Trim for Cut down Bearclaw

[JRock]

I've seem several members' cutdown bearclaws with what looks like a press on nylon bead trim to cover the actual cut down edge. Can anyone tell me what this stuff is called and where I can get it. Just did the Triples and Tuneboy. I have a spare claw and need to finish her off. Thanks.

 

[xhdskip]

I used the windshield trim available from your Triumph dealer.

 

[Steve S]

When I did mine on the old bike I used windscreen trim from Halfords in the UK, comes in many colours inc chrome.

 

[JRock]

Cool! Thanks, guys

 

[owl]

If you can't get any, I have spare stuff in black sitting in my garage.

 

[owl]

I used a dremmel on mine with no problem.

 

[xhdskip]

yep, thats what I used too.
some advice if I may.
Pick the line you want to cut,
tape it off with painters tape, duct tape whatever.
Now hold the bearclaw and cut it 1/4" below the line you want to cut and have taped off.
Try to keep it 1/4" all the way on your cut.
By the time you're finished with your "practice" cut,
you'll have a "feel" for the way the dremil is gonna cut on this piece of metal.
Now go back and make your "finish" cut.
I think you'll be satisfied and glad you had a practice cut first.
Good luck and be sure to post pics after you get er done. :wink:

 

[budman]

..try the door edge stuff from auto zone..some peeps use it for tank trim..get it in black or chrome..

 

[Navigator]

Skip, do you use a Dremel cutting blade or some kind of cutting bit? I know they have several score of different attachments.

 

[xhdskip]

Mike I used a cut off wheel.
Actually about 3 of them. :lol:
They were the small ones.
They hadn't came out with the bigger ones yet.
The little ones are more brittle,
but give you a fine cut.