| So we have the basics of swapping tail | | | | The next level to this idea is building the |
| sections, installing flat bars, changing | | | | reservoir into the handlebars. A look at the |
| lights, etc.... | | | | Gregg's Customs Hellion gives a great example |
| | | | of this mod.  |
| But what about the parts that bolt to these | | | | |
| parts? | | | | Â Â Â |
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| And the parts that bolt to those parts? And | | | | Since we are talking about hiding things, |
| so on and so forth. | | | | what about all those cables? Another look to |
| | | | the chopper crowd gives us a neat solution. |
| Basically what I'm getting at is there are so | | | | Internal throttle setups have been copied and |
| many ideas that we could implement into our | | | | reproduced to a much more affordable price |
| builds. | | | | range. The down side is they are rarely made |
| | | | to fit 7/8 bars. But I have your solution: |
| Let's take some ideas form the German scene | | | | |
| to start. They have some of the most detailed | | | | Once upon a time Honda offered the CT70 mini |
| bikes around. They use a large amount of | | | | bike that used and internal throttle |
| custom billet parts that have been designed | | | | assembly. And guess what? It was a 7/8 |
| to clean up all the OEM plastic and roughcast | | | | diameter. The best part is it is still |
| parts that come out of the factory. | | | | available and for the low low price of $25.99 |
| | | | you too can have this super clean super trick |
| Fork covers are starting to become more | | | | part that all the cool kids are doing. |
| common among many of the show bikes. A cue | | | | |
| taken from the cruiser crowd that cleans up | | | | Â |
| the front end. Most often matching the | | | | |
| diameter of the triple clamps creates more of | | | | These can be purchased from various websites, |
| a seamless look from top to bottom. Also | | | | such as: I have also run across some billet |
| staying at the front end is integrated risers | | | | versions on ebay, but they are rare and quite |
| and bar clamps. Still using flat bars, but | | | | a bit more. And while you're at it, why not |
| without the obtrusiveness of risers sticking | | | | go for that ultra clean look and put one on |
| up in the air. The riser cap is made to look | | | | the clutch side too!?  |
| flat against the clamp either on top or on | | | | |
| the front side of the clamp. | | | | Â Â Â |
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| Â | | | | Speaking of swapping tail sections. We all |
| | | | want that ultra slick piece of plastic to |
| Another neat look that has been popping up a | | | | make our ass look good. The aftermarket stuff |
| lot more. Billet brake reservoirs. Get that | | | | is rare and expensive. Some have gone the way |
| ugly hunk of plastic off the bike. These | | | | of seriously modifying OEM plastic, some have |
| pieces either just replace the plastic cup or | | | | made their own from foam molds and |
| can bolt into the master cylinder itself for | | | | fiberglass. I'm totally for these ideas. It's |
| more of a one-piece look. | | | | a great exercise in creativity. For those of |
| | | | us that my not have honed these skills yet |
| Â | | | | there are other options. Look at other |
| | | | alternatives. Pocket bikes for example. A lot |
| A low buck version of this has been used on | | | | of the mid size bikes are copies of some of |
| race bikes for many years. A capped off clear | | | | the more popular full size bikes. They're |
| tube filled with fluid acts as the ressy. The | | | | just much smaller. Best part is they are |
| neat part about this, aside from its weight | | | | cheap. Most can be had for around $40. Also, |
| saving quality, is it can be made as big or | | | | some of the oddball scooters offer really |
| small as you like. A small piece of solid | | | | neat taillights and surrounds that can be |
| wire bent to position inside the tube aids in | | | | made to work with a little thought and |
| rigidity and allows it to be positioned in | | | | ingenuity. Keep your eyes peeled. There may |
| almost any direction. | | | | be things you never thought of before. |
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