"You cut-off the two mid cross tubes on the frame, under the seat? How do you like it? Did it make a difference on the ride? Stiffness? It's something I have in mind for my winter build, it's beautiful man!"
It's one solid pan now. Shocks, and I use that term lightly are dialed all the way up to keep the tire out of the fender. So basically after 50-60 miles my rear is hurting from the hard pan and the vibration. It's okay though because by then I need gas because my tank won't even hold two gallons!