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Title: The best tail chop? Post by: feral on March 25, 2009, 11:45:41 PM Hi everone
Im looking to get a fender elimator thinking about a competitionwerkes or have heard about a cookie ? your thoughts please and links to the websites if you have them. feral Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: mattyvas on March 25, 2009, 11:56:06 PM I have the cookie version but if it came to it again it's have a go at doing my own.
Or go for the CW version. Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: heatherp on March 25, 2009, 11:58:00 PM I've decided against a tail chop due to the fact that I wouldn't like having rain and dirt flicked all over my back when riding in the lovely victorian weather. ;D
Cairnsduc put up a good tutorial here: http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=19650.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=19650.0) Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Two dogs on April 12, 2009, 06:17:57 PM Just finished mine using comp werks , originally purchased the cookie1 but returned it as it doesn't provide a mount for the plate light
Bike looks great (reminds me of a stumpy tail blue heeler) and was really easy to do in around an hour If you have a workshop it would be easy to make your own and save $$$ Hope the [leo] don't pay it any attention Anyone had any issues in Oz with Mr plod and a tail chop? Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: mattyvas on April 12, 2009, 11:08:09 PM Never did have any trouble.
Had mine on for over a year it was all good. Will do my new bike and going to have a go a doing my own. Glad you went the chop, it really does clean up the tail of the Monster. Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: dragonworld. on April 12, 2009, 11:31:59 PM Just finished mine using comp werks , originally purchased the cookie1 but returned it as it doesn't provide a mount for the plate light Bike looks great (reminds me of a stumpy tail blue heeler) and was really easy to do in around an hour If you have a workshop it would be easy to make your own and save $$$ Hope the [leo] don't pay it any attention Anyone had any issues in Oz with Mr plod and a tail chop? Yep, at the Supers the [leo]'s were giving riders stick over "Fender Eliminators", booking them and taking photos of the alleged chop. [roll] These mods dont necessarily stop you from being pinged by speed cameras but they can cause you to avoid paying tolls on the tollways cos the cameras take your picture from rear/above, and because we still aint got front plates they cant ping us. ;D But of course the ONLY reason they are giving us grief over the eliminators is for safety reasons and would have absolutely NOTHING to do with aiding the Govts Privately run tollways to rip into the Victorian public some more?? Of course not! :o [evil] Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: mattyvas on April 13, 2009, 12:02:02 AM Well I can now say from experience the toll cameras always catch a chopped Monster!
And yes speed cameras too. Got a farewell fine from the 620 in my last week of ownership. As for the [leo] I had no problems at all at PI for WSBK but then I didn't stay down where most of the crowds and burnouts/wheelies/stoppies were being done in Cowes. We were down the road in San Remo area. That aside, I've never had a any [leo] look at me twice with a chopped tail. But then I also have been on a mild little 620 with [evil] loud pipes but either way, she is with a new owner now and a new bike will take it's chopped place soon. Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: heatherp on April 13, 2009, 12:03:16 AM Um Dragon don't motorbikes travel free on the tollways (in Melb) excepting Eastlink??? If so doesn't that negate your point sonewhat. Or have I been misdemeaning again!!! [roll]
Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: dragonworld. on April 13, 2009, 12:28:19 AM Um Dragon don't motorbikes travel free on the tollways (in Melb) excepting Eastlink??? If so doesn't that negate your point sonewhat. Or have I been misdemeaning again!!! [roll] Sorry H, It was Eastlink I was referring to, but I reckon it would be wrong to assume that the CityLink etc will be a free ride in the future. Could only be a matter of time?? [roll] Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: heatherp on April 13, 2009, 12:56:31 AM Sshhhh. Maybe if we don't tell them, no one will notice. [laugh]
Really should stop threadjacking. Sorry! Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: dragonworld. on April 13, 2009, 01:36:25 AM Sshhhh. Maybe if we don't tell them, no one will notice. [laugh] Really should stop threadjacking. Sorry! Jackaway any time ya like H. [thumbsup] ;D Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: heatherp on April 13, 2009, 01:38:23 AM That's soooo rude. :-[ [roll]
Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: dragonworld. on April 13, 2009, 02:18:40 AM That's soooo rude. :-[ [roll] Huh?? What?? It err ,umm wasnt meant to be!! Honest it wasnt !! ;D But now that you have mentioned it, it does read a bit that way dunnit?? [cheeky] Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Jukie on April 13, 2009, 03:23:08 AM you rudy rudy boy dragon
Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: dragonworld. on April 13, 2009, 02:35:16 PM you rudy rudy boy dragon I got it all from you Jukie ! ;D [evil] The rudy, rudy bit at least ! [cheeky] Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Jukie on April 13, 2009, 03:04:32 PM im so glad i could help you my sexy dragon
Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: mattyvas on April 13, 2009, 05:24:15 PM So which tail chop kit did you choose.
just to get back on topic, not that we don't like a diversion of course. Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: feral on April 13, 2009, 07:30:24 PM Matty I have decided to go with the CW but just bought a rear hugger from gellong carbon and am buying something for my other main sport so I will have to wait a few weeks before I buy it .
bsbd feral So which tail chop kit did you choose. just to get back on topic, not that we don't like a diversion of course. Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Spider on April 14, 2009, 02:01:49 AM what's the other sport?
Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: mattyvas on April 14, 2009, 04:29:44 AM Hit his WWW and you'll find out.
Little more dangerous that bikes. Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Two dogs on April 14, 2009, 04:37:28 PM Thats crazy just like these guys :
http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1778399&server=vimeo.com&sho (http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1778399&server=vimeo.com&sho) Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Jukie on April 14, 2009, 05:01:45 PM wow that looks soooo coool. but I wouldn't do it
Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Big T on April 14, 2009, 05:59:08 PM I love climbing mountains but rest assured I'm not about to throw myself off one........
Tried once. Unintentionally of course..... The rope held...... Hence I live to tell the tail :o Great pass time Feral...... [thumbsup] Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Spider on April 16, 2009, 08:35:52 PM Wonder if people did the old "but motorcycling is SO dangerous" when Feral told them he was taking it up.....compared to jumping off cliffs.....it's almost sane!
Feral, tells us about what you bought for the cliffjumping and what it cost....I always like hearing about other sports....they (sports) are almost always expensive (boxing being a great exception!) Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: feral on April 16, 2009, 10:01:35 PM Spider Ive been ridding long before I started jumping my 1st bike was a RGV 250 I love 2 strokes had it for years then got rid of it then surfing and jumping and traveling it took my mate and me getting what we always wanted a Ducati he got his dream bike a 1098s all blinged up and I had to do the L's allover again so a 620 it was for me .
Spider Ive used the PM's $900 added $100 and have bought a wingsuit http://www.phoenix-fly.com/ (http://www.phoenix-fly.com/) It allows you to fly you still need a parachute to land you and it makes the jumping more deadly . wingsuits have killed 5 of my mates in the last 4 years . but I'm starting with beginner suit and will do many skydives before I jump it off a cliff as Australia has only 1 object a 1400 ft antenna in Victoria you can jump it from . When I get it I will post a pic bsbd feral P.S if any are wondering what bsbd means its an old skydiving term meaning "Blue Skies Black Death" saying our sport is beautiful and deadly at the same time Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: mattyvas on April 16, 2009, 10:54:50 PM Much respect Feral, jumping off cliff's is a serious game
Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: dragonworld. on April 16, 2009, 11:19:08 PM And when ya get bored with base jumping and the like, ya go and ride the Duc in traffic. [evil]
Now thats getting dangerous !? :o ;D [thumbsup] [beer] Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Spider on April 17, 2009, 09:59:24 PM And when ya get bored with base jumping and the like, ya go and ride the Duc in MELBOURNE traffic....around a school zone......at 8:30 in the morning [evil] made it even WORSE for ya! Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: dragonworld. on April 17, 2009, 11:12:02 PM OOOh, women in 4WD's dropping their kids off and trying to kill evrybody elses' children in the process. [roll]
Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Betty on April 18, 2009, 12:51:51 AM Much respect Feral Respect! The guys is a make the beast with two backsing nutcase! [laugh] Feral .... whatever turns you on ;D I honestly don't mind if somebody has a deathwish, so long as they aren't going to take some unsuspecting innocent with them. Do it right and stay safe Feral. Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: dragonworld. on April 18, 2009, 02:00:47 AM More power to ya Feral !! [thumbsup]
As a wise man once said "We are here for a GOOD time , not a long time!! " ;D [evil] Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: mattyvas on April 18, 2009, 02:09:01 AM I'm not sure if there is anyone unsuspecting or innocent to take out along the way when you're
jumping off cliff's/bridges/M4-M7 interchange ;D Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: dragonworld. on April 18, 2009, 02:17:48 AM Ummm, maybe those free climbers?? ;D [thumbsup]
Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: mattyvas on April 18, 2009, 03:35:16 AM Yeah but if you're free climbing you've gotta expect to be taken put from something falling from above.
Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Spider on April 18, 2009, 03:49:26 AM OOOh, women in 4WD's dropping their kids off and trying to kill evrybody elses' children in the process. [roll] The irony usually escapes me....as does the profanity from my mouth! Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: dragonworld. on April 18, 2009, 02:38:00 PM Hey Spider find yerself a school crossing at dropoff/pickup time and prepare to be appalled at the antics of some of these women who alledgedly care about childrens safety. :o
Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: mattyvas on April 18, 2009, 02:53:10 PM Yep I know all about that, see it very often.
You are doing 40kph in the school zone area and the 4WD taxi's are burning past you to get there in time to line up to pick up the kids! It's like, HEY Mother (as in Mum) not as in F*$@er, I'm doing 40kph for your kid why the hell aren't you! And I'm not a parent, have no intention of being one either but I'm looking out for yours so you should do the same. Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: mattyvas on April 18, 2009, 02:53:48 PM My rant, so back on topic let's chop some tails.....
Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: dragonworld. on April 18, 2009, 03:00:45 PM My rant, so back on topic let's chop some tails..... Hmmmm "Chop some tails??" Is that back on the thread?? Really?? ;D [evil] Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Two dogs on April 18, 2009, 05:02:56 PM My rant, so back on topic let's chop some tails..... Throw another chop on the BBQ http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/?action=view¤t=DSCF1151.jpg (http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/?action=view¤t=DSCF1151.jpg) http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/?action=view¤t=DSCF1152.jpg (http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/?action=view¤t=DSCF1152.jpg) Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: mattyvas on April 19, 2009, 01:58:53 AM A little fix up.
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/DSCF1152.jpg) (http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/DSCF1151.jpg) Cool, I love a good chop. There'll be another one coming sometime soon. Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: kursed on April 20, 2009, 12:05:34 AM Feral, I have a feeling I have met you before odds are there can't be 2 ferals in syd into something as fringe as basejumping!!
Do you know matt quinten and choc (navy diver)? I think it will be you I would have met at chocs 18th many moons ago. Luke Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Spider on April 20, 2009, 05:10:25 PM tell you what Dez, I reckon your bike is getting in the running for best 6 series Monster.....It's looking damn good.....
how about painting most of that tail and just leaving a little CF showing? good work! Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Two dogs on April 20, 2009, 07:40:50 PM Thanks Spider [thumbsup] ,
I had been looking for a red seat cowl but got this one really cheap and it kind of looks okay as I have a CF belly pan to match May spray it one day but more focused on more important mods ATM , next week it goes into Motorcycle weaponry for a suspension overhaul . Found a set of forks at a wrecker off a ST2 to upgrade the front end as I am heavy enough to get a lot of front end dive when hard on the brakes And matching up the rear with a heavier rear spring and maybe a re valve and if that is not enough an adjustable ride hight dog bone to lift the rear. I hope that is not necessary as it will open a can of worms due to the 14t causing enough geometry change to rub the swing arm. Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Spider on April 20, 2009, 08:12:46 PM you powdercoated the rearsets, rear passenger pegs, clutch cover etc...didn't you?
Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: feral on April 20, 2009, 09:10:29 PM Yes that's me small world
Have you heard from choc ? I went to toe to toe with Matt have you seen the new Matt hes lost heaps of weight ? What monster are you riding ? bsbd feral Feral, I have a feeling I have met you before odds are there can't be 2 ferals in syd into something as fringe as basejumping!! Do you know matt quinten and choc (navy diver)? I think it will be you I would have met at chocs 18th many moons ago. Luke Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: kursed on April 20, 2009, 09:17:10 PM got to admit I dropped off the modified car scene when I discovered bikes and then choc went all straightedge super serious hardcore fan, and we lost contact gradually.
I catch up with Q occasionally, haven't spoke to him in a few weeks since he lost his job. I heard t2t had reformed! Hatebreed are ripping out a new album shortly, hopefully they will tour oz again too. I ride an s2r1000 duke Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: feral on April 20, 2009, 09:36:07 PM Well they never really broke up Scott is the only OG member left bones left they rocked they played with "death wish cast "
Shit when did Matt lose his job its getting tight out there my mate with a 1098s just got retrenched he owes the bank 25G's for the balance of his beast. I had to do my L's so I bought a 620 but I'm going to make it very nice and after reading flight cycles 900 story I might do the same as I think I will have invested too much when I finish . bsbd feral got to admit I dropped off the modified car scene when I discovered bikes and then choc went all straightedge super serious hardcore fan, and we lost contact gradually. I catch up with Q occasionally, haven't spoke to him in a few weeks since he lost his job. I heard t2t had reformed! Hatebreed are ripping out a new album shortly, hopefully they will tour oz again too. I ride an s2r1000 duke Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Spider on April 21, 2009, 12:31:11 AM financial lesson of the day: don't borrow for depreciating assets (non-income producing).
bike value drops, loan increases. You're meat. Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: mattyvas on April 21, 2009, 12:34:11 AM Is that left over hang over from your lost bike!
Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Spider on April 21, 2009, 02:27:17 AM no mate....I'm slightly more clever than that!
Money is sitting in the home loan ready to go! Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Grug on April 23, 2009, 07:11:31 PM Well it seems like this topic is just about wrapped up already, but I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents on the good old home-made chop job, here's the one i just did:
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=22515.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=22515.0) A huge improvement looks wise, and it only set me back about $6 for the brackets. Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: mattyvas on April 23, 2009, 08:13:41 PM I was just reading that on the Mods board last night.
Especially that I am going to soon be chopping my new ride [evil] I love the chop. Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: s4tunate on July 14, 2009, 03:01:43 AM I think the tail chops look great , particularly on the low mount pipes, but has anyone with high mount termis performed the surgery? my high mounts are fairly long and I am concearned that the pipes will stick out too much post chop and look wrong.
Any one dones this and got pics / views? cheers (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ced7QiqLB8ifm-Hj8Ns20w?authkey=Gv1sRgCKnO-7Se19ap5QE&feat=directlink) (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GIlLmXrvidnvFWOnKKRINw?authkey=Gv1sRgCKnO-7Se19ap5QE&feat=directlink) (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/l3Iw32s6P38ZVgWqYKe9VA?authkey=Gv1sRgCKnO-7Se19ap5QE&feat=directlink) (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/pFJ_GSeFPZ2vvS0oOrDrnA?authkey=Gv1sRgCKnO-7Se19ap5QE&feat=directlink) Note if the image links fail (dont think they work via picasa) you can see here: http://picasaweb.google.com/ben.sunderland22/MyMonsterS4Tail?authkey=Gv1sRgCKnO-7Se19ap5QE&feat=directlink (http://picasaweb.google.com/ben.sunderland22/MyMonsterS4Tail?authkey=Gv1sRgCKnO-7Se19ap5QE&feat=directlink) Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: craigo on July 14, 2009, 04:06:56 AM The guy in this thread witht he S4RT chopped his:
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=14953.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=14953.0) (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/DUcati%20S4Rt/Chopped.jpg) Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: mattyvas on July 14, 2009, 09:54:54 PM (https://lh5.ggpht.com/_rWDiQcK3F48/SlxxOhRqafI/AAAAAAAAAUM/702fUBwGLZk/s400/DSC04832-1.JPG)
(https://lh5.ggpht.com/_rWDiQcK3F48/SlxxPVqrdOI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/XKd1O3Vdvqk/s400/DSC04831-1.JPG) (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rWDiQcK3F48/SlxxQd2ZQ7I/AAAAAAAAAUU/eDa9kxkbJMU/s512/DSC04849.JPG) (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rWDiQcK3F48/SlxxRnvD8rI/AAAAAAAAAUY/lqr3KrHCbaw/s512/DSC04850.JPG) Images posted for you. Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: Jukie on July 14, 2009, 10:05:27 PM you may want to get rid of that plate number matty
Title: Re: The best tail chop? Post by: mattyvas on July 14, 2009, 10:08:11 PM Just pasting in the images from the link in the post.
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