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Title: M796 Custom Tail Chop Post by: cyberswine on January 24, 2012, 11:13:24 AM I wasn't too sure about a full fender elimination so I've done a custom semi-tail chop. Because I prefer more visible bling at the back rather that less, I used a Radiantz LED plate holder, looks like this............ And for the purists out there, no thank you, I don't want to ride a Goldwing ;) (http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w436/hardtouse/ductail1.jpg) Title: Re: M796 Custom Tail Chop Post by: teddy037.3 on January 25, 2012, 11:00:03 AM goldwing?
??? with the plate sitting vertical like that, are there any concerns over the rear tire hitting it? Title: Re: M796 Custom Tail Chop Post by: cyberswine on January 25, 2012, 09:52:09 PM Gak! Thanks for raising the question. The bottom of the licence plate is exactly 2 1/2" lower than the lowest point of the ABS fender. At the time I thought that was OK, now I'm having serious doubts. Can't find any info on suspension travel, I weigh about 180 with gear on, any one have any thoughts on that 2 1/2" reduction in clearance causing a serious problem?
The pictures were taken with the bike on the rear stand so there is some compression showing already. Title: Re: M796 Custom Tail Chop Post by: Duc796canada on January 25, 2012, 10:05:45 PM Almost exactly look to my bike, minus the tail chop. I was wondering, for the techspec grip pads, did you have to clean the a rear with say alcohol? I have mine awaiting application :)
Title: Re: M796 Custom Tail Chop Post by: cyberswine on January 25, 2012, 11:35:23 PM They are Techspecs and yes, the instructions tell you to wash off with either alcohol or a similar type cleanser before attaching them. I used glass cleaner, worked fine, use a heat gun on low or a hair dryer if it's cold though.
Title: Re: M796 Custom Tail Chop Post by: teddy037.3 on January 26, 2012, 08:55:25 AM specs on ducati's site say 5.8" of rear wheel travel... how this may apply, i'm not sure. hmmm... you could do a shakedown ride over some bumps and such to see if it'll hit.
I do recall in the past seeing some tail chops that ended up chewing plates, and my first "I can mount a sticker plate here" idea that chipped the paint from my fender under hard braking |