| Author | Message | ||
     Ttlord |
i have read quite a bit about this and am unsure yet what i am going to do but i was wondering about removing the stock plastic lp bracket. what all needs to be done to remove this? is there an easy way or should i just go tear into it. by the way i have a 2000 x1. and i need to get rid of the stock lp bracket the looks are killing me. | ||
| Chasespeed |
I unbolted mine, and and lef tit all open and exposed for a while. It is now welded with a piece of 2mm alluminium underneath, and all polished up..... I had it riveted for a while, the tail is alloy, you can pretty much do as you wish with it... Chase | ||
| Mbsween |
There's lots of threads on this You can buy a complete kit from Al @ American Sportbike, I have the Banke one , it fits easy and really cleans up the lines. You can mangle the plastic back there and end up with a working solution, nice write up here or you can go all out an fabricate something nice. Pics are on the same link HIH Matt | ||
| Ttlord |
yeah i have done quite a few searches but did not find really anything on the removal of the tail section. i did find alot of stuff on fabing a new lp bracket and also buying aftermarket. i am however going to fab something up. not sure yet what. i am going to have to tear into it and see what all it takes to keep the front part of the glove box and remove the rear lp bracket. just getting ready to tear into it now. thanks for the link. | ||
| Chasespeed |
In all honesty, there is no real need to keep that front par of the box. Mine is one solid sheet of aluminium, from the tail light, right up to the oil lines... There is one trimmed piece, inside, to make a compartment, where the cross brace is(where the ECM tray mounts).. Though I have NO KEY.. I havent been able to find the barrel set-up for the rear, for quite some time... My 2 cents Chase | ||
| Johnnymceldoo |
Thats my main issue with the X1's styling is that big aluminum bracket. Well that and the big honkin airbox. | ||
| Chasespeed |
Which "big aluminium bracket" are talking about? The tail section? The part of the tail the tail-light mounts to? I trimmed my tail-light mount, as I have a nice low profile LED set-up, that tucks up in there rather well... I need a camera...ha.. Chase | ||
| Ttlord |
i do want to keep my compartment big enough because i have my pc and i also keep my gloves glasses and hat in there when i am not riding | ||
| Chasespeed |
I understand that much, BUT, the front part, is the same depth whether you use the sock plastic or make one, or buy an undertail. What I would do, is tuck the PC up into the rear of the tail(in a way to still allow you to plug into it with the computer), and go from there. I keep an extra set of glasses or 2 in my tail, and extra pack of smokes, a set of gloves, and occasionally, if I am feeling lazy, and dont wanna shave my head, a hat... There is still room, just wont be able to carry a tool kit. Chase | ||
| Wardan123 |
ttlord- You need a yodude flytrap! I'll post pics later. Andrew | ||
| Ttlord |
right on, i guess i will see what i need to do when i get it off. i really also do not want to drill or anything. i want to use the stock mounting points | ||
| Chasespeed |
Well, then in all honesty, you would be best off with the Banke kit offered by Al @ American Sport Bike, or the carbon fiber one he has.. Both take all the hassel out of it. But, you will pay for it. I had no intention of going back to stock, so welding mine up, was the bast option. But, its all up to you. And that flytrap is a slick option.... My 2 cents Chase | ||
| Ttlord |
ive done searches for the fly trap but nothing comes up any idea where to look? | ||
| Bwolcott |
i got the diamond plate and the lp bracket off a guy in the classified section. looks good, DIY, cheap. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e127/dragxxxonxx x/DSCF2246.jpg http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e127/dragxxxonxx x/DSCF2245.jpg | ||
| Chasespeed |
 Here is mine... Chase | ||
| Madgaz |
This subject comes up every now and then, and the place to go is the very early days of old school Buell. Check the link below. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/58511.html MadGaz | ||
| Mbsween |
Here's a shot of the flytrap, its nice for storing lightweight stuff courtesy of thex1files.com  |
