Cutting the frame on a 93 kat 600

[blacksheep]

Here is my question. I want to cut off the brackets for the left and right passenger foot pegs for a cleaner look. I was going to cut the left side where the two ends of the v touch the frame. On the right I was just going to take off half the v because the other half holds the exhaust mount. Is there any danger of hurting the frame when dong this? Any advise would be appreciated. thanks

[BraadaJim]

I don't see any harm and have been wanting to do that exact thing for a long time. Every time I bring it up along with converting to a solid tail though I get a big ole frown from the biannual passenger (read:wife). So until she decides she wants to ride or I get a second bike for passenger rides I just get to dream.

With most of that bracket out of the way my vision would see a custom midpipe and highmount exhaust

Go for it....and post pics!

[Special K]

Looks like there must be something in the air.....................


I just cut off a bad one on a 91 600...............and to obtain a good one to use in its place I was planning on cutting BOTH of them off a 1994 600 I'm building which will have an 1127 GSXR engine in it and will have a solo cowl. My son would be the only potential rider...............and we'll cross that bridge later............if & when...................

I'm planning on using a fabricated bracket to hold the pipe and just paint it black.

[Anonymous]

Cut a 93 600? Blasphemy!

[Special K]

Cut a 93 600? Blasphemy!

I have 12" metal cutting blades for my Sawz-all...............I'll cut on any Kat and have cut on several! I'm not partial to ANY years.................


Damn! It's a good thing I don't have a cutting torch around here.........and welder! HEH! NOW I know what to ask Santa for!!!

[Waltari]

You guys should be ashamed...cutting up Katanas




I could never...

[blacksheep]

Thanks for your input, I would love it if my wife would ride but that just is not going to happen. upside is my solo cowl can me perminant. I am going to cut em off this weekend.

[The CyberPoet]

Damn! It's a good thing I don't have a cutting torch around here.........and welder! HEH! NOW I know what to ask Santa for!!!

Harbor Freight has plasma cutters on sale for $450 right now... I know; I was considering grabbing one...

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet