I was wondering what size screw holes Pablo drilled in the metal plate to screw it to the bottom of the toolbox. Thanks!
I just used perforated angle stock. Found a set of holes that lined up and used that.
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xgl/R-202183467/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
That sounds good too, but I already have the sheet metal cut. What size bolts did you use to screw the bracket on?
I'm not sure what pablo did. I just removed the entire fender and connected the license plate with angle stock using the two bolts underneath the taillight that used to hold fender on.
I have the fender completely removed but now I'm having trouble getting the back indicators off. Once those are off I will have a clearer view of where I need to cut.
What did you use to cut the fender? I don't have a dremel.
Yeah, I use a dremel mostly, but you could probably get away with using a hacksaw and an exacto knife. I used an exacto knife to cut the rear part of the side plastics to fit an F taillight on an E, and that plastic is at least as tough as the fender plastic.
Have run into some trouble. I don't know how to remove the rear turn signals from the fender itself. I've tried removing the two nuts that hold the signals in place but the nut keeps turning and nothing seems to get loosened. Do I need to take the front covers off the signals and remove them that way?
Quote from: rock_rebel on August 20, 2010, 11:09:07 AM
Have run into some trouble. I don't know how to remove the rear turn signals from the fender itself. I've tried removing the two nuts that hold the signals in place but the nut keeps turning and nothing seems to get loosened. Do I need to take the front covers off the signals and remove them that way?
On mine, there was just one nut that held the turn signal on, part 16 in the image below. Take that off and the whole turnsignal assembly with stalks and everything comes out of the fender.
http://www.bikebandit.com/1998-suzuki-motorcycle-gs500ew-turn-signal-lamp/o/m6058sch234970
I cut a line to the turn signal holes and removed them that way, as I was going to get rid of that area of the fender. Right now I'm just waiting for my new dremel to charge up then I can continue with cutting the rest.
My fenderectomy is complete! It looks great. I'll post a picture when I get the chance. I practically completed the project without spending a cent, well except for two 1/4 screws, nuts, and washers, which cost 80 cents. I used those to connect the metal plate to the tool kit area. I borrowed the tools needed for the job, and the piece of sheet metal was given to me for free, pre-cut and all. The steel fab guys are really good here.
Next project, figuring out where to put the stock turn signals :dunno_white: