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I wasn't sure whether to post this here or in the How To section, so I posted in both, I hope It's not a problem  :)

I saw somebody asking about this, so I decided to post the schematic for the tailchop bracket that I made. All that you need is a steel sheet, a dremel or other rotary tool, a drill, and a few beers...

The dotted lines is where you bend the metal. And the solid lines is where you cut it, all but the bottom of the first part. The little wings that extend to the side are for the blinkers, so if you have an integrated taillight, you dont need them.

Enjoy!

(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8482/imagenut5.jpg)



UPDATE! NOW FOR SALE

Ok guys, due to some interest expressed, I will now be making these to sell.

They will cost 30 bucks shipped.

They are made out of heavy duty 16 gauge steel and are pretty damn sturdy. Will post pics later.

Note:

I am not a professional metal worker and I do not have a shop. I work with a rotary cutting tool a hammer and drill. The finished product will not be completely perfect (Ie: not all lines will be machine straight), But it is completely functional and I stand by my work completely.

If anybody has any problem whatsoever with the kit, I will gladly refund or exchange it for them. Any time, anywhere, no questions asked. Kinda like a lifetime warranty, if you please.

So if anybody is interested, just shoot me a pm!

thanks!

Jesus Acosta


UPDATE II PICS OF BRACKET ON PAGE 2

If you need a higher res pic, let me know and i'll email it to you..

I wish I had a picture of the bracket but since It's already on, I'll just share pics of how it looks mounted...

(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/6238/desdeatrascj6.jpg)

(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7042/deladofe8.jpg)

This is a non-chop template I made in PROE sheet metal.

I would like to do another version that would include tabs to hold the turn signals.

I could try to draw up yours also in PROE?

mitt

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2170/2516990314_2831b0dcae_o.jpg)
link to high res: mitt's license plate holder template print (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2170/2516990314_2831b0dcae_o.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2176/2498472484_d72455dfe8_o.jpg)

I have the Autocad drawing of that somewhere, but I have to find it  ???

The bad thing is that my student version just ended and they want me to pay 4 grand for it  :o

If you could pass it onto PROE It would be very cool  ;D ;)

Thanks!

C

fantastic drawing! What gauge metal did you use?

(glad i found the DMW2 via LT's website... I wondered where everyone went... loved the youtube video)

billg
06 S2R Full CF Arrow
06 ST3s DP enhanced

I believe I used 16 or 18 gauge...

I found out that 22 gauge was too thin..

Glad that you found us  ;D

Thanks for the compliment!

I used your template Mitt and its awesome!  I posted pictures of my bike before and after in the How-To version of this thread. 
I downloaded it off the "other" forum more than a year ago and forgot that it was you I got it from  [roll]

Chipo, pm sent.

Is anyone thinking about making these and selling them to members?  I need to do a tail chop and I don't have access to real tools or really have the skills to do a good job on something like that.  I was looking at the Competition Werkes kit but its' $120...

I'll make it for you, it's my design anyways...

Pm me for more info...

I had kits made for the DML, so I could do it here also, just too busy at the moment.  Maybe this winter we will get to it.

mitt

I would be interested in buying the full chop bracket if someone wanted to make a few and sell them.

Keith

anoyne have a pic of the finished product before mounting?

Also how do you secure it to the bike?

And lastlay, on an 07 do i ahve to cut some seat bracing or somthing?  I was reading that some 07s need extra cutting??

Ok... I'll snap some pics of the assembly later on today... It mounts right under the frame, on the bolts that are closest to the locking mechanism...

will this bracket fit on a 98 M900 ??? [roll]

I'm almost certain it will, but dont quote me on this.. What you can do is measure the distance from the bolts and match it to the drawing.. If it does, then you have a fitting bracket!

sweet thanks  [thumbsup]

I am now gonna start selling these...

It's made out of very thick 16 gauge steel, sturdy as heck, and will include a step by step foolproof pic tutorial on how to do the tailchop and wiring  :)

If anybody is interested, let me know...

Maybe I should start a new thread on this?

Bump for new info

PM sent!

Replied  ;D

can I see a closer picture of the finished product?

Pics!

(http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/806/1001348ym9.jpg)

(http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/9717/1001349vr1.jpg)

(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/1921/1001350xl9.jpg)

(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/4270/1001351rv4.jpg)

Aaargh! Sorry for the crappy pic quality! I'll try to snap some better ones later...

so does this put the license plate up right against the light?  and do you bolt it on at the bottom?

Yes, it puts it under the tail light.
 
Looks like this:

(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/6238/desdeatrascj6.jpg)

(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7042/deladofe8.jpg)


Bottom of what?

Ok, so first kits have been shipped and hopefully will arrive soon! I cant wait to get some feedback on them  :)

Anybody else interested in a high quality, low price tail chop kit?

Can you make one that will fit a sh1t hot 2006 black 999 Xerox?

Sure.. I'll swing over to eximports tomorrow with a measuring tape  :)

First chops have been delivered! expect pics and write ups soon!

im talking about bolting it up using the bottom holes of the plate.

No, not this one, it really isn't necessary. Though If you really want it to bolt onto the bottom, I can make that for you too  ;D

ignore my ignorance but how do you attach the bracket to the actual frame? 

Thanks! Chipo!  :)
Payment sent!  [thumbsup]

can someone post a pic of it on the bike with the seat off to show how it looks on there in more detail? I would like more info before I buy it......

I've kinda stopped making them, not really cost effective... But gimme your email and I'll send you as any pics as you want if you wanna make it yourself...

no worries ;D PM sent