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gs 650 bobber

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Henryinva said:
looks like it'll fly. Id cap the cut off tubes and dress it up. The only other thing would be to maybe extend the gusseting down further down the backside of the tube where the shock mounts to spread the load further along that tube, as it stands alone and will be taking the brunt of the load from the rear suspension..
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I plan on make caps just haven't got to it yet. Thanx for the advice but is it that necessary because i only weight 150 lbs and i did remove some weight from the bike but left the stock suspension. Or is my thinking completely wrong and i need to go out and make those gusseting right now.
 
jive13 said:
I plan on make caps just haven't got to it yet. Thanx for the advice but is it that necessary because i only weight 150 lbs and i did remove some weight from the bike but left the stock suspension. Or is my thinking completely wrong and i need to go out and make those gusseting right now.
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LOL, dude its the weight of the whole bike and you. I'd go rather safe than sorry route myself. It doesnt have to be a 1/4 inch thick ordeal, just box it. Bend some 16 gauge into a "U" shape and trim it to fit the area. then weld 'er in there.

OR,

Move your upper shock mount to where your dropseat meets the frame. You'll have to find shorter shocks of course, but that will work for ya too.
 
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okay i figure something out. Also i got my air filters and gasket kit today. Now i can rebuild her from the ground up.
 
I'm taking sometime off and got to go help out some friends in Arkansas so the build will be postponed for a week or so but when i get back i'm finishing all the welding and removing the engine. will post new pics asap

Thanx to everyone that has given me advice so far
Jive
 
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