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Title: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: silas on December 02, 2009, 01:01:57 PM Gone w/ the fugly DOT rear beer trey. ...
Thought I'd post my bike's rear end since it is cleaner than most. Here are a few shots I just took. I bought it this way, mostly. I mounted the blinkers w/ small plate brackets I made & installed a Harley license light to help w/ the cops. The seat lock was sawed off along w/ the end of the frame rails. Mega tail chop. I love the way it looks. The seat latch is now released by a pull cord that is looped & sticks out on the left side. Nothing hangs below the frame rails on the back end. You can see where the frame was touched up black where the lock was to keep it from rusting. This is a drastic alternative to the lic. plate bracket I have for sale. I'm told by the local cops it is not quite legal but sev. of them said they wouldn't stop me as long as they can see my license plate (which is just higher than the back tire, so hopefully they can). They didn't want to vouch for other jurisdictions. I'd imagine it would be pretty easy to do. I have no pics of the lic. plate bracket, it is thin sheet aluminum, bent a few times. My plan is (one of these winters) to saw off the additional brackets back there for the side panels, old beer trey, etc & powdercoat the frame the same army green as the motor's side cases. It's a '98. (http://i47.tinypic.com/343q62e.jpg) (http://i45.tinypic.com/wbtdgg.jpg) (http://i50.tinypic.com/11r8zsz.jpg) (http://i48.tinypic.com/zwytd5.jpg) (http://i48.tinypic.com/9rm2aw.jpg) (http://i46.tinypic.com/98bkld.jpg) Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: Fergus on December 02, 2009, 02:00:32 PM Nice job! Looks great. Is your rear fender supposed to look like that from behind?
Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: kopfjäger on December 02, 2009, 02:58:28 PM Thought I'd post my bike's rear end since it is cleaner than most. ??? [popcorn] Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: pennyrobber on December 02, 2009, 03:13:29 PM Gone w/ the fugly DOT rear beer trey. ... Thought I'd post my bike's rear end since it is cleaner than most. Well your tank certainly isn't cleaner than most. Oh, and I can't wait for this sh*t storm. [popcorn] Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: Ducatl on December 02, 2009, 03:23:14 PM I saw your bike outside of the yacht club although I can't remember which day now. Not a bad looking bike, I like it.
Most chops seem pretty similar to that to me. This is a massive chop: (http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff217/ducatl/rat1.jpg?t=1259803250) ;D Edit: also, may I suggest an integrated tail light? Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: tilt on December 02, 2009, 03:27:24 PM is that a carbon fiber tank or did the previous owner take steel wool to it?
Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: cokey on December 02, 2009, 03:30:45 PM yea i thought it was gonna be a big chop.. that's a normal chop.. you can take about another foot off man..
Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: kopfjäger on December 02, 2009, 03:34:21 PM Like this... [evil]
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/1d.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/1a.jpg) Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: scott_araujo on December 02, 2009, 09:00:09 PM Major or not it still looks good and clean. I've got the later ST style frame and have been thinking of mounting my plate like that, really cleans up the back. I haven't in part for the reasons you mentioned, probably not entirely visible and/or legal. And I'm lazy. I was also looking at those brackets to mount it off the rear axle.
Like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GSXR-600-750-1000-License-Plate-Tag-Relocator-Swingarm_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27ad5b7b1aQQitemZ170412178202QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GSXR-600-750-1000-License-Plate-Tag-Relocator-Swingarm_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27ad5b7b1aQQitemZ170412178202QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories) Not sure this would clear my low slung stock exhaust, or if it would drag in corners. We'll see, almost time to put the bike up for the winter and start playing. 36 degrees is tough to ride to work in these days. Scott Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: Spidey on December 02, 2009, 10:30:13 PM Thought I'd post my bike's rear end since it is cleaner than most. That's quite a bold statement. Here are a coupla other ass shots for you. (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/3018534432_6a8b8f568c.jpg) (http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/100_1446.jpg?t=1210180369) (http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg216/mikesixtysix/blackfog/IMG_3457.jpg) (http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg216/mikesixtysix/blackfog/IMG_3828.jpg) (http://i31.tinypic.com/nzf2iw.jpg) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/2470083540_cabde38470.jpg?v=0) (http://www.motocreations.com/dmf/MotoCreations_2_lowres.jpg) Here's my ass. (http://www.ducatimonster.org/featured/2007july/0706_warren_monster_026.jpg) (http://www.ducatimonster.org/featured/2007july/0706_warren_monster_022.jpg) Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: Duck-Stew on December 03, 2009, 04:43:51 AM There are 3 tail-chops out there.
The Standard (of which yours is a very nicely done example BTW) The MonoPosto (see Celli's bike above) & the Bobber: (http://www.flightcycles.com/FlightCycles/CoupDetat/Originals/DSC04021.jpg) Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: Spidey on December 03, 2009, 06:48:33 AM I'm trying to find a picture of the latest iteration of Moike's monster. Anyone have one?
Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: MsTek on December 03, 2009, 07:14:37 AM That's quite a bold statement. Here are a coupla other ass shots for you. (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/3018534432_6a8b8f568c.jpg) (http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/100_1446.jpg?t=1210180369) (http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg216/mikesixtysix/blackfog/IMG_3457.jpg) (http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg216/mikesixtysix/blackfog/IMG_3828.jpg) (http://i31.tinypic.com/nzf2iw.jpg) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/2470083540_cabde38470.jpg?v=0) (http://www.motocreations.com/dmf/MotoCreations_2_lowres.jpg) Here's my ass. (http://www.ducatimonster.org/featured/2007july/0706_warren_monster_026.jpg) (http://www.ducatimonster.org/featured/2007july/0706_warren_monster_022.jpg) #5 makes me feel funny in my special place. But I have decided NOT to chop my bike. Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: junior varsity on December 03, 2009, 07:27:41 AM Thought I'd post my bike's rear end since it is cleaner than most. [roll]The seat lock was sawed off along w/ the end of the frame rails. The seat latch is now released by a pull cord that is looped & sticks out on the left side. Big deal, that's how everybody does the old style Monsters. That's exactly how mine is done. License plate hangs down so I'm legal everywhere, and that's it. Mega tail chop. Hardly.My plan is (one of these winters) to saw off the additional brackets back there for the side panels, old beer trey, etc & powdercoat the frame the same army green as the motor's side cases. It's a '98. Chop your grab rails and you'll find you miss them. Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: Buckethead on December 03, 2009, 07:35:27 AM Wow. You guys are harsh. Funny, tho.
Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: Spidey on December 03, 2009, 07:51:55 AM I'm trying to find a picture of the latest iteration of Moike's monster. Anyone have one? Found some: (http://gallery.moike.net/gal/monster/IMG_1886.JPG) (http://gallery.moike.net/gal/monster/IMG_1882.JPG) Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: junior varsity on December 03, 2009, 07:53:23 AM I believe those horns would be bad, bad ass.
The OP and Moike's bike seem to have a similar industrial paint theme. Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: Spidey on December 03, 2009, 08:01:55 AM The OP and Moike's bike seem to have a similar industrial paint theme. IIRC Moike just ground off the paint one day in order to have the tank be raw metal. Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: junior varsity on December 03, 2009, 08:03:45 AM That is quite brave. We share the same billet susp. arch.
Are the horns as loud as they look? Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: scott_araujo on December 03, 2009, 08:44:37 AM That is an awesome place to tuck those horns. And if those are the ones I'm thinking of they're loud as hell.
Scott Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: Spidey on December 03, 2009, 09:25:05 AM Haven't heard 'em. Sorry.
Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: Duck-Stew on December 03, 2009, 09:42:11 AM Have heard them : Loud as f*ck.
Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: scott_araujo on December 03, 2009, 09:50:28 AM Yeah, the kind of loud that puts enough pressure on your ear drums to make you dizzy and blur your vision.
Scott Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: Goat_Herder on December 03, 2009, 10:10:26 AM Calm down, people. He said his rear end "is cleaner than most", not cleaner than ALL. If his monster's rear is cleaner than 80% of every monsters out there (chopped or not), his statement would hold water.
I can see how passionate all your flamers are about the looks of people's ass. LOL Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: junior varsity on December 03, 2009, 10:15:38 AM Most = 80%?
Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: Spidey on December 03, 2009, 10:20:49 AM Calm down, people. He said his rear end "is cleaner than most", not cleaner than ALL. If his monster's rear is 80% of every monsters out there (chopped or not), his statement would hold water. I can see how passionate all your flamers are about the looks of people's ass. LOL Oh, stop with all that logic n' reasonableness n' stuff. We've moved on from the OP's overstatement and are busy posting ass pics here. Speaking of which, what's your ass look like. ;D Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: junior varsity on December 03, 2009, 10:22:11 AM (http://lancemannion.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/donkey.jpg)
Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: Goat_Herder on December 03, 2009, 10:25:23 AM Oh, stop with all that logic n' reasonableness n' stuff. We've moved on from the OP's overstatement and are busy posting ass pics here. Speaking of which, what's your ass look like. ;D LOL. Since you care so much about my ass, you'd be sad to know that it's massive (lic plate relocated but beer tray remain). Title: TIGHT REAR END Post by: silas on December 03, 2009, 07:55:19 PM thanks for the photos (keep the CLEAN ASS shots coming...what have you done!!) guys and gals....I love the alum 'switch' for releasing the seat. wasn't quite ready for the (arrogant) flames, since I was posting my bike for the 1st time to be of interest only but the responding pics are worth it. If you flamed, your (bike's) ASS MUST BE POSTED NOW ! haha By the way, it was misting heavy here in ATL at the time of my photos, wiped the tank off 2 mins before the photos! Finally found time to ride today, 225 mi, 35 degrees, hwys 9, 19, 180, 129 (THE (short) loop for locals that know these roads)...daamn forgot my glove liners...got to ride a 999 for the 1st time today though.... Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: junior varsity on December 03, 2009, 08:04:16 PM Old Pic: (http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4iYlZ1m8UEM/SgY-16vGBDI/AAAAAAAADFM/pE99CR-7EhU/s400/Ducati%20Monster%20001.jpg)
New(er) Pic: (http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4iYlZ1m8UEM/SraUxJVFJpI/AAAAAAAAEDE/L2COyapPVps/s400/IMG_1581.JPG) The small tabs that are near the weld, previously used to affix the plastic side panels are easy to dremel off, but make sure you seal up the bare metal with some form of paint to prevent rust. Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: theducatikid on December 09, 2009, 05:55:35 PM keep the CLEAN ASS shots coming... (http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn75/markmol0/P9130011.jpg) Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: ducatiz on December 09, 2009, 06:26:07 PM there is no exhaust on it, but i just love this shot. this is a while back
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DML/corner1.jpg) Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: psycledelic on December 09, 2009, 10:03:42 PM Nothin special, but I can't pass up an opportunity to show my ass!
(http://i35.tinypic.com/aahr9j.jpg) Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: DucHead on December 10, 2009, 06:55:47 AM (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/Slide1-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: NorDog on December 11, 2009, 11:47:53 AM Calm down, people. He said his rear end "is cleaner than most", not cleaner than ALL. If his monster's rear is cleaner than 80% of every monsters out there (chopped or not), his statement would hold water. With those turn signals, not so much. I've in 60's era Hondas with smaller signals. Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: pennyrobber on December 11, 2009, 01:05:52 PM (http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e297/pennyrobber/s2r/DSC031592.jpg)
Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: NorDog on December 11, 2009, 01:37:51 PM Nothing special, but it's mine...
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/S4RS/DucSat08.jpg) (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/InspectionSticker.jpg) Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: ducatiz on December 11, 2009, 04:01:54 PM Nothin special, but I can't pass up an opportunity to show my ass! (http://i35.tinypic.com/aahr9j.jpg) goddammit.. this angle really makes me want to splurge on those pipes. nothing blocking the wheel... very nice.. Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: psycledelic on December 12, 2009, 03:43:05 PM goddammit.. this angle really makes me want to splurge on those pipes. nothing blocking the wheel... very nice.. Thx. The sound is more impressive then the looks IMO. It sounds like I have a lil sup'n sup'n. Little do they know. But, be prepared cause opening up the ass end brings on an entirely new line of shit to spend money on. I am gonna powercoat the swingarm sometime soon and I am thinking about taking the entire bike down to also have the frame coated after cutting the passenger pegs and other little bits that are hanging off of it. Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: scott_araujo on December 13, 2009, 07:17:26 AM cycledelic, skip the powder coat. Polish and clear coat that baby! That would be some real bling!
Scott Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: 1KDS on December 13, 2009, 11:01:29 AM Just got the new tail light on, figured I'd share...Not glamour shots just garage pics
(http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/4632/dsc00955k.jpg) (http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/2674/dsc00957u.jpg) (http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/3723/dsc00961j.jpg) Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: NAKID on December 13, 2009, 02:57:03 PM Here's mine, a bit old though...
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/JoshFan1980a/New%20Ducati/DSC01095.jpg) Title: Re: Major Tail CHOP, minimalist back end. Post by: Goduc on December 13, 2009, 02:59:49 PM Here is my ass
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d54/yobyevad/DSC_0177.jpg) And a shot of my ass going around a corner. lol (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d54/yobyevad/Riding2.jpg) |