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gary tompkins · 01-04-2007, 07:38 PM

I also have a couple of later four bolt cut ends if needed.

One thing to bear in mind...

The length of chop may vary a bit between bikes, especially when done by different owners. For example the bit left from the trike build has more tube, because I cut as much as I could without losing the seat lock. My other monster had about 10mm less chopped off when I did that.

You may need to offer up a tea-tray to check alignment before re-welding, or take measurements from a standard bike. It would be better to reinforce the joint with a bit of bar the right size forced into the end, it will also help line up the tube better before welding.

01-04-2007, 07:38 PM	#7
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	I also have a couple of later four bolt cut ends if needed. One thing to bear in mind... The length of chop may vary a bit between bikes, especially when done by different owners. For example the bit left from the trike build has more tube, because I cut as much as I could without losing the seat lock. My other monster had about 10mm less chopped off when I did that. You may need to offer up a tea-tray to check alignment before re-welding, or take measurements from a standard bike. It would be better to reinforce the joint with a bit of bar the right size forced into the end, it will also help line up the tube better before welding. __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!