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Dago


Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 07:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Does anyone have any pics of their R tail section from above with both seats completely removed? I need to see how everything is routed through the sub frame.

Thanks in advance.
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Tsmith4378


Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 09:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

http://www.tsmithbuellxb9slr.com/
If you have a ? or need help just ask
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Dago


Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 09:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks!

I don't have a specific question at this point (i figured out the trunk thing), but is there anything I should know before I dig in?

(Message edited by dago on January 25, 2005)
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Trenchtractor


Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 10:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It's pretty easy, just a 3 dimensional jigsaw...

Here...

http://www.themuell.com/article.php?id=23
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Dago


Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 10:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It appears that you cut a square notch out of your undertray to make room for the cables and hose.

Is this due to the fact that the factory R model has those wires routed up front?

Can anyone post a pic of their factory R model tail section with the seats removed? I've search the archives and couldn't find anything.
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Newxb9er


Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 11:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dago... I just took a few High Res pics. Email me and I'll send them to you. That way they are not limited on here.
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Dago


Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - 09:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Check your email Newxb9r. Thanks!

Trench/Tsmith,
Where/how did you guys mount your rear brake reservoir? Pics?
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Glitch


Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - 11:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Good luck Dago.
I for one can't wait 'til you're finished; )
Have you started yet, or just getting everything in order?
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Dago


Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - 12:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Glitch,

Everything has been taken off already. So whenever you're ready, I can ship you the Crossroads bars.
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Glitch


Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - 12:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Cool, I just got my TFI, so if you can hold on to it until Monday or Tuesday, we'll be good to go!
Thanks for helping me out
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Trenchtractor


Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - 07:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

'Where/how did you guys mount your rear brake reservoir?'

Mine is mounted so you can see it through the side cutout in the R plastic... That meant I didn't have to use longer brake hose... It also means not having to remove the seat to check your level...

Yes, I am truely lazy.

'It appears that you cut a square notch out of your undertray to make room for the cables and hose.

Is this due to the fact that the factory R model has those wires routed up front?'


Yeah, I made a cemi-circular cut in mine, to more closely follow the profile of the cables. It's nice and snug.
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Dago


Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - 07:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Does the factory R come with any sort of metal battery tray, or any types of other braces that may be located within the rear sub frame?
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Tsmith4378


Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - 07:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You will need to make a bracket to hold the brake resvoir in place. I will try to take picture of what i did for you. I used a piece of plumbers metal strapping (holes pre-drilled) cut to size and bent using using a vise to the angle needed to hold the resevoir in place. I then painted it black. used a an existing bolt on the frame to hold it in place.

Yup, had to make cut to route the cables.

You will need to Extend your rear turn signal wires and taillight wires.

also pay close attention to the bank angle sensor. it needs to be placed with the words "UP" facing UP...

In my Pictures I tried placing the ECM on top of the battery,, ( made braket to hold the strap for that too) it did NOT work on top of the battery for me. So I placed it on the side of the battery.

Used Lots of velcro and zip ties to hold everything place.
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Trenchtractor


Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - 08:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ok, I just went and had a look at Tims pics again... If his cutout for the cables is rectangular and in the top of that part of the undertray, mine is semi-circular and in the side of that part of the tray.

I cut off the stock brake res mount point so my cables would pass through there unrestricted...

I also figured out how to mount the ECM on the battery...
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Dago


Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 08:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks for the guidance.

Would you two mind posting or sending me some pics of your brake reservoir setup?
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Tsmith4378


Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 05:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I will take pics in a little while. Im afraid to take her cover off. it's only 10 degress here in Michigan.
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Thansesxb9rs


Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 08:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I still have a complete tail section for an R, if anyone is interested make me an offer.
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Dago


Posted on Friday, January 28, 2005 - 09:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

10 degrees!?! brrr.

I had my garage door open all last night while working on the bike. I don't know how you guys handle that kind of cold.

Whenever you can get to the pics...thanks.

Does the factory R come with a battery tray?
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Williek
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 09:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Tsmith that is a sweet job and great pics of your conversion. I am getting ready to do the same to my 12S. I say getting ready but I am stationed in korea until Aug and my bike is sitting in a storage unit til then. My one question is do you have a list of the parts you had to order?
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