Tail chop.

[BluprintZ]

What is involved in doing the tail mod?
I expect a hacksaw will be required? gulp!

[YoungDucS4R]

As the title suggests, it certainly does!
But its far easier (and more exciting) with an angle grinder/cutter

[Nonnie]

Whilst wearing a black neoprene cat suit....

[YoungDucS4R]

Whilst wearing a black neoprene cat suit....

YES PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And a bright steel cod-piece!!
Always makes for better sparks!

Where on earth is this thread going!

BluprintZ..... I'd do a search for tail and chop. Lots of info and pics in there.

[BluprintZ]

Looks like i might have to invest in some kinky work gear then, didn't expect it to get that expensive!
Thanks to you all. ;-)

[Kato]

http://www.ducatisuite.com/tailchop.html

Should find all you need to know here

[Bodybag]

PM jMo and see if she still has any of her complete tail chop kits. They coms with comprehensive instructions, pictures and the bits you need to complete the task (less the tools).

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=17183&highlight=jmo+tail+chop

[BluprintZ]

PM jMo and see if she still has any of her complete tail chop kits.

Cheers mate, i had a chat with her half an hour back, the kits have all long gone, so i'll check out some of the posts and get stuck in this weekend, after the Grand Prix and Moto GP.
Thanks again,
George.

[BluprintZ]

Should find all you need to know here

Cheers Kato, the link is exactly what i needed, looks fairly easy..!!

George.

[Swede-Andy]

Another no-tail on the block! They look yummy...

Are you local?

[BluprintZ]

Another no-tail on the block! They look yummy...

Are you local?

Local to ?..

[bertieflea]

Shows you how to on you tube and he used a pipe cutter to do it, best way I recon.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9RWXkcnMiw

[DevilBoy]

Another option, is to get the tiny carbon tail thing that I got.
You only have to chop about 6 inches off the frame then, and it keeps a nice line running from the subframe.
Also keeps a bit of the rain spray off your bum when it rains!

I think the carbon bit it about £80 from this german company, and no extra brackets or anything are needed, as it uses all the standard stuff.

I got pictures if you want em.

[BluprintZ]

Another option, is to get the tiny carbon tail thing that I got.
I got pictures if you want em.

Cheers mate, how do you want to send the pics?
I can PM you my e-mail addy if you want to send them that way.

; )

[BluprintZ]

Shows you how to on you tube and he used a pipe cutter to do it, best way I recon.

Cheers bertieflea, it's a wee bit fuzzy but a nice step by step tutorial nonetheless.
The cutter gives a nice clean cut, no filings over everything.
Nice one.

[YoungDucS4R]

Hey BluprintZ. Have you looked at one of these?..............
The dogs danglies!!

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii172/YoungDuc/UKMOC/monster_tail.jpg

[BluprintZ]

Hey BluprintZ. Have you looked at one of these?..............
The dogs danglies!!

Is this the kit you mentioned previously, £80?
Looks like it should be an easy job.

Nice one, cheers.

[YoungDucS4R]

Is this the kit you mentioned previously, £80?
Looks like it should be an easy job.

A little bit more than that I think, but well worth it!!
From:

http://www.shift-tech.com/shop/enter.html?target=dept_39.html

YD

[BluprintZ]

A little bit more than that I think, but well worth it!!

Thanks for the help YD, much appreciated.

[DevilBoy]

Thats the one I was on about!

Still needs about 6 inches off the tail, but when its on, it looks much better than no tail at all!

I got mine from someone on ebay I think. Or some german carbon company.
Cant remember now.
But they delivered it quickly, and it is the mutts nutts.

Pictures coming up. Soon. When I find my camera!

[BluprintZ]

Thats the one I was on about!
Still needs about 6 inches off the tail, but when its on, it looks much better than no tail at all!

Cheers DB, sorry mate, got confused as to who said what, still recovering from the TT. LOL.
Have you checked out the vid on the other post?
I'll look forward to the pics.
I need to get the job done fairly soon, some of the lads have named the stock tail "my butty carrier", seems like it is just the right size for Warburtons finest.
Strange what amuses some people innit?

Thanks again DB.

[Bodybag]

I don't know whether anybody else has mentioned it but be aware of which frame you have as the tail is a different angle and shape on the later models, which means that some of the carbon shiny stuff on this thread won't fit.

[BluprintZ]

the tail is a different angle and shape on the later models,

Cheers BB, mine is a `97 model, so it should be fine?
To be honest, i quite like the tutorial on youtube, i fancy a day in me mates workshop gettin' me hands dirty for a change and fabricating my own, should be fun.
Maybe i'll take some step-by-step pics, we'll see.

[DANNY WRIDE]

[QUOTE=BluprintZ;261205]Cheers Kato, the link is exactly what i needed, looks fairly easy..!!
let me knw if u find any of thm indicators tht fit in frame plz

[gary tompkins]

Cheers BB, mine is a `97 model, so it should be fine?
To be honest, i quite like the tutorial on youtube, i fancy a day in me mates workshop gettin' me hands dirty for a change and fabricating my own, should be fun.
Maybe i'll take some step-by-step pics, we'll see.

Not according to this?

Quote:

"Short tail with tag bracket, perfect for USA plates, it changes the complete look at your bike.
Requires shortening frame by 85mm
with detailed instructions and TUV certificate in case your country requires certifications. --- Don't miss the free T-Shirt special, see below. ---

Fit's all Monsters 2000 & up."