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01-29-2009, 1:03 PM
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 Join Date: 12-14-2008 Location: Norfolk, VA
Bike(s): 04 RC51 Nicky Hayden edition and 99 CBR F4 Posts: 52
Rep:  (10) Rep Power: 1
| Bolts-stubs? on the tail just wanted to know if anyone has removed the bolt stubs on the tail that are behind the seat. what did you replace them with? i hate them and dont really see their purpose. | |
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01-29-2009, 6:15 PM
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| Out Of Many, We Are One   Join Date: 06-30-2007 Location: SE London, United Kingdom
Bike(s): CBR954RR, Hornet CB900F-5, VFR800FI + More Posts: 6,906
Rep:  (2126) Rep Power: 30
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail I have them on mine - they have helped when using a tail pack (also use the undertail plastic bits too) and are linked with my grab rail (the bolt holds the grabrail to the bike) Also on my VFR, them stubs are mounting points for the Givi rack.
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01-29-2009, 6:24 PM
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| Join Date: 11-24-2008 Location: Gulf Shores, Al
Bike(s): 01' CBR929rr, 03' TL1000R, 01' RC51 Posts: 8
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 0
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail Pull one out and match the threads with a machine screw at home depot and find one to your liking, i did that with the tail riser mod for my TL |
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01-31-2009, 1:39 AM
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| Join Date: 03-09-2008 Location: Washington
Bike(s): 03 RC-51 Posts: 170
Rep: (34) Rep Power: 2
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail I just pulled them out and matched them up with some button head security screws that I had laying around (they are just allen heads with the dot in the middle). I just left the plastic things on there though, some might prefer to use some sort of washer or something. I painted them black to match the tail too, looks great compared to the stock frankenstein bolts that it came with. I think the thread pitch and size (diameter) was the same as the screws that connect the front and side plastics, but don't quote me on that. Just take one out and head down to the local hardware store. |
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02-01-2009, 10:55 AM
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| Join Date: 01-06-2009 Location: Florida
Bike(s): 2002 RC51 Posts: 52
Rep: (18) Rep Power: 1
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail Replace them with the shoulder bolts that fasten the front of the rear cowl. They fit perfectly. BTW, the shoulder bolts are the same as the bolt securing the front upper cowl to the intake snorkel. |
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02-03-2009, 2:05 AM
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 Join Date: 10-26-2008 Location: Frankfurt, Germany(hometown is New Orleans)
Bike(s): '09 Fireblade ABS -HRC Age: 29 Posts: 322
Rep: (50) Rep Power: 2
 | Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail Make sure you put the plastis grommet back in when you swap out the bolts. Or your tail will crack. Ask me how I know..... |
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02-03-2009, 6:19 AM
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| Join Date: 04-02-2008 Location: victoria australia
Bike(s): honda sp1, Posts: 15
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 0
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail the fairing bolts off my old 93 blade fit perfect |
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02-04-2009, 2:03 AM
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| Join Date: 03-09-2008 Location: Washington
Bike(s): 03 RC-51 Posts: 170
Rep: (34) Rep Power: 2
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail Quote:
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02-04-2009, 2:45 AM
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| Join Date: 10-26-2008 Location: Frankfurt, Germany(hometown is New Orleans)
Bike(s): '09 Fireblade ABS -HRC Age: 29 Posts: 322
Rep: (50) Rep Power: 2
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail Quote:
One of those bolts fell out while riding after I took the tail off the first time. I put another bolt in till a new one came in. It cracked..... I managed to fix it somewhat with some epoxy and microballoons. | |
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02-04-2009, 5:00 PM
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| Join Date: 02-24-2008 Location: Fort Collins, CO
Bike(s): 2005 RC51, 93 CBR900 Fighter project Age: 28 Posts: 554
Rep: (42) Rep Power: 2
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail "microballoons" What is this? |
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02-04-2009, 8:13 PM
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| Join Date: 10-26-2008 Location: Frankfurt, Germany(hometown is New Orleans)
Bike(s): '09 Fireblade ABS -HRC Age: 29 Posts: 322
Rep: (50) Rep Power: 2
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail Quote:
It's used as a filler in epoxy when doing composite work(fiberglass, carbon fiber, plastic). I guess if you can imagine what powdered fiberglass looks like, then that's it. Epoxy alone is strong, as is fiberglass also. But the 2 together is something like 5 times stronger. You can also use shredded fiberglass, or fiberglass cloth instead of microballons. This info is really useful if you crack ANY kind of plastic or CF. Also good for reinforcing mounting points and worn/rubbed thin composites. | |
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02-05-2009, 7:51 AM
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| Join Date: 11-07-2008 Location: CT
Bike(s): 2006 RC51-1989 RC31 Race modded Posts: 45
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 0
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail Quote:
Flush mount screw kits -Polished Flush mount screw kit [] - $16.00 : Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce Scott has the kits in Polished or Satin finish Last edited by juicedstang999 : 02-18-2009 at 9:56 AM. | |
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02-05-2009, 3:39 PM
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| Join Date: 12-14-2008 Location: Norfolk, VA
Bike(s): 04 RC51 Nicky Hayden edition and 99 CBR F4 Posts: 52
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 1
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail Quote:
those look really good, thanks ordering them now! | |
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02-05-2009, 9:22 PM
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| Join Date: 11-07-2008 Location: CT
Bike(s): 2006 RC51-1989 RC31 Race modded Posts: 45
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 0
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail Quote:
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02-06-2009, 4:47 AM
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| Join Date: 10-03-2007 Location: nashville, tn
Bike(s): 2006 blue and yellow 1krr Posts: 1,829
Rep: (396) Rep Power: 7
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail Quote:
good find..! | |
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02-06-2009, 5:15 AM
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| Join Date: 10-26-2008 Location: Frankfurt, Germany(hometown is New Orleans)
Bike(s): '09 Fireblade ABS -HRC Age: 29 Posts: 322
Rep: (50) Rep Power: 2
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail Now people don't have to bang their knees when mounting the bike! |
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02-06-2009, 10:33 AM
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      Join Date: 12-29-2001 Location: New Jersey, USA
Bike(s): '01 CBR 929 black & red, K7 GSX-R600 Age: 49 Posts: 6,660
Rep: (583) Rep Power: 19
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail On my 929, I used fairing bolts from a Blackbird. They look good. |
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02-06-2009, 1:14 PM
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| Join Date: 12-14-2008 Location: Norfolk, VA
Bike(s): 04 RC51 Nicky Hayden edition and 99 CBR F4 Posts: 52
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 1
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail Quote:
my girlfrind complains that they hurt her legs when she rides with me.... | |
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02-06-2009, 7:22 PM
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| Join Date: 11-07-2008 Location: CT
Bike(s): 2006 RC51-1989 RC31 Race modded Posts: 45
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 0
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail Quote:
 My Wife said the same thing! | |
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02-08-2009, 12:56 AM
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 Join Date: 01-27-2008 Location: El Cajon Ca
Bike(s): 2004 Honda RC51 Age: 38 Posts: 423
Rep: (36) Rep Power: 2
| Re: Bolts-stubs? on the tail That's why I made the flush screw kit, I have even heard of people getting there shoe laces or pants caught and falling over.
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