Decided to chop the tail on my Monster 750 (step by step and pics inside)

[justin-branam]

So I got a new smoke colored tail light with integrated turn signals. I figured I might as well chop the tail with the new light, so I clocked out a little early at the shop and went to town.

Here is the original look with the new tail light



Step 1: Find the closest set of hydraulic rescue tools (aka, The Jaws), and go to town.... just kidding of course!



Step 1: remove the seat



Step 2: remove the tail light and license plate along with all the plastic



Step 3: Make some brackets for the tail light



Step 4: Go to town on the frame. I measured, taped and hand cut the frame



Step 5: Make some license plate brackets



Step 6: Mount the tail light and license plate back on the bike



And viola! Put the seat back on and she's all done. I do need to put some plugs in the frame, but other than that, I think it turned out pretty good considering it cost me a grand total of $2 for the flat bar and about 45 minutes of my time.

[Howley]

WHOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! Roadracing tank and cowl!

[hunduc]

now just cut the pipes... 

lookin' good.

[asherrick]

now just cut the pipes... 

lookin' good.

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