Some updates on the Frame mods, they are now complete.
new Tabs for the racing shock from 1/4" plate, way beefier than stock:
new 45 degree frame supports:
getting ready to weld the 45 degree supports, also shows the top hoop already extended and welded on.
new shock mounts getting ready to weld:
Welded Frame, this also shows the top section which was lengthened and relocated 2" higher and new raised gas tank mounts.
Frame painted and parts reinstalled the seat is more than 2" higher now, much better for a taller rider, the seat is just under 32" now.
Frame Detail:
Now, we need to modify the exhaust and I'm still working on the lowest cost way to do this as buying prebent sections is way to expensive. Straight pipe is super cheap but no way to bend it as 1.125" pipe is an oddball size and I could not find any shops have those die sets. Buying bender dies also too $$. Might try sand bending as it seems to be the only low cost way to do this.