Flush fit indicators

[Hywel]

In an attempt to tidy up the back end of my CB600F hornet and stop me from wanting a newer bike I've bought a standard tail piece, a shotgun undertray with a plate bracket, some tasty looking LED tail lights and "Cat-Eye" indicators which fit flush into the tailpiece / rear fairing... whatever you wanna call it.

I just wanted to ask whether anyone had bought these cat eyes before from Jestertrickbits.co.uk

http://www.jesterstrickbits.co.uk/acatalog/Indicators.html

I realise this is a long-shot but the question I'm asking is, does anyone have a cutting template for these? I think I was supposed to receive one with the items but no joy. I'm guessing I need to make an egg shaped hole exactly the right size for the clips to snap on tight, but would like some light shed on it. This is what they look like underneath...

http://i45.tinypic.com/1ze8gtk.jpg

I don't really wanna start hacking away at my new tail which took a while to source until I have some dimensions / measurements to use.

[Guest]

PM Marsey, he did this mod one his Bandit,

http://www.themotorbikeforum.co.uk/view ... 39&start=0

i would drill the larger hole then using a small saw blade trim to fit, and use double side 3M foam to secure.. or body filler on the inside..

[Guest]

PM Marsey, he did this mod one his Bandit,

http://www.themotorbikeforum.co.uk/view ... 39&start=0

i would drill the larger hole then using a small saw blade trim to fit, and use double side 3M foam to secure.. or body filler on the inside..

I secured mine with a blob of silicone sealant on the inside of the tail unit, so I could replace them if i needed to easily ,

I would fit the indicator to a piece if cardboard then draw around the indicator and cut it out you have then got a accurate template.

[Guest]

http://i45.tinypic.com/1ze8gtk.jpg

I don't really wanna start hacking away at my new tail which took a while to source until I have some dimensions / measurements to use.

trim that excess plastic off the winker so it sits flush, then you have a smaller opening to cut.. and i'm with Marsey, cardboard template cheaper if you cock it up,

[Hywel]

I just about got away with this... Thankfully did a couple of practice holes on my old tailpiece and pretty much cocked it up then went at it with the new one... did the holes with a drill and a flat file and both indis snapped in tightly and sat perfectly flush but I then held it all up in front of me and despite my measuring I hadn't been careful enough with the filing and one was set further back by about 5 mil - 1cm but after slightly adjusting both holes in opposite directions I got it right. They don't sit tight on their own now but will look great with some adhesive / something to stick them down.

Now to give the undertray a shot..

Then..... WIRING!

http://badattitudes.com/MT/homer-simpson-5.jpg

[Guest]

. They don't sit tight on their own now but will look great with some adhesive / something to stick them down.

 

 

Black silicone sealant Is what i used on mine.

[Hywel]

Will B&Q stock that?

[Guest]

Think they do. got mine at small hardware shop.