Im-Loving-It 69 Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 I was woundering if cuting your plastic dose make a diffrence in how fas you go? And how to go about doing it/ pitchers would be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkmate Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 / pitchers would be nice Yea......I'm in the mood for a beer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im-Loving-It 69 Posted January 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 Ant we all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledofthezep Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 You can gain a secord or two in the drags *I believe* by shaving them off...due to less wind resistance. Also if you're a big jumper the front won't lift as bad in the air, again due to less wind resistance you'll have a little better control in the air. As far as shaving the fenders. I did mine & they look awesome, better than most I've seen. Wasn't hard at all. Just take your time & don't get into a hurry, also...have a few beers on hand. Sorry I don't have pics of the process, but just follow these instructions & you'll be good to go. 1. Get some electrical tape & tape off a pattern that you want on the fenders. 2. Get a jigsaw with a fine-toothed blade & slowly cut along the pattern you made with the electrical tape. 3. Use a fine grade sand paper to sand off any ruff edges. 4. Step back, admire how much better shee looks & finish your beer. Works great & looks even better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dextreme Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 2. Get a jigsaw with a fine-toothed blade & slowly cut along the pattern you made with the electrical tape. I prefer using a blade from a hacksaw so ya have more control. I throw a little duct tape on one end of the blade for a temporary handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im-Loving-It 69 Posted January 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 sounds good. but about how far did you you go up the side of the front fender frome the bolt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledofthezep Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 I left some of the fender...you can kinda see from these pics... I prefer using a blade from a hacksaw so ya have more control. I throw a little duct tape on one end of the blade for a temporary handle. Not a bad idea either, & I see what you're saying. I have a throttle setting on my jigsaw, so I just adjusted the jigsaw throttle setting so it wouldn't rev up real fast....cut it nice & slow. If you don't have that option on your saw, use the hacksaw blade so you don't screw them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetshee Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 tip for cutting,i use an airsaw to cut mine,take care and dont push the blade,rather control it,only minimal forwards pressure,just let it cut itsself,use short bursts of power so u dont go outa control and keep a check where ur cuttin,if u use a normal sleel saw blade itl melt the plastic and stick itsself together again behind the blade and makes a mess,buy a proper plastic cuttin blade,u will make a far better cut.then i used a car body file,then 80 grit,120,240 600,800,looks original oh i forgot to say,yes it does make a small difference in speed,not top speed but especialy when the wind is front on shee seems to cut through and hold speed better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetshee Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 sorry i modified that post,dont want to do it again so,when u use a fine toothed blade it melts the plastic,u must use a plastic cutting blade,trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dextreme Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 when u use a fine toothed blade it melts the plastic,u must use a plastic cutting blade,trust me. That is why a hacksaw blade works well....no melting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledofthezep Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 I didn't have any problems using my jigsaw. No melting.....Just pick what way you think would work the best for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im-Loving-It 69 Posted January 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2004 Thank you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im-Loving-It 69 Posted February 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2004 Hey ledofthezep what kind of pipes do you have on you banshee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labarraca_Baca Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 They look like toomys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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