Legality of cutting a sub frame

[jonzi]

I am thinking of something to do with chopping the sub frame on my 796

Any one know the legality with this?

How much can I chop if any and what would i need to do to satisfy the MOT man or who ever that it is still a safe bike?

[jarv]

What are you actually thinking of doing?

[jonzi]

Making it a single seat.

Not sure if it will work or even look nice.

I need to get on photoshop.

But, seeing as I can't use photoshop I figured it would be quicker to ask if I am legally allowed to do it before I learnt how to make pretty pictures!

[pompone]

Just give it to me Jonzi.. ;)
max cutting a subframe ;) (https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=623489631060324&id=144047859004506&notif_t=video_tag&ref=m_notif)

[jonzi]

That's kinda what I was thinking.

But you know, getting a pro to do it.

Do you have pics of what it will look like or ideas or something?

[pompone]

That's kinda what I was thinking.

But you know, getting a pro to do it.

Do you have pics of what it will look like or ideas or something?

Good, stop thinking. It gets in the way if doing. :)

Get lost, I'm a pro. In a different field but I'm a pro ;)

No, but I have a magic marker and an hacksaw. I also have ideas, most of them would get me arrested thought

[jonzi]

just found this (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=66602.0) thread.

I think I like the look of that frame

[jonzi]

Any one know any one that can do this kind of work in the UK?

[gary tompkins]

This could work on the monster

http://radducati.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/rad02-pursang-by-radical-ducati-2010.html

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[bluestoesonnose]

I know one or two who could do it (in Cornwall though) as they make and modify frames for motocross and the like. I think your insurance company would require an "engineers" report and you'll prob find that the "normal" insurance companies won't touch it.

That said easy job to do

[Kato]

Its a subframe .....NOT Structural.......Chop as much as you like as long as the seat is fixed firmly afterwards the MOT man will not care.

[pompone]

Jonzi I'll happily have a look once a couple of projects got out if the way..

[pompone]

This could work on the monster



The problem GT is that the subframe doubles as the rear shock mounting point.

[Kato]

So you have just found the limit of where you can cut up to!!! Still don't see an issue

[Dukedesmo]

It's no different to doing a tail chop on an old Monster, does anyone inform the insurance company if they do this?

Is it a bolt-on subframe? if so get a spare and modify that just in case you don't like it afterwards...

[Rally]

Legally as the question asks, the angle and size of the number plate and fitment of a reflector and the lights are all that's needed to be right. But then that also vary considerably to where you take it!

[Saint aka ML]

So you have just found the limit of where you can cut up to!!! Still don't see an issue

This is so far the best reply in this thread :)

[pompone]

So you have just found the limit of where you can cut up to!!! Still don't see an issue

And that was my thinking as well, I was just replying to GT picture ;)

[jonzi]

I have a cheap subframe on watch on ebay.

Would be good to drop the engine out of the bike anyway, can give it a good clean then.

Maybe change the rear shock and front end whilst I am at it.

New bike!

[bluestoesonnose]

You're modifying the frame, whether its the main frame or not you should inform your insurance company. The same goes for tail chops. Your only giving them an an excuse to refuse a claim if you don't. As the subframe doubles as a shock mount, they'll deffo be interested.

As a rule, the don't mind bars, bodywork, pipes and lights, anything else and you should tell them, even if it doesn't increase your premium they'll know and you'll be covered.

Your choice, but it could save you loosing out big time.

[steeevvvooo]

I have a cheap subframe on watch on ebay.

Would be good to drop the engine out of the bike anyway, can give it a good clean then.

Maybe change the rear shock and front end whilst I am at it.

New bike!

Wow. Someone wants to win an award two years on the bounce!

[Albie]

Don't we all.

[gary tompkins]

The problem GT is that the subframe doubles as the rear shock mounting point.

Pity... Dan should've bought a proper classic monster

Much more hacksaw friendly :D

[Goofle]

Pity... Dan should've bought a proper classic monster

Much more hacksaw friendly :D

If you dare.....

[jonzi]

If you dare.....

I double dared GT to cut the frame on my 1994 SS

He did it.

He ain't scared of nuffink.

[Dirty]

Monster frames are designed to be cut! If you ain't done it, it ain't finished yet! :)

[pompone]

Maybe change the rear shock and front end whilst I am at it.



You're in luck ;) new suspensions porn available :)
desmoperformanceparts.com suspensions (http://www.desmoperformanceparts.com/#/suspensions/4583502170)

[bazread]

PM sent Pomp.

[gary tompkins]

I double dared GT to cut the frame on my 1994 SS

He did it.

He ain't scared of nuffink.

I've had plenty of practice

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[steeevvvooo]

What is that orange thing!? (Not the buell)

[Dirty]

Wow, very impressive.

How long did it take to turn the big orange car into a bashed up Cortina? :mand:

[gary tompkins]

about six months and a lot of garage hours

I owned the Ford Rotrax kit for 10 years in the end before i flogged it