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FastHonda400ex
05-31-2003, 07:19 AM
I want to race cut my front plastics and need to know what's the best tool to use for this task?

Thanks,
Doug:D
zzbudzz
05-31-2003, 07:32 AM
razor knife <just becareful;) thats how i did mine
2002_300_EX
05-31-2003, 08:59 AM
A torch or a plasma cutter......:devil:
Diedrich
05-31-2003, 11:18 AM
jigsaw
AtvMxRider
05-31-2003, 12:03 PM
Dremel!!!
Paul400ex2002
05-31-2003, 12:05 PM
^ what he said. I used a dremel, 2 cutting discs at once, drub sander attachment, and finished up with sandpaper.
Dune Surfer
05-31-2003, 12:10 PM
I used a air powered grinder. It worked great, a Dremmel would be really good also. Some people use a jigsaw.
AtvMxRider
05-31-2003, 12:15 PM
yeah when using a dremel you have to be careful cause its real easy for it to get away from you and screw up the plastic.
Derek
05-31-2003, 12:46 PM
I used a hack saw then once i got the basic shape I used a wood planner to get all the edges smooth and straight.
05-31-2003, 01:06 PM
Dremel with a sanding disc double it (2 discs ), also there is another disc like the plasma cutter blade but a miniature copy. Go to a local hardware store and get that, a small round finisher made of a substance like rock/chalk, and then a buffer to smooth up everything.
ZRider400
05-31-2003, 01:25 PM
dremel! just becareful, sometimes it melts the plastic.
RiPPiNiTuP7
05-31-2003, 01:48 PM
I used a jig saw with a fine toothed blade, and finished it off with a file. Looks great.
quadrcr87
05-31-2003, 02:32 PM
2002_300_ex a torch isa not a good idea at all! the heat will warp them very bad and you will have melting plastic dripping everywhere
2002_300_EX
05-31-2003, 04:25 PM
::shakes head:: Joke......
quadrcr87
05-31-2003, 04:26 PM
i see but i know some people may be stupid enough to try your idea
AC 400 ex 02
05-31-2003, 05:00 PM
dremel,file,then sandpaper
FastHonda400ex
05-31-2003, 06:45 PM
Thanks people! I'll get the dremel out and go to town on it. :D
RIDER11X
05-31-2003, 06:53 PM
JIGSAW! Most fool proof tool.:)
mx73vet
06-01-2003, 03:49 AM
Dude, USE A JIGSAW. It's much easier than using a dremel. I've used both, trust me the jigsaw is the easiest way. They just lightly file the ruff edges. Good luck!
Kilabanshee
06-01-2003, 11:18 AM
When cuttin the fenders on a 400ex you just follow the first crase right before it gets to the bigger part. Saying you just cut on that line right.