xander18
Hotrod Hobo
Next week I'll start cutting unnecessary bits out of my frame for a cafe build. Before I go crazy with a 4" grinder, what have you guys cut off? Anything you cut then regretted later?
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What bits and pieces to shave off my frame?
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Punkskalar
Hugh's HandBuilt
It's just metal, you can always put it back on...
The cleanest builds you'll see have nothing extra on them... Get a good idea of what you are keeping, and ditch the rest... If its ugly, cut it off, make a nicer one, and put that in it's place...
The cleanest builds you'll see have nothing extra on them... Get a good idea of what you are keeping, and ditch the rest... If its ugly, cut it off, make a nicer one, and put that in it's place...
xander18
Hotrod Hobo
That's the plan but I don't want to create a headache later trying to put back on some critical, motor/suspension related tab. Looking for headache stories or any warnings.
Punkskalar
Hugh's HandBuilt
Keep the front Fork stop on the headtube, if you are keeping the stock trees.
Since I only keep the headtubes, thats all the advise I have for ya
Since I only keep the headtubes, thats all the advise I have for ya
alfredo
1978 xs650 Special
Keep the rear brake tabs. Things like the switch, reservoir and such need a place to be mounted unless you are going to redo that. 
