Fender Eliminator with pipes sticking out?

[The ModFather]

I want to do a tail chop but I realized my Remus Exhaust  will be sticking out about 5-6 inches. Not sure if this will look out of place. Any thoughts? I love these pipes but I'm thinking I may need to change them out for something shorter if I do a tail chop. Here's a pic of my bike for reference.


Monster-2 by ricknieto, on Flickr

[Arachnosold1er]

You could possibly cut down the length of the cans. It will likely change the sound a bit, but could save you a lot of $$.

[The ModFather]

I photoshopped it to see how it would look with no tail and the pipes sticking out. I think I'm okay with it actually. What do you guys think? Do I need to shorten the pipes or does this work:


tailchop by ricknieto, on Flickr

[uglyducky]

i think (just my opinion) that the cutting the pipes back flush with the tail would look siiiiiiick. 

[justin-branam]

Mine turned out the same way, and I think it looks just fine. I'm sure others think differently, but it's my bike, so I dont care what they think 

[Bishamon]

It would look fine, IMO.  Sure, it might look a little better if they were shortened, but would it be worth the effort?

[dropstharockalot]

I've got the TI version of those Remus pipes w/ a chopped tail and integrated taillight.  The pipes stick out about 2", maybe 2 /12" past the license plate bracket.  It looks OK, but I will probably attempt to chop the cans this winter.

I've heard it described as "wheelbarrow butt."  I don't think I'm comfortable with having "wheelbarrow butt."  You can describe other parts of my anatomy with other garden implements, but "wheelbarrow butt" isn't working for me.

[muskrat]

I cut mine and I like it

[The ModFather]

Is there a thread that describes cutting the pipes. I wouldnt know where to cut them or how. Would you do it near the ends and then reposition the chrome ends?

[ducatiz]

cutting the pipes will be a huge pregnant dog

cutting the cans is easy.  remove the rear cap, cut with a band saw, drill a couple of mount holes and insert pop rivets .. you're golden

the pipes will have bends in them that will not allow the cans to line up.  if the pipe radius is the same ALL the way thru to the inside of the can, then you can cut away the welds inside the can and saw it down, then reweld, but that is a much more tricky job AND it only works if the pipes are the same diameter and straight.

[Punx Clever]

I like the way my remus exhaust looks with a tail chop/

[Manutex]

Hi,

why don't use the shorty fender... the frame will be +/- 3 in. shorter and I thing it will be the same length with your pipes



Manu

[stopintime]

I've seen that set-up - looks better live than on pictures - a bit race'y 

Don't know if it's possible, but maybe the upper part of the s-pipes could be shortened instead of the cans?

[ducatiz]

I've seen that set-up - looks better live than on pictures - a bit race'y 

Don't know if it's possible, but maybe the upper part of the s-pipes could be shortened instead of the cans?

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=51774.msg950032#msg950032

[stopintime]

Ducatiz: those s-pipes are different - cans in the same position, no?