should've left well enough alone
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12-23-2011, 11:55 AM
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12-23-2011, 12:05 PM
Hmmm....looks like a good time to practice with a dremal tool and a rotory file/cutter. Worked good for me when I cut the heat shield for my footboard bracket.
Do the tape thing as suggested earlier, make a template (maybe oval or what ever shaped) and trace it onto the shields. Have at it! you got nothin' to loose.
Best wishes, and Merry Cristmas....Tim(HT)
Do the tape thing as suggested earlier, make a template (maybe oval or what ever shaped) and trace it onto the shields. Have at it! you got nothin' to loose.
Best wishes, and Merry Cristmas....Tim(HT)
#14
12-23-2011, 12:16 PM
Hmmmmm. Solid black heat shields would look good.
Any idea what the first guy who did this did to prevent rusting around the cut-outs... or, to Pontiac69, same question?
I'm not planning on doing any drilling, but just seems like you'd need to put some type of clear coat on the freshly exposed, untreated metal to protect it from the elements.
Any idea what the first guy who did this did to prevent rusting around the cut-outs... or, to Pontiac69, same question?
I'm not planning on doing any drilling, but just seems like you'd need to put some type of clear coat on the freshly exposed, untreated metal to protect it from the elements.
Last edited by pontiac69; 12-23-2011 at 01:09 PM.
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12-23-2011, 12:26 PM
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12-23-2011, 01:24 PM
i think you should try to fix to your liking. take some tape and with a pencil draw a straight line down the heat shield. Measure out the distances and trace 3/4 holes. Now just use a razor and cut out the traced out holes . Then use a sharpy and trace the holes you cut out. Now you will be able to see how off your holes are and where you can use a dremel to fix. Or you can slot the holes like gym rat did and that looks good. Especially in the flat black.
Did you do this mod while the heat shields were on the bike? If you did it definaly would help with them off. Just line up the holes while its on the bike so you know whats facing forward. Since its a 1/2 round pipe.
Did you do this mod while the heat shields were on the bike? If you did it definaly would help with them off. Just line up the holes while its on the bike so you know whats facing forward. Since its a 1/2 round pipe.
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12-23-2011, 02:15 PM
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In all honesty I really don't think it looks that bad. Yes some of the holes are off but you live and learn. Just a couple quick tips for next time:
1) Mask the area in painters tape for drill bit grip at first and to ensure you don't flake the finish (this applies to any coated surface)
2) Mark the area with a dot, black magic marker is perfect for this. Use a tap and make self starter indentation for the point of the bit to sit into. This helps in preventing the bit sliding around.
3) Also start with a smaller bit and work your way up to the size you want, a small hole and a step bit for best results. The step bit will ensure a flush round surface. A drill bit hole tends to off set some and you end up sometimes with a hole that isn't flush or perfectly round.
4) Patience is the key, take your time! And if this is your first time doing it, always start on a practice setup. Another piece of metal in this case so you can practice what works best for you.
This is a step bit:
1) Mask the area in painters tape for drill bit grip at first and to ensure you don't flake the finish (this applies to any coated surface)
2) Mark the area with a dot, black magic marker is perfect for this. Use a tap and make self starter indentation for the point of the bit to sit into. This helps in preventing the bit sliding around.
3) Also start with a smaller bit and work your way up to the size you want, a small hole and a step bit for best results. The step bit will ensure a flush round surface. A drill bit hole tends to off set some and you end up sometimes with a hole that isn't flush or perfectly round.
4) Patience is the key, take your time! And if this is your first time doing it, always start on a practice setup. Another piece of metal in this case so you can practice what works best for you.
This is a step bit:
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12-23-2011, 03:44 PM
In all honesty I really don't think it looks that bad. Yes some of the holes are off but you live and learn. Just a couple quick tips for next time:
1) Mask the area in painters tape for drill bit grip at first and to ensure you don't flake the finish (this applies to any coated surface)
2) Mark the area with a dot, black magic marker is perfect for this. Use a tap and make self starter indentation for the point of the bit to sit into. This helps in preventing the bit sliding around.
3) Also start with a smaller bit and work your way up to the size you want, a small hole and a step bit for best results. The step bit will ensure a flush round surface. A drill bit hole tends to off set some and you end up sometimes with a hole that isn't flush or perfectly round.
4) Patience is the key, take your time! And if this is your first time doing it, always start on a practice setup. Another piece of metal in this case so you can practice what works best for you.
This is a step bit:
1) Mask the area in painters tape for drill bit grip at first and to ensure you don't flake the finish (this applies to any coated surface)
2) Mark the area with a dot, black magic marker is perfect for this. Use a tap and make self starter indentation for the point of the bit to sit into. This helps in preventing the bit sliding around.
3) Also start with a smaller bit and work your way up to the size you want, a small hole and a step bit for best results. The step bit will ensure a flush round surface. A drill bit hole tends to off set some and you end up sometimes with a hole that isn't flush or perfectly round.
4) Patience is the key, take your time! And if this is your first time doing it, always start on a practice setup. Another piece of metal in this case so you can practice what works best for you.
This is a step bit:
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12-23-2011, 06:34 PM
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Here's what I would do ; Tape em up, mark em for a bunch more holes, not necessarily in a straight line but evenly spaced .Then take a sharp punch and tap the center of each hole.Drill the center of each hole with a small bit first then swiss cheese that sucker with the larger holes.When you're done you could use scotch brite and WD40 to give that brushed stainless look.
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