DIY RS GRILL COVER

[Vader]

So I wanted a black grill cover for the right side (brake side) to fill that gap. Found some plastic gutter screen, gorilla tape, wood burning tool and had at it.

 

[IGETAROUND]

Nicely done, looks good:yes::clap:hyea:

 

[gman214]

Looks good...

I just may try this.

 

[k3232668]

Looks good, nice job.

 

[Vader]

Thanks all

I guess time will tell. I want to see how it holds up to the elements. I may also mix up a batch of epoxy and place some dabs here and there.

 

[ARtraveler]

Looking Good. :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[coz]

Wood burning tool?

What was that used for? :roflblack:

 

[Vader]

A ha!

What was that used for? :roflblack:

Very good, Coz! I used the wood burning tool, with the leag/diamond tip to heat the plastic screen so I could bend it around the inside of the body panel cut out. Just had to make sure not to leave it on too long. I did some tests on scrap pieces before I tried it out.

 

[Chupaca]

Well done..!!

looks great..:2thumbs: hope the tape holds up. Give it a check now and again, loose plastic flying onto the pipes makes for a smokie situation....don't ask..:yikes:

 

[Bfromla]

Vader well on your way to redneck[emoji12][emoji106]. Let us know how it holds up to elements plz , you gonna become nxt vendor?


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[Vader]

Thanks..

looks great..:2thumbs: hope the tape holds up. Give it a check now and again, loose plastic flying onto the pipes makes for a smokie situation....don't ask..:yikes:

Lol..do we wanna know? And i figured some epoxy would have been better..but I didn't feel like running out to buy some.

 

[Vader]

Vendor?

Vader well on your way to redneck[emoji12][emoji106]. Let us know how it holds up to elements plz , you gonna become nxt vendor?


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Heck no..would cut into my ryding and fishing, lol

 

[Bfromla]

Heck no..would cut into my ryding and fishing, lol

Nxt project is a rod mount, tackle box too? [emoji41][emoji12][emoji106]


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[r1100rider]

So I wanted a black grill cover for the right side (brake side) to fill that gap. Found some plastic gutter screen, gorilla tape, wood burning tool and had at it.

i did the same thing using some alum screen from an old satellite dish it molds easy because it is soft alum holds it's shape spray it black use some dots of silicone squeezed through also used the same for radiator and oil cooler guards

 

[Vader]

I don't need no stinkin holders..

Nxt project is a rod mount, tackle box too? [emoji41][emoji12][emoji106]

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that's why I have saddle bags! I will load up and take a pic soon to show ya!

 

[Vader]

i did the same thing using some alum screen from an old satellite dish it molds easy because it is soft alum holds it's shape spray it black use some dots of silicone squeezed through also used the same for radiator and oil cooler guards

Great minds think alike! A few questions..what kind of silicone? How many miles,weeks month years and any issues? And any pictures?

 

[coz]

HD gutter screen

I used aluminum gutter screen from Home Depot, a few years ago. Very easy to work with. I formed it to the opening on the inside, and attached it with goop adhesive. Has not budged in years. Now it is plasti dip black.

 

[Vader]

UPDATE

About 100 miles and so far so good. I plan on removing the panel and adding some sort of adhesive to ensure it stays put. And then maybe fill the other gaps.