M796 Custom Tail Chop

[cyberswine]

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 

[teddy037.3]

goldwing?
 

with the plate sitting vertical like that, are there any concerns over the rear tire hitting it?

[cyberswine]

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.

[Duc796canada]

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

[cyberswine]

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.

[teddy037.3]

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