Bandit XX Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I recently installed a mototech undertail on my 03 xx and the tire has been rubbing also having problems with the led lights buring out. the company that makes them said they have had no problems. and my suspention is stk. Would't you think that you should be able to use your full suspention travel without rubbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I had a mototech and it was not deep enough for full suspension travel. I switched to a pryamid undertail which uses the stock tail light and is deep enough for full travel. Have fun with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 i have a mototeck undertail plus a pyramid hugger and have no problem. Are you sure your undertail is installed properly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit XX Posted August 2, 2006 Author Share Posted August 2, 2006 i have a mototeck undertail plus a pyramid hugger and have no problem. Are you sure your undertail is installed properly? I think the huger you installed might be pushing the lwr portion of the under tail up,can this be possable. and I have pulled the back portion up with wire tie it helped but sometimes it still rubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texhoss Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Tom do you have pictures of you Mototeck with the Pyramid Hugger? Is you Mototeck 1 or 2 version ? Please post some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Here is a pick of my Bird with the old Mototech first version undertail and the Pyramid hugger John01XX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykotek-xx Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Here is a pick of my Bird with the old Mototech first version undertail and the Pyramid hugger John01XX I wish my bird was red. Nice bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Tom do you have pictures of you Mototeck with the Pyramid Hugger? Is you Mototeck 1 or 2 version ? Please post some pics. I'll take some pics tonite. Mine is the 1st version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Tom do you have pictures of you Mototeck with the Pyramid Hugger? Is you Mototeck 1 or 2 version ? Please post some pics. I'll take some pics tonite. Mine is the 1st version. Here is some pictures of a pyramid undertail with an ermax hugger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helvet Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 A 3mm spacer ring on top of your shock will make the possible travel longer, and give you more clearance. It will also make the bike turn easier...... Very cheap and usefull mod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texhoss Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Bandit, I would like to hear how you correct this problem, I have a 03 bird also. I'm no help at all. Post some pictures high res. and see what the guys in the know, can come up with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasputin Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I'm chasing this same problem. Appears that the previous owner either incorrectly installed the undertail or failed to fasten the lower/forward end of it. Instead he just cranked the preload all the way down in an attempt to keep the tire off the undertail. Going shim the rear shock and back off a little of that preload. Should have some time and a camera on Sunday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Here are some pics of my undertail install. The tie-wrap at the rear (near the shock) raised the undertail up and provided clearance for the hugger. Tie-wrap as seen from below. As seen from above: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Rear view of bike: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasputin Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Did a similar thing, TFT except I used 2 tie wraps at each corner of the undertail and took them around the back side of the passenger foot rest mount. Not perfect but it's got the front of the undertail snugly mounted and out of the way now. Left the house after only one cup of coffee and forgot the camera, prolly lucky to have remembered my pants on a Saturday morning with only one good caffiene shot. Let the preload off about 3-4-1" and put in the 6 mm shim on top of the shock mount, God, what a difference. Rear tire now stays on the ground and the girl now stays on the seat. :icon_clap: 200 really fun miles this afternoon, I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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