Fender Eliminator with pipes sticking out?

[Punx Clever]

ducatiz:

Those pipes are stock from Remus... it's just that it's an s2r.  It does look like the OP's cans may sit a hair further back than mine though.

[ducatiz]

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

ducatiz:

Those pipes are stock from Remus... it's just that it's an s2r.  It does look like the OP's cans may sit a hair further back than mine though.

I'm just saying to be careful because you can't be assured it's a "straight" angled pipe going into the front of the can.  If you cut the can and shorten the pipe and then reconnect it and it's 5 deg off, the can will never sit right.

[duncanrc]

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

yep I agree. Also cutting the frame is going to make resale a challenge with the guy that does not want a fiddled bike. Have you considered cutting the midpipe and moving the mufflers forward?

[muskrat]

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?

I had it done by a mechanic for $100.  My problem isn't cutting, it's those dam rivets.

[BourneS4R]

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

I personally think that it looks just fine. When I get the chance, the first thing I am doing to my S4R is chopping the tail and tucking the plate up under the seat. Go for it, IMO.   

[The ModFather]

well I went for it and it looks great. The kit was a breeze much easier mod than I had thought. I also changed the decal to the 80s logo while I was at it. Here's the pics. Thanks for all the feedback. I think I am going to see about getting the muffler shortened by a mechanic I got a buddy that might be handy with rivets.


IMG_2772 by ricknieto, on Flickr

and here's the new logo


IMG_2781 by ricknieto, on Flickr