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    How to a Marathon

    Sorry about the title just noticed it
    Well the bike is complete apart from one little piece on the rear just above the rear light. as seen below



    The panels have a large gap right above the rear light in the centre and I need to fill it with something, i keep looking but i cant decide, i have tried a few things and they look either crap or not good enough.

    The best idea I had was a Union Jack but to be honest the fit was not perfect and the fixing was only into the panels and longterm it was suspect, if i could find a larger one ( about 100mm then I would back in business )

    I need some inspiration as to what to fit in the space: Possibly a flashing LED light switched to the bar, cant find one as yet ( as standard on all Rallye bikes )

    Sensible ideas welcome

    Chris
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    Re: How to a Marathon

    Quote Originally Posted by Snaphappy View Post
    Snap

    Have you used these?

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    Re: How to a Marathon

    Quote Originally Posted by Farmboy View Post
    Sorry about the title just noticed it
    Well the bike is complete apart from one little piece on the rear just above the rear light. as seen below



    The panels have a large gap right above the rear light in the centre and I need to fill it with something, i keep looking but i cant decide, i have tried a few things and they look either crap or not good enough.

    The best idea I had was a Union Jack but to be honest the fit was not perfect and the fixing was only into the panels and longterm it was suspect, if i could find a larger one ( about 100mm then I would back in business )

    I need some inspiration as to what to fit in the space: Possibly a flashing LED light switched to the bar, cant find one as yet ( as standard on all Rallye bikes )

    Sensible ideas welcome

    Chris

    what about fibreglass and some paint? -this would be easy and quick to do - and look correct. there is something about the uniton jack that doesnt look quite "right" -
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    Re: How to a Marathon

    a little black box with an arial sticking out the top like the gps/transponder thingys on the dakar bikes

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    Re: How to a Marathon

    Quote Originally Posted by Wingnut View Post
    Flashing LED
    Try Hyperlights
    Hyperlites Flashing LED Motorcycle brake lights, Running Lights and Turn Signal

    Snap

    Have you used these?
    No, found them too late- I got led indicatators with rear and brake lights inbuilt

    Just did not realise they were sold as individuals when I ordered them, so what was expensive turned out to be feckin' hell your joking, I was a bit flush at the time so bought the second instead of sending them back

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