Crash Cage Installation/Help

[06gixgirl]

I got a cage for my bike...got it in today. now the only thing I have an issue with is that I need an expert that knows how to install it that can help me out with it since it looks like the plastics need to be cut...I can buy you beer/dinner/lunch or pay you a few bucks for the help. anyone that can help me?

[KB]

WOW it has taken the leg humpers forever to hit this one.

You gonaa stunt it? Do mad stoppies and circle wheelies? How about a crab nebula, maybe a ralph louie?

KB

[Twheat18]

What's wrong with this picture? There's a FEMALE trying to install a crash cage on her motorcycle and this thread has gone 3 hours untouched!?! Maybe this isn't the NESR I use to know.




P.s. can't help ya

Edit: KB beat me to it

[06gixgirl]

I need someone that knows how to cut plastics without f*** them up.

[1/2pint]

what part of mass are you in?

[06gixgirl]

what part of mass are you in?

I'm on the lynnfield/peabody line.

[TTD]

Just wondering... are you actually going to stunt it or are you just nervous about dropping it? My only advice when cutting plastic is to start in reverse until you are through the paint to minimize chipping?

[Rossco]

How many people are wishing they were skilled at cutting plastics right now?

[06gixgirl]

Apparently non are though. lol

[TTD]

Bomo landrics????

[JettaJayGLS]

Play-doh technique should work. Just might need to be a bit more creative than with sliders.

http://www.rc51.org/slider.htm

[R7]

I can drill your holes for you!

[Rossco]

[oVTo]

I'm not an expert but I have the tools and have cut a couple sets of fairings for sliders with decent results. But I have a lot of work to do on my bikes and not much time right now. If you can wait a week or two and are interested in learning how to do it, I'll offer the tools and my lift. I'll show you how to cut the panels and help as needed, if you'll do most of the work (taking the fairings on and off, etc). You get to tell everyone you did it yourself, and it's totally free. PM if interested.

[06gixgirl]

I'm not an expert but I have the tools and have cut a couple sets of fairings for sliders with decent results. But I have a lot of work to do on my bikes and not much time right now. If you can wait a week or two and are interested in learning how to do it, I'll offer the tools and my lift. I'll show you how to cut the panels and help as needed, if you'll do most of the work (taking the fairings on and off, etc). You get to tell everyone you did it yourself, and it's totally free. PM if interested.

LOL that would be cool, but I wouldn't even dear try it even with someone watching me. I know I"ll f**** it up & that's what I don't want. lol
I can wait a couple of weeks..but again won't dear touch them myself.

[Danz19899]

I might be able to give you a hand. I'm pretty good at cutting plastics cleanly and correctly. You got anywhere we can work on it? I've got the tools and a garage might you be willing to head out my way? I'm not far from Worcester

[06gixgirl]

I might be able to give you a hand. I'm pretty good at cutting plastics cleanly and correctly. You got anywhere we can work on it? I've got the tools and a garage might you be willing to head out my way? I'm not far from Worcester

I have a garage...again I don't want to touch them cause I don't want to mess them up, cause I"ll be really pissed. that's why i'm looking for someone that is good at it & won't mess it up. not that i"m saying you will. well, I can't head your way since if I ride the bike, then I have a prob. with taking the stuff there with me. lol

[butcher bergs]

Masking tape over the area to be removed, with the fairings removed (or at least out of the way) get a laser level and point it in the center of where ever the frame slider is going to mount, remount the fairings, mark where the laser is pointing on the masking tape, get a drill with a hole saw and go to town. Remove masking tape, install frame sliders. Done.

[06gixgirl]

Masking tape over the area to be removed, with the fairings removed (or at least out of the way) get a laser level and point it in the center of where ever the frame slider is going to mount, remount the fairings, mark where the laser is pointing on the masking tape, get a drill with a hole saw and go to town. Remove masking tape, install frame sliders. Done.

Ya, ok....i doubt it's that easy. not even & wouldn't even touch it myself. lol

[butcher bergs]

Actually it is that easy. That entire job is 45 minutes tops.

EDIT: Just forget that each side is $600 worth of stickers and plastic and you'll be fine.

[Honclfibr]

Don't do it you'll regret it.

[06gixgirl]

I wouldn't touch them myself for anything in the world. I need a pro that knows how to do it.

[FireboltEric_MA]

What cage, on what bike? Best is to use a couple self leveling lasers I've found. It is time consuming to do it right.

[hondarider102]

dan is pretty good at cutting fairings for sliders, i imagine a cage would be similar but i would suggest sliders if your not stunting the thing

[Jaynnus]

I wouldn't touch them myself for anything in the world. I need a pro that knows how to do it.

If you need a pro...then take it to a shop and pay for a pro.

Anyone that does this for you after hearing how you feel should they make a mistake is nuts.

It's plastic not brain surgery.