 November 2015, 09:19:51 pm »

Just teasing - I know its work in progress, I look forward to seeing it in real life when its done, we should go for a ride

joebloggs · « **Reply #13 on:** 29 November 2015, 09:29:04 pm »

If I pulled my finger out I could finish it in a week or so but winter's just kicking in so not much point rushing
Yeah will take you up on that. Just don't expect it to happen before April 16
I've a set of upside-down forks tucked away in the shed. Trying not to think about fitting them but will see how much will power I have....

fazersharp · « **Reply #14 on:** 04 December 2015, 10:05:08 pm »

took these the other day for you. You can only see the gap if you look exactly side on, and then its not much

His Dudeness · « **Reply #15 on:** 05 December 2015, 07:15:52 pm »

Nice paint job!

joebloggs · « **Reply #16 on:** 05 December 2015, 08:14:55 pm »

Quote from: His Dudeness on 05 December 2015, 07:15:52 pm

Nice paint job!

Wasn't sure about it to start with but it grew on me!

His Dudeness · « **Reply #17 on:** 06 December 2015, 08:48:07 am »

Definitely a risk painting it anything other than standard colours but looks a good quality job. what colour wheels have you got?

joebloggs · « **Reply #18 on:** 06 December 2015, 03:13:13 pm »

The wheels are black with polished rims. The swing arm and a few other parts are either polished, matte black or both. Not sure its going to be every ones cup of tea but works for me

Tefer · « **Reply #19 on:** 11 December 2015, 11:18:12 am »

Previous owner done this to my bike, my only advice is don't ride in the rain. The mudguard is there for a reason and with mine being gone as soon as its wet the spray comes over the back and down the seat. Have contemplated changing the whole section but looks like a royal pain.

fazersharp · « **Reply #20 on:** 11 December 2015, 04:45:13 pm »

A hugger sorts out most of that issue

joebloggs · « **Reply #21 on:** 11 December 2015, 10:32:52 pm »

Quote from: fazersharp on 11 December 2015, 04:45:13 pm

A hugger sorts out most of that issue

Removed that too.......

Don't ride in the rain or the spray off the wheels will land on your seat?

Its focin raining, its going to land there either way!

joebloggs · « **Reply #22 on:** 14 December 2015, 08:20:18 pm »

joebloggs · « **Reply #23 on:** 14 December 2015, 08:23:55 pm »

Well that tried my patient's, sometimes something's are so bloody simple its impossible to see it for what it is. Anyway the mock-up fitted, lets hope it works the same in steel.

Nebuchernezzer · « **Reply #24 on:** 16 December 2015, 01:09:00 am »

I'll be interested to see it on the bike!
I've put some LED indicators on my xmas list...if they show up then i'll be looking into cutting down the rear area some more too!