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rexmitchell
08-09-2009, 06:37 PM
My buddy wanted to build a fender eliminator for his 08 CBR 1000, so we got out the tools and went to work. For this we got a 2x4 joust(spelling) hanger and some simpson strong tie supports. One support on the inside and one on the outside to hold the plate. Here is what we started with

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/rexmitchell/P8091321.jpg


We sawed off his old fender and mud flap with a reciprocating saw and an air grinder.

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/rexmitchell/P8091323.jpg

We mounted the support onto the joust hanger and drilled some screw holes in the top. We fitted the mount under the tail at the desired location and screwed the whole thing to the second support from the outside.

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/rexmitchell/P8091324.jpg

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/rexmitchell/P8091325.jpg


Lined everything up and drilled the holes on the supports a little bigger, went to cycle gear and got some LED license plate lights, wired them into the old plate light wire and we were good to go. Material cost, 2.60 for the hard parts, and 28 bucks for the LED screw lights, and a fun project....(priceless)

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/rexmitchell/P8091326.jpg
jordanhoff
08-10-2009, 11:33 PM
what about the rear turn signals, were they moved?
SuperSherpa197
08-10-2009, 11:51 PM
yeah seriously, where are the blinkers?

looks good though :thumbsup:
rexmitchell
08-11-2009, 01:06 AM
LOL, forgot about those...no atm they are out of action. We looked at some aftermarket ones to mount but he didn't like them. He ordered the integrated tail light for the signals.
Go Time
08-11-2009, 01:30 PM
That really cleaned things up. Looks good.
bigsmooth433430
08-12-2009, 06:14 PM
Is that legal to not have turn signals?
rexmitchell
08-12-2009, 06:47 PM
Is that legal to not have turn signals?

Not exactly but he couldn't get ticketed I don't think since it is legal to use hand signals on a motorcycle in the state of Texas. He wouldn't pass inspection however.
bigsmooth433430
08-13-2009, 02:33 PM
Oh, I see. Makes sense. I want to get rid of the nastyness that is on my bike (Suzuki GS500F) but I don't have a replacement for my turn signals. Suggestions
rexmitchell
08-15-2009, 12:28 PM
you can mount the turn signals on the side of the plate mount and it will be fine.
bigsmooth433430
08-15-2009, 03:25 PM
Sweet! Found an alternate way to eliminate it. I'll post pics later
rexmitchell
08-15-2009, 05:01 PM
sounds good