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Title: Tail light flip
Post by: Blueknyt on August 30, 2003, 10:29:30 PM

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ok, didnt seem like a good idea at the time, but got to thinking about it and what the hell did it, i unbolted the taillight on my 89, and flipped it. the mounts are alittle bent so i took out the little support tubes behind the washers, the white doesnt show to top as i thought due to Body work is in way, if doing this mod i recomend being super carful, as stated my mounts were bend alittle. i may try relocating the mounts alittle deeper to move the tail lite into the body work, recesing it. but we shall see, as soon as i can figure out how to get XP to like my 5$ digicam, i will get a photo for you.

Title: Tail light flip
Post by: pantablo on August 31, 2003, 12:23:58 AM

did you flip the entire taillight housing or just the lens?

Title: Tail light flip
Post by: Blueknyt on August 31, 2003, 02:34:52 AM

Flipped the whole thing and stuck the studs right back in holes

Title: Tail light flip
Post by: toober on August 31, 2003, 06:43:44 PM

you have to flip the housing. I'm waiting for my LED's then.....Flip!!! On the 89-2000 bikes it really makes the bike look more modern.

Title: Tail light flip
Post by: pantablo on August 31, 2003, 10:19:25 PM

Quote from: toober...really makes the bike look more modern.

I can see why...the angle of the lens is more aggressive. Got to post pics.

Title: Tail light flip
Post by: Blueknyt on August 31, 2003, 10:58:36 PM

i think im gonna try pusing the mounts further back into the bike, the idea is to try and tuck the now upper edge under the bodywork, i think this would add more to sleek look

Title: Tail light flip
Post by: 70 Cam Guy on August 31, 2003, 11:47:32 PM

What is lighting up the license plate now that your tail light is upside-down? The idea seems like it could improve the profile of the bike

Title: Tail light flip
Post by: Blueknyt on September 01, 2003, 10:44:22 AM

During the day, no light needed, at night, the Cops headlights seem to do well. :P :P :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Title: Red...
Post by: The Buddha on September 02, 2003, 10:56:43 AM

Well it will light up the plate...even when upside down...will just be reddish...
Cool.
Srinath.

Title: Tail light flip
Post by: Jundie on September 02, 2003, 11:28:47 AM

are there any pics of this mod, I'm thinking of doing it as well, got an 89 model 8)

Title: Tail light flip
Post by: Blueknyt on September 02, 2003, 12:55:00 PM

go ahead and do it, your not cuting anything, pull your seat, look at the 2 nuts holding tail light on, remove them, pull the light out alittle, flip, then put it back in. its 100% reversable, i do have a little amount ofwhite showing at top at edge of bodywork, so i will try black electrical tape, and maybe lateron paint it black. if i can recess the light alittle further then it wont need it.

Title: Tail light flip
Post by: Jundie on September 04, 2003, 12:54:07 PM

I'm gonna try it tomorrow, i'll post a pic if it's nice

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