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Buelluk
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 04:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hi to you all, I have just put down my greenbacks for an XB9S in CT, USA..picking it up on Saturday..first thing I want to do is relocate the license plate and get rid of the holey thing on the back..In the UK we would call that a tea strainer...any suggestions ,I am sure it is probably on the board some where but I don't know where to start

Regards

Adrian
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Hootowl
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 04:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

We call it a cheese grater on this side of the pond. I don't know of slick way to remove it. I think it certainly might look better though.
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Mikej
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 04:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

http://www.dremel.com/html/home_fr.html
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Buelluk
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 04:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well actually, i dont want to trash the grater, i want to remove it and replace it..and then I want to get a kit to relocate the plate under the rear light...or I could duct tape my plate to my back of course
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Mikej
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 04:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Oh, that's different then. A couple of the XB owners here have swapped S and R tail sections, at least a few have done the cut and hack job (not easily reversable), and I believe a couple of the site sponsers sell license plate relocators. For the aftermarket stuff start with Tat at American Sport Bike.

The guys who have done the mods will probably chime in here fairly soon, or tomorrow. The screened section does not unbolt from what I've been told, which is why I suggested the cutting tool method.

Have fun with it. And post a pic of the process and finished results if you can. Under the KnowledgeVault section there is a subsection for Bodywork stuff.

Take care.
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Mikej
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 04:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show.cgi?tpc=32777&post=188756#POS T188756

That should be a shortcut to a section of the XB Board subsection showing one person's modifications to get you started.
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Darthane
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 09:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you don't want to cut it, several aftermarket kits for eliminating the fender and relocating the license bracket and turn signals are out there. Try Trojan Horse or American Sport Bike. I'm too lazy to get the links right now...if no one posts them by tomorrow I'll toss them up then.

Bryan
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Glitch
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 10:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Welcome!
Sorry I can't help you with the pasta strainer (it was made in Italy), I kinda like mine. Sometimes I get caught in the rain, and as it's not a lot of help, it does help some...
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Newfie_buell
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 10:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Glitch,

Try Duct Tape over the holes.

That just may work.
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Glitch
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 10:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Good ol' Alabama Chrome!
Just might work...worth a try anyway...
Thanks Newfie!
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Newfie_buell
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 10:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Never heard it referred to as that before.

I like it,

Thanks

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Steelshoe
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 10:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I like the potato masher too! I'm going to hang the back strap of my new stealth saddle bags on it.
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Buckinfubba
Posted on Friday, September 12, 2003 - 08:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

welcome to the maddness...
one guy here used clear packing tape under it because when it rained it was shooting up everywhere....but try trojan horse or asb...
By the way I could get these for ya

Brian
Tilley hd/buell
buckinfubba@hotmail.com
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Daves
Posted on Friday, September 12, 2003 - 08:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Welcome to the Badweb!
I have the Trojan Horse tail eliminators in stock.

Ride to the edge!
Dave
Iowa HD/Buell (Buell Cycle Center)
1-800-342-7539 ext 211
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Whatever
Posted on Friday, September 12, 2003 - 01:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That thing on the back of the bike is there to dry out your undies if you get them caught in a rain storm...
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Freyke
Posted on Friday, September 12, 2003 - 01:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey, I like the tea-strainer, urinal, chesse grater, thingy.... I keeps my back from looking like my rear fender... And as XB owners we know what that looks like.... Well, at least mine looks like a bilge trap off a tug boat....


kk//kef
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Fed
Posted on Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 04:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

buelluk

this is what it will look like if you buy the relocator kit from american sportbike yes that is a connecticut plate also . sorry it rained saturday looks like you gotta wait till tuesday.plate relocator
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Gonen60
Posted on Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 04:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Grinder, sandpaper, spray paint, 20 minutes of time..save 300 dollars.
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Dmuz
Posted on Sunday, September 14, 2003 - 12:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Gone60,

Have I told you how smooth that looks?
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Buelluk
Posted on Monday, September 15, 2003 - 05:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Fed,

Yes, I picked the bike up at Stamford on Sat morning and managed to get in 20 miles before the heavens opened, I am now working away from home all week so it sits in the garage until this Saturday..hope its fine and we don't get to much weather from the hurricane.

Let me know where you live in CT, we could get together sometime, I am going to try to get to the next Marcus Dairy meet in Danbury.

Adrian
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Leeaw
Posted on Monday, September 15, 2003 - 07:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Adrian,

I got my bike in Danbury, but live in Westchester, about 20 minutes from Marcus. SI would be glad to meet you sometime at Marcus, as I am the only Firebolt in my neighborhood. Have caught a couple of S's roaming around though.
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