Come across this which should explain the legalities of modifications to the rear of bikes in South Australia.

http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/pdfs/personal_transport/light_vehicles_pdfs/fact_sheet_motorcycle_side.pdf

Dont know about the rest of the states...

and nationally....

http://www.pharosalex.com.au/govt_ncop_files/ncop8_v2_section_ll_motorcycles_24_feb_2009_v2.doc thanks wrxmy99!   [moto]

a very broad description on most things.

looks like it's full of loop holes.

Quote from: vossy on February 10, 2010, 05:34:26 PM
a very broad description on most things.

looks like it's full of loop holes.

Vossy, are you offering to be our test case - in SA that is? 

sadly no

I didnt see the words "No Tail Chop" anywhere.....

Seriously though, the guys at Ducati Adelaide (before they shut up shop) said that the cops would look closely at any tail chop if there was no rear reflector....so I chopped my tail & mounted the factory reflector on a shortened bracket below the plate.....so far no probs!

hmm well I wont be doing it just yet - I attract enough attention by myself 

just seen tonymtber tail chop.  great work - I am inspired!

Chopped mine 12 months ago no issues
wet riding pillion cops it a bit thats good for the driver
I have been pulled over by the  N.S.W. but they didn't even give it a second glance
think they were more concerned with my interpretation of the speed limit
limit what limit
Sometimes I think I miss the tray but didn't like the way the indicators wobbled all the time
I have kept the frame for a re weld on sale if necessary .

Jason, my hacksaw is ready to go!