To chop or not to chop

red baron · November 23, 2011, 11:57:21 AM

That is the question.

zooom · November 23, 2011, 12:02:53 PM

glad to see option 3 !!!

mjk778 · November 23, 2011, 12:28:04 PM

I asked myself the same question for a year, once chopped you'll wonder why you ever questioned it.

hillbillypolack · November 23, 2011, 12:35:16 PM

chop. But do it tastefully and right. Research before you commit so you know how to paint or finish off the bare metal. They do look better shortened up but how you do it and the craftsmanship is possibly even more important.

My 2 pesos.

justinrhenry · November 23, 2011, 01:21:43 PM

if you're a weekend warrior that never rides in wet or rainy weather do it.

if not, don't.

duccarlos · November 23, 2011, 01:24:23 PM

There's only one right answer in there.

hunduc · November 23, 2011, 01:36:06 PM

chop chop chop away

Speedbag · November 23, 2011, 01:48:46 PM

There isn't a sharp hacksaw blade anywhere on my property....

scduc · November 23, 2011, 07:22:57 PM

I had mine 2 years before I decided to chop the tail. Really can't tell you to or not too. I will say this however, now that I have shortened the exhaust, the tail chop looks awesome.

xcaptainxbloodx · November 23, 2011, 08:58:47 PM

Quote from: justinrhenry on November 23, 2011, 01:21:43 PM
if you're a weekend warrior that never rides in wet or rainy weather do it.

if not, don't.

I ride my chopped S2R year round in portland without a rear hugger and with dual sport tires.

not a big deal.

justinrhenry · November 24, 2011, 08:58:23 AM

Quote from: xcaptainxbloodx on November 23, 2011, 08:58:47 PM
I ride my chopped S2R year round in portland without a rear hugger and with dual sport tires.

not a big deal.

Does your back get soaked and muddy? If you don't mind more power to you.

ducpainter · November 24, 2011, 10:17:52 AM

Quote from: hillbillypolack on November 23, 2011, 12:35:16 PM
chop. But do it tastefully and right. Research before you commit so you know how to paint or finish off the bare metal. They do look better shortened up but how you do it and the craftsmanship is possibly even more important.

My 2 pesos.

Pretty sure the baron has the technology to paint the job.

Perhaps he lacks he ambition though.

Jason1 · November 24, 2011, 10:54:07 AM

chop it. It took me 15 minutes after I got it home to do it and I have no regrets.

red baron · November 24, 2011, 12:28:32 PM

Quote from: ducpainter on November 24, 2011, 10:17:52 AM

Perhaps he lacks he ambition though.

Ouchie

rideserotta · November 24, 2011, 05:14:06 PM

Do what you want. There are enough pics on here with chopped tails for you to know if you'll like it or not. For me? Only way to go is the chop.

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