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What say you about my arse?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by serialboyscout, Aug 26, 2011.

  1. serialboyscout

    serialboyscout Member

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    Got the angle grinder out a while back and started cutting things off the rear end. I figured since I was rebuilding my master cylinder and removing the atari I would try my hand at shortening up the rear end. What say you XJ'ers?

    Running light:

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    Brake Light:

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    Side View Left:

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    Side View Right:

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    I really like that. The tail light is tucked neatly in there.
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    I would say "it's gonna get wet."

    Must never rain in Utah.

    I would fit some sort of fender, even if it's the black plastic "shorty" from a 550 Seca; to at least prevent the spiffy new taillight from getting soaked the first time you ride thru a puddle.

    I agree it's "cleaner" but you've given up some important functionality.
     
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    dwcopple Active Member

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    that's a trailer light right? tractor supply?
     
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    serialboyscout Member

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    Fitz, agreed, after removing the stock fender I thought the same thing. The light is a trailer light and is sealed to prevent water getting into the housing itself. We'll see how dirty/wet the rear end gets.

    Anyone else shortened up ther rear ends in a similar way?
     
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    Not fond of it myself. I think the problem is in the big his/hers seat. That might look cool with a differnt seat treatment though.
     
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    schooter Active Member

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    needs more rake
     
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    Maxim-X Well-Known Member

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    I don't know......even if you mounted the licence plate horizontally so that it followed the line of the rear tire......might help with the wheel spray a bit. Also, not sure what your state laws are for mounting a plate vertical, some are ok with it, others hand out fines.
    Just sayin'.
     
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