Over the past few days, we’ve made a few more small changes to Bullet. Below are the key points.
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Over the past few days, we’ve made a few more small changes to Bullet.
TEC Bike Parts Alloy Swingarm Pivot Finishers: These essentially replace the chrome-plated plastic covers that come standard.
A black anodized finish is also available, but we felt the silver would match better with the Hitchcock brushed alloy frame finishers installed elsewhere on the bike.
Purchase link: https://www.tecbikeparts.com/product…ps-meteor-350/
TEC Bike Parts Alloy Clutch Arm Cover: This basically covers the exposed clutch arm mechanism, which consists of the pivot arm, spring, bolt, etc. In my opinion, it looks a little more tidy and goes well with the polished engine cover. This works on almost all RE bikes and is also available in a black finish.
Purchase link: https://www.tecbikeparts.com/product…lished-silver/
Fork Reflector Removal: I’m not a fan of the sausage-shaped OEM fork reflectors that RE currently uses. Until about 2020, I liked rectangular things.
Additionally, there doesn’t seem to be a template to use to make sure the RE is aligned on either side. At least on my bike, the guys applying the reflectors on both sides of the assembly line didn’t seem to line up well.
Luckily, it’s just stuck on with double-sided tape, so you can remove it in minutes. However, if you are using black fork outer tubes, you will need to be a little careful to avoid peeling the paint. We recommend not using tools. If it’s very difficult to remove, use a hair dryer to heat the adhesive a little, then use dental floss or an expired credit card to remove it. However, do not use a screwdriver.
After removing the reflector, any remaining adhesive can be easily removed by rolling it up between your thumbs and cleaning the surface with sticker release spray.
Fork reflectors are mandatory for the bike to pass its bi-annual fitness test, so something needs to be fixed. If I could get a rectangular one, I might simply modify it. Hopefully I can adjust it better than going to the trouble of going to the factory.
Headlamp Peaks: My Bullet is a mid version, so it doesn’t come standard with headlamp peaks. After searching for a bit, I found a relatively affordable genuine part on Ebay, so I ordered it. Installation was easy. I feel like it adds to the retro atmosphere.
new peak. Unlike the old bullets, it is integrated with the ring.
Only two screws on each side are required to remove the headlamp from the nacelle.
Protect your front fender in case you drop your headlamp or tools.
There’s a simple H4 connector and a wire that holds the headlamp in place.
Disconnect H4 connector.
Disassembling the actual lamp is easier as the screws are easy and there are no nasty W-clips that fly off.
The headlight level adjuster is located at the bottom. Be careful not to lose the small washer.
Old & New with zipper
fully assembled
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