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Title: To chop or not to chop Post by: red baron on November 23, 2011, 11:57:21 AM That is the question. [wine]
Title: Re: To chop or not to chop Post by: zooom on November 23, 2011, 12:02:53 PM glad to see option 3 !!! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: To chop or not to chop Post by: mjk778 on November 23, 2011, 12:28:04 PM I asked myself the same question for a year, once chopped you'll wonder why you ever questioned it.
Title: Re: To chop or not to chop Post by: hillbillypolack on November 23, 2011, 12:35:16 PM chop. But do it tastefully and right. Research before you commit so you know how to paint or finish off the bare metal. They do look better shortened up but how you do it and the craftsmanship is possibly even more important.
My 2 pesos. Title: Re: To chop or not to chop Post by: justinrhenry on November 23, 2011, 01:21:43 PM if you're a weekend warrior that never rides in wet or rainy weather do it.
if not, don't. Title: Re: To chop or not to chop Post by: duccarlos on November 23, 2011, 01:24:23 PM There's only one right answer in there.
Title: Re: To chop or not to chop Post by: hunduc on November 23, 2011, 01:36:06 PM chop chop chop away
Title: Re: To chop or not to chop Post by: Speedbag on November 23, 2011, 01:48:46 PM There isn't a sharp hacksaw blade anywhere on my property.... ;D
Title: Re: To chop or not to chop Post by: scduc on November 23, 2011, 07:22:57 PM I had mine 2 years before I decided to chop the tail. Really can't tell you to or not too. I will say this however, now that I have shortened the exhaust, the tail chop looks awesome.
Title: Re: To chop or not to chop Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on November 23, 2011, 08:58:47 PM if you're a weekend warrior that never rides in wet or rainy weather do it. if not, don't. I ride my chopped S2R year round in portland without a rear hugger and with dual sport tires. not a big deal. Title: Re: To chop or not to chop Post by: justinrhenry on November 24, 2011, 08:58:23 AM I ride my chopped S2R year round in portland without a rear hugger and with dual sport tires. not a big deal. Does your back get soaked and muddy? If you don't mind more power to you. Title: Re: To chop or not to chop Post by: ducpainter on November 24, 2011, 10:17:52 AM chop. But do it tastefully and right. Research before you commit so you know how to paint or finish off the bare metal. They do look better shortened up but how you do it and the craftsmanship is possibly even more important. Pretty sure the baron has the technology to paint the job.My 2 pesos. Perhaps he lacks he ambition though. ;D Title: Re: To chop or not to chop Post by: Jason1 on November 24, 2011, 10:54:07 AM chop it. It took me 15 minutes after I got it home to do it and I have no regrets.
Title: Re: To chop or not to chop Post by: red baron on November 24, 2011, 12:28:32 PM Perhaps he lacks he ambition though. ;D Ouchie [laugh] Title: Re: To chop or not to chop Post by: rideserotta on November 24, 2011, 05:14:06 PM Do what you want. There are enough pics on here with chopped tails for you to know if you'll like it or not. For me? Only way to go is the chop.
Title: Re: To chop or not to chop Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on November 24, 2011, 08:18:54 PM Does your back get soaked and muddy? If you don't mind more power to you. nope. I can take a pic of my gear if you like. I went out on tuesday for about 3 hours in total downpour through streets covered in dead leaves and there wasn't any mud or (additional) wetness. |