What did you guys use to cut them with? I want to do this but don't want to screw it up. Also does anyone know where on the inet that you can buy an aftermarket rear piece? I would rather cut an after market one than the stock.

 

Also, (this is for jeffnrivercity) how hard was it to mount the battery under the front fender? I figure if I cut the rear plastic then it will look weird to have the battery hanging down.

 

SandScum,
It wasn't to hard to mount the battery up front(if you can weld a little)
It was alot harder to move all the wiring starter relay etc.
I used the have it under the seat where the air box was(that was real clean),but had to relocate it again for the NOS bottle.
If you dont mind losing the air box,under the seat would be better(less weight tranfer)You figure after you add a lighter tail pipe and move the battery (up front)you are shifting a bit of weight to the front.

Jeff

 

Under the seat is a good idea. What do you need to do completely remove the air box?

Do you have any pics of this?

Your bike is bad *** BTW.

 

SandScum,
Thanks!
Yes the air box would have to go,It comes out fairly easy.
Making the brackets to mount it was a little time consuming but not impossible for the backyard mechanic.

I have a pic of the old mount on this page here

Jeff

 

Sandscum,
I recently had to purchase the rear fender assembly and it was only $76 from my local dealer. I thought that was a great price, not nearly as much as i thought it'd be. FYI the front headlight surround piece was more expensive at nearly $90.

 

Yeah I'll have to have a beer before tackling this one. Although $76.00 isn't too bad for a new one if I really screw it up. I just wasn't sure what you guys used to cut it with. I like the looks of it, it looks sweet.