cutting the rear frame under the seat

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03 Apr 2012 18:18 #513853 by painfulink333
cutting the rear frame under the seat was created by painfulink333
on my 77 kz650 i have added solid struts and lowered the rear 3 inches ...i am thinkingof taking the stock fender and rear plastic cowl of the bike ...i have two different fenders i was thinking of using ....but under the seat there is where the plastic cowl attaches to the frame ...if i cut this off do i need to do anything to be sure the frame isnt at risk ...i have seen a few bikes with the piece off it ..but i was just curious about it ...any help would be welcome thanks
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03 Apr 2012 18:24 #513854 by mark1122
Replied by mark1122 on topic cutting the rear frame under the seat
any plastic on the back end is for cosmetics. it is not structural. so it will not weaken the frame to remove it.

Cut away. :)
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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