[vrecksler]

I say hack it! Undertails look great, but they are WAY too expensive. And then the license plate covers most of the good looks anyway, so I suggest saving the money and hacking the fender.

I have also seen some people take their whole tails out (battery box and all) and paint the bottom to match their bikes. I find it looks better than normal, although not nearly as neat as an undertail. I have also seen the bottom covered with thin sheet metal that is painted to match the body. I think this looks great, and it still inexpensive. You can just rivet the sheet metal to the tray and it looks good.

 

[vrecksler]

Exactly! See? BMatthews knows what is up!

My trunk key slot is on the fender, so I was unable to remove the hole thing. But I hacked the fender right below the key hole, and when the plate is mounted right under the taillight, it covers the hackjob. Then you can cut a hole in the plate, or just mount one side with a bolt and the other side with a clip/velcro, anything tht will allow you to remove one side and swing the plate down to access the key hole.

I hacked mine nice and even, but even if you mess up, the plate will be longer anyway. Then you just drill a couple holes to throw the bolts in and it is done. Add some short stalks and you have a homemade CW type thing.

And if you are not happy, you can always go the full undertail later on.

 

[vrecksler]

OK, here is the before the hack shot:

 

[vrecksler]

And the after:

 

[vrecksler]

Nice little signals, Vreck!

Now let's see a pic when she's all put back together.

Thanks Hu99, it is still pretty rough, but it will all come together soon. And if we get all the snow/rain that the Weathernetwork is calling for, it looks like I may have a couple weeks.