Hump mod tools??

[Corso1]

All-

I am getting ready to do the hump mod, but mis-placed the thread. What is the best way to cut the plastic without ruining the paint?? Does a dremel generate too much heat???

Advice or navigation to the Hump Mod post would be appreciated.


( While I'm at it... I will only need to "groove" the two sides a bit in order for the hump to fit with the grab rail still on correct?? I don't have to mess with the support under the hump, right?


Thanks a ton-

Corso

 

[hbr]

I used a dremel with the larger paper grining wheel.  Take your time and use some masking tape.  Grind and test, grind and test, grind and test...........................

I used a dry erase marker and measured to get a basic idea of what I was going to remove.....



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[MN72Busa]

nice job hbr....Im sorta chicke to do mine...me and Mr. Dremel can get a little carried-away at times.

 

[rc51ny]

Yep--just as HBR said. I used the dremel--just go slow. Trim a little, then measure, then trim a little more, etc. Didn't take long and looks great!

 

[DAZZ]

Now thats a real sweeeeet job you done there todd............

 

[psycobusa]

yeah the dremil is the best tool. not hard at all, just take your time.

 

[hbr]

Thanks guys-

 

[Corso1]

HBR- Once again I owe you a debt of thanks.

If mine winds up half a nice I will be happy.

Now I just have to work up the courage to start cutting!!!

I will check on the dremel bit you suggest, I don't think I have the paper one.

Did you cover or protect the exposed area afterwards? I thought maybe some finger nail polish or somethin' to keep the paint from seperating??


Ryan

 

[EastCoast]

Now I just have to work up the courage to start cutting!!!

Look on the bright side. If you mess up it will only cost you about $140 for a new hump.

Take it easy and you'll do fine.

 

[CorrodedAlien]

IF you have not done the mod yet....

Look at my walk thru in the sig link...:O

 

[Postal]

All-

   I am getting ready to do the hump mod, but mis-placed the thread. What is the best way to cut the plastic without ruining the paint?? Does a dremel generate too much heat???

Advice or navigation to the Hump Mod post would be appreciated.


( While I'm at it... I will only need to "groove" the two sides a bit in order for the hump to fit with the grab rail still on correct?? I don't have to mess with the support under the hump, right?


Thanks a ton-

Corso

Dremmel... take it slow.

P.

 

[cmc8]

thanks for the heads up i am getting ready to do some small mods to mine. since i broke my ankle and can not ride this was high on my list. i will start as soon as i can hobble to the garage.



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