Tail cut-off

[TheSilencer]

Hi all!
Im thinking of modifying my GS450.
one of the mods I plan to make is to cut off the tail just behind the seat. Then finish it by installing an integrated tail light into a new 'blunt' tail.

Anyone attempted anything similar?
Any thoughts or suggestions?

[ChrisLaw]

Google and search this forum as well for "Cafe Racer"

I believe it is the look you are going for.

Suggestions? Do what I did, chop that bish up ASAP so you have no choice but to fix it!

[bdub416]

I just did this last week, to my 450gs. I put on a new cafe style seat and chopped off the tail end of the frame, just behind the rear shocks. I may be biased, but I think it looks pretty solid ...

I finished the exposed frame ends (once chopped off) with a couple plastic plug covers from the local hardware store.

In summary, do it .. you'll be happy when you're done.

[bgmart450]

I just did this last week, to my 450gs. I put on a new cafe style seat and chopped off the tail end of the frame, just behind the rear shocks. I may be biased, but I think it looks pretty solid ...

I finished the exposed frame ends (once chopped off) with a couple plastic plug covers from the local hardware store.

In summary, do it .. you'll be happy when you're done.

Pics please. I'd love to see how it looks on another 450.

[kruns]

i can give you some ideas

[kruns]

[PAULYBOY]

Looks like pic #1 has a MB rear tire on it. Pic #2 looks tasty, nice mod, nice forward controls.

[kruns]

pic #2 has a motor car rear tire on it

[GSBuilder]

I think #1 just inspired me to stop shaving foam for fiberglassing...

[StrtLegal]

Is this more along the line you are talking about?

[PAULYBOY]

Is this more along the line you are talking about?

Tahss nice. Got more pix?

[TheCafeKid]

You can do some nice things by modifying the rear of the frame. And you can do some sweet things with fibreglass too. I didnt cut this one myself, was cut up (poorly) when i got it, and looked god awful. I *DID* do the fibreglass work myself, and cleaned the frame up a bit. I think its turning out ok so far..not quite done yet..

[hvfracingwilly]

Here is what i did to my GS, Stock read fender rolled up and trimmed the inner fender to match.




Sorry for the low res used my cell phone for them