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Title: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: eichh on November 13, 2008, 06:59:00 AM Ive been a bit nervous about doing it but then I saw a way to make it reversable.
Heres some berfore pictures. (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/3027624296_4e81410118_m.jpg) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/3026791049_6acf90d169_m.jpg) In the photo below I will chop it right after the first set of bolts where the blue tape is.The cardboard template is to predrill holes to match a 1/8" plate I can use to bolt it back together along with frame slugs with a 3/16 lip to match the cut off wheel I used.I made the 1/8" plate to match the carboard template and predrilled holes and put it in the box with the parts I removed in case someone would want it put back to original. My friend still needs to make the slugs but that can be done anytime. (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/3027624362_0db71d7b42_m.jpg) I wanted to use the original turn signals and tail light, so I made a template and cut out a bracket and welded some studs on the bottom to go through the original bolt holes that I left. (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/3027624386_64e9bdc0be_m.jpg) And here is the final product. I need to get some cool frame plugs and that should do it. I wouldnt mind raising th exhaust up a bit but I think it turned out pretty nice. (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/3026791189_6cd95a571d_m.jpg) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/3026791213_5cc60e5564_m.jpg) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/3026791145_78806108af_m.jpg) Eichh Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: Juan on November 13, 2008, 07:45:32 AM Sweet ..!!! Nice work..!! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: Celli on November 13, 2008, 01:17:28 PM Wonderfull!!!! Don't wait too long with some nice frameplugs!!!!
Celli Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: eichh on November 13, 2008, 01:31:35 PM Between the local truckstop and the local ace hardware I got the plugs done. And some acorn nuts on the license plate to go with the theme. A little crud flung up onto the bike during my ride but that's a small price to pay for not having that huge mud flap on the back.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/3027571913_1579c1c337.jpg?v=0) Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: yellowjacket on November 13, 2008, 08:24:03 PM looks great! im thinking about tail chop myself but i live in a rain-friendly area (tacoma) and so im afraid to get rid of the extra splash protection... i should just take the leap tho...
Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: ProTeal55 on November 14, 2008, 08:57:12 AM These bikes look SO much better post chop. I did it to my bike with only 400 miles on the clock.
Believe me, it was hard to take a sawzall to my brand new bike, but the end results were well worth it.. (http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q49/ProTeal55/MONSTER/WINTER8.jpg) Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: eichh on November 14, 2008, 01:24:03 PM Regarding splash protection, sure theres going to be a mess to clean up but you will look good making it. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: Fresh Pants on November 14, 2008, 01:59:16 PM Regarding splash protection, sure theres going to be a mess to clean up but you will look good making it. [thumbsup] Activities that fit this description are often worth doing. Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: Mash on November 14, 2008, 09:55:27 PM My kid told me today about an Xbox game he was playing.... don't recall the name though (of the game, I know the kid's name). It's a motorcycle racing game, and he chose an s4r as his scoot. One of the customization options lets you chop the tail off. it was the first thing he did --- That's my boy!
Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: yellowjacket on November 14, 2008, 10:38:35 PM My kid told me today about an Xbox game he was playing.... don't recall the name though (of the game, I know the kid's name). It's a motorcycle racing game, and he chose an s4r as his scoot. One of the customization options lets you chop the tail off. it was the first thing he did --- That's my boy! haha thats very cool! Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: duc996 on November 21, 2008, 06:18:06 PM Now all you need to do is chop the cans ;D
Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: TAftonomos on November 21, 2008, 06:29:35 PM (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/DUcati%20S4Rt/tailchop1.jpg)
Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: eichh on November 22, 2008, 03:26:13 AM Now all you need to do is chop the cans ;D Can you actually do that? That would be sweet! Ive been trying to figure out how to move them since the chop. Eichh Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: TAftonomos on November 22, 2008, 07:37:18 AM In progress:
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/DUcati%20S4Rt/Canchop1.jpg) (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/DUcati%20S4Rt/canchop3.jpg) (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/DUcati%20S4Rt/canchop2.jpg) (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/DUcati%20S4Rt/Canchop.jpg) Before/After: (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/DUcati%20S4Rt/Pre-chop.jpg) (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/DUcati%20S4Rt/Chopped.jpg) Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: geoffduc on November 22, 2008, 09:36:24 AM Tail chop looks cool, but whats the drive shaft hanging down under the car all about? [thumbsup]
Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: TAftonomos on November 22, 2008, 10:19:53 AM Yeah yeah, I need to get on putting a motor back in that thing :D [drink]
Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: Dannog on November 23, 2008, 02:56:37 AM I've got high rise termi's but haven't done a tail chop because they'd look too long.
I can't believe you've chopped the pipes. Are there any side effects of this interms of performance? Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: eichh on November 23, 2008, 03:14:24 AM Taftonomos, thanks thats exactly what I needed to see. Seeing whats inside and someone else doing it always gives you a bit more confidence in chopping up an expensive part. [thumbsup]
I wouldnt think chopping 3 inches off would require a fuel map change or anything do you? Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: ProTeal55 on November 23, 2008, 04:49:05 PM I wouldnt think chopping 3 inches off would require a fuel map change or anything do you? Highly doubt it...Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: DucRS on November 26, 2008, 06:49:57 PM Taftonomos, how did you secure the stainless strap back on carbon pipe after removing the 3 inches? Did you rerivet? been wanting to do tail chop and can chop also. Nice pics
Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: Rambler1982 on November 26, 2008, 07:37:34 PM These bikes look SO much better post chop. I did it to my bike with only 400 miles on the clock. Believe me, it was hard to take a sawzall to my brand new bike, but the end results were well worth it.. (http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q49/ProTeal55/MONSTER/WINTER8.jpg) Dude! That bike is siiiiick! I love the single sided swingarm 8) Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: TAftonomos on November 26, 2008, 10:10:18 PM No changes needed, and a dyno run confirmed it too [thumbsup]
Yes, just drill/re-rivet the end cap back on the can. Simple :) [beer] Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: RBX QB on December 01, 2008, 03:54:49 PM (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/2772816017_170c1f05e3.jpg)
Couldn't bring myself to full chop, either... so made myself a tweener. Always said it was for future re-sale... but I plan to ride this into the ground. Now I say it's so I can put a week-sized tailbag on without covering the lights. Title: Re: I finally chopped my tail! Post by: duclvr on December 02, 2008, 03:15:25 AM (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/2772816017_170c1f05e3.jpg) Couldn't bring myself to full chop, either... so made myself a tweener. Always said it was for future re-sale... but I plan to ride this into the ground. Now I say it's so I can put a week-sized tailbag on without covering the lights. cool looking bike! |