Pillon Handle Removal

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 12:40 pm

Wanting to removal my rear handle on the back of the bike.

Only problem it leaves two rectange sized holes where the handle sat inside the panel.

Anyone know if I can buy some sort of filler caps - just looking for a smoother finish at the back that's all

McLeod9 · Post by **McLeod9** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 12:45 pm

What make of bike is it?

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:00 pm

McLeod9 Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 11:45 am Post subject:

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What make of bike is it?

that would help eh!

Its a Honda CBR FY - 2001.

Post by al » Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:28 pm

Don't remove it!

The handle is there as an essential auxiliary starting mechanism for all Hondas.

Just ask CBR1100

Backs 400 · Post by **Backs 400** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:33 pm

Kev, I have the same bike as you. I looked at this myself and the only option I could find was to replace the tail pod.

These were the guys I looked at as they will fit an LED light to a "track day" tail piece. Costs Â£90 and can be made in any colour plus the cost of the LED at Â£42

http://www.ardracing.com/hondacbr600.html

Hope this helps.

ellonbiker · Post by **ellonbiker** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:38 pm

Now don't laugh, but I used the plugs off the ends of the legs on an old metal table from work.

Sounds ridiculous but they worked a treat.

This was for a ZX6R btw, but I'm sure the same principles apply.

raymie · Post by **raymie** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:27 pm

Alternatively you could get that polymorph plastic stuff (mouldable at 60 degrees+) and make bits yourself.

I have not tried but I am told it will take a dye so could colour match.

Post by al » Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:30 pm

cbr1100 · Post by **cbr1100** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 5:26 pm

Its true, Never remove the pillion grab rail as this is an essential part of starting a CBR1100, after binning it.......
I noticed when stripping the F**ked panels i had Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian), Zax, Airwave, Jubei, speedaddictedberks teeth marks on the rail from push starting me on the West coast run iii....... :I can't believe it's not butter!

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 7:41 pm

Backs 400 Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 12:33 pm Post subject:

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Kev, I have the same bike as you. I looked at this myself and the only option I could find was to replace the tail pod.

These were the guys I looked at as they will fit an LED light to a "track day" tail piece. Costs Â£90 and can be made in any colour plus the cost of the LED at Â£42

http://www.ardracing.com/hondacbr600.html

Hope this helps.

Thanks mate, i have emailed for further info. Just wonder cause its race tall piece if it caters for indicators,lights and reg plate. Thats what Ive asked them.

Backs 400 · Post by **Backs 400** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 8:18 am

Kev,
If you look on the site you will see they can fit a rear LED tail light. Indicators you can do yourself and its possible to get "aftermarket" number plate hangers.

Its an expensive way of doing it but on the bike I saw done it was luuuuuuuuurvely! Single seat as well so made it look very sleek.