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Offline JRT

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How did you fender mount your PIAA X1100s?
« on: July 10, 2011, 07:12:06 PM »
Howdy guys,
Last year I bought the PIAA X1100 Platinum package with the mounting hardware for my Connie and mounted the lights via the fender bolts holes with the supplied hardware. It didn't take long for the fender holes to crack and bust through, I had to buy a new fender and left the lights off.
The question is how have you guys mounted yours?

Here is a pic showing the plastic busted through. Click the pic for larger view.

Thanks guys!


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Re: How did you fender mount your PIAA X1100s?
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2011, 10:42:12 PM »
27 views and no replies?  :yikes:
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Re: How did you fender mount your PIAA X1100s?
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2011, 08:43:12 AM »
I have the PIAA 1100X on the front fenders of both my C-14's with NO problems...the secret.......................

USE NYLON SPACERS BETWEEN THE MOUNT BASE AND THE INSIDE OF THE FENDER BOLT RECESS HOLE!!  Go to Lowes and buy them use small hole to tightly fit the allen bolt, then make the nylon bushing 3/8  inch long....viola!

SIMPLE!

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Re: How did you fender mount your PIAA X1100s?
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2011, 09:23:41 AM »
I bought the lightg at twistedthrottle.com but the mounted base is different.
Not problem until now.
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Re: How did you fender mount your PIAA X1100s?
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2011, 10:37:00 PM »
Thanks Ninja.
I can't remember if these spacers came on the factory fender or with the PIAA kit, but as I recall I had nylon spacers that kind of looked like a top hat.
The were white, flat on one side with a smaller diameter on the other, but raised. They fit into the hole in the fender like a spacer and laid flat on the outside. The mounting spacers fit flat against them and all screws were tight. I can only assume the vibrations broke the fender.

Is there any way that you can get a better picture of your install?

Thanks a bunch!
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Re: How did you fender mount your PIAA X1100s?
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2011, 10:40:23 PM »
Quote from: JhVenezuela on July 11, 2011, 09:23:41 AM
I bought the lightg at twistedthrottle.com but the mounted base is different.
Not problem until now.

It looks like you have the same kit, but have them point down like I did. Ninja has his pointed up.
As I recall the kit was 74220.
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Re: How did you fender mount your PIAA X1100s?
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2011, 02:01:46 PM »
Quote from: JhVenezuela on July 11, 2011, 09:23:41 AM
I bought the lightg at twistedthrottle.com but the mounted base is different.
Not problem until now.

Looking at the picture, I'm wondering about mounting them to the reflector bracket.
Would that work or is there something preventing that location, other than losing the reflector?
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Re: How did you fender mount your PIAA X1100s?
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2011, 04:12:28 PM »
You are using the wrong bracket, and mounting it in the wrong location..do not use the reflectror base..it is weak and will cause the plastic to crack...

Use the larger bolt hole forward up front and get the aluminum L shaped bracket to make the mount...it is much stronger and looks better our front.
I have installed many of these in this location....no problems....

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Re: How did you fender mount your PIAA X1100s?
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2011, 04:16:00 PM »
Quote from: Tremainiac on July 12, 2011, 02:01:46 PM
Looking at the picture, I'm wondering about mounting them to the reflector bracket.
Would that work or is there something preventing that location, other than losing the reflector?

For me, work fine !!!.
Maybe the light is a little hide behind the deflector, but it work.
and look great !!!!!
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Re: How did you fender mount your PIAA X1100s?
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2011, 04:24:24 PM »
JRT my comment and advice was directed at you since you wondered why you had cracking......provided the solution to prevent further issues...get the nylon bushings use the forward mounting hole...end of your future problems.

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Re: How did you fender mount your PIAA X1100s?
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2011, 05:37:41 PM »
Ninja,
Maybe I am confused; I did use the forward fender mounting hole, is this what you are talking about?
This is how they were mounted with the supplied screw and round ALU spacer.

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Re: How did you fender mount your PIAA X1100s?
« Reply #11 on: July 12, 2011, 06:01:59 PM »
Quote from: JRT on July 12, 2011, 05:37:41 PM
Ninja,
Maybe I am confused; I did use the forward fender mounting hole, is this what you are talking about?
This is how they were mounted with the supplied screw and round ALU spacer.



The bracket you are using I think is to large...the smaller ones bypass the plastic where the bolt goes on to hold the fender...your brackets I think are in contact with the plastic fender and touching it and causing stress cracks to your fender plastic therein....

I think you need the brakets I have...call PIAA and get them to send you a pair free!
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Re: How did you fender mount your PIAA X1100s?
« Reply #12 on: July 12, 2011, 10:39:11 PM »
Quote from: ninjawarrior1400 on July 11, 2011, 08:43:12 AM
I have the PIAA 1100X on the front fenders of both my C-14's with NO problems...the secret.......................

USE NYLON SPACERS BETWEEN THE MOUNT BASE AND THE INSIDE OF THE FENDER BOLT RECESS HOLE!!  Go to Lowes and buy them use small hole to tightly fit the allen bolt, then make the nylon bushing 3/8  inch long....viola!

SIMPLE!

Ninja

Ninja, what kit number is that?
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