Rear Seat Hoop Build

Which Seat Hoop?

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Hey y'all. So I'm aware of the Dime City Cycle Upswept Hoop:
https://www.dimecitycycles.com/dcc-originals-diy-custom-rear-tail-hoop-for-large-cc-motorcycles.html

How would something like this compare?
https://www.amazon.com/TARAZON-Univ...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=VF1BRKN0DFM3AJS794BE

Obviously, the DDC hoop is thicker in terms of the wall, but since this is only for the very rear end, would it matter that much? The cost difference worth it?

I'm planning on chopping the rear end and welding up one of these hoops, then fabbing a custom seat pan and will intend on carrying hella cute passengers on the back, so keep that in mind. Thanks fam
 

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What is the end goal, meaning what style is the seat you are wanting to run?
Flat, brat style with mild upsweep.

The stock upsweep bend at the rear is too dramatic.
For example:
 

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why not save the money and cut and reuse the frame loop.........
For my purposes, I'm not hip with how much it'll shorten the rear end. The goal is a two-up, not a solo seat.
Really not feeling all the cafe racers I see with short-ass seats. If you have a solution/diagram that doesn't cost me length, I'm all ears.
 
So you dont' want to lose any length, but want less of an upsweep?

It seems to me you're doing too much work by lobbing off a section of the rear. Just notch it on the bottom side, bend it down till it's how you like it and re-weld. No extra parts needed.
 
So you dont' want to lose any length, but want less of an upsweep?

It seems to me you're doing too much work by lobbing off a section of the rear. Just notch it on the bottom side, bend it down till it's how you like it and re-weld. No extra parts needed.
now that's a good idea. would I need to heat the bend at the notch before I bend it?
 
now that's a good idea. would I need to heat the bend at the notch before I bend it?

I would heat it if you could, but if you don't have a torch available, I'm sure it could be done without it. I'd cut about 1/2 way through and see what kind of leverage you could get. I'd use something thin like a Dremel cutoff wheel to try to make a triangle shaped cut that will fill when you bend.
 
I would heat it if you could, but if you don't have a torch available, I'm sure it could be done without it. I'd cut about 1/2 way through and see what kind of leverage you could get. I'd use something thin like a Dremel cutoff wheel to try to make a triangle shaped cut that will fill when you bend.

cool, I'll give that a try. If it doesn't work I can always hack off the remaining tail and install a hoop.
Any thoughts on the tarazon hoop I linked to?
https://www.amazon.com/TARAZON-Univ...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=VF1BRKN0DFM3AJS794BE
 
I guess what it comes down to is your skill set..........if your not confident to cut out a wedge, bend, then weld........i can't see how cutting it right off and buying a replacement then welding that onto the frame, is an easier option.

the wedge has to be in the right position........has to dissect the point at the cut..........has to be over 3/4 of the way, more like 7/8 at least to make the bend fit neatly for welding........the off cut can be used as a plug, to have some backing so the weld doesn't blow through the tube.
 
That cheaper hoop on Amazon is stainless. Welding that is different than welding plain steel. I'm also not sure how well welding stainless to plain steel works. I don't know, maybe it works fine, but it's something I'd research before taking that route.
 
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