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Cutting
NOTE: some pictures are large and might load slow
After everything is in place I started by cutting the top
section of the frame off as the arrows show in the picture(s) (Below)
When cutting this tubing a hack saw can be used but it went
so smooth and fast with a saws - all and a 18tooth metal cutting blade
December 2005
The picture below shows the top section of the frame removed
and the bottom section of the hardtail welded in.
By welding in the bottom section it added stubility to the
swing arm / sway bar so I was able to get the bike on the center stand and not worry about the swing arm / sway bar moving
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IMPORTANT
The swing arm / sway bar is NOT removed till both the top
and bottom section of the hardtail are welded in , this way you will stay lined up and keep the lowering where you need it
, this will also prevent the wheel from moving left and or right and leaving you with a bike that dog legs sideways down the
road .
December 2005
Here is another picture of rear section and the top bar
getting ready to be welded in.
( you will notice the rear tire is off and on throughout
the pictures , the tire will come off and on many many times while working on the rear section )
December 2005
The top bar needs to have a bend put in it before it is
welded in , I lined this bend up with the very outer edge of the tire , just make sure the bends are equal on both sides.
I guess if your using the OEM GS wheel with the narrow OEM tire you would not have to make this
bend , but in my case I need the bend so there is room for the tire .
December 2005
(Above) picture shows the top section welded in and the
arrows in the picture show the slight bends in the top bar (below) is another picture of the top section and the bends
December 2005
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