This isnt exactly a custom bike but rather a modification to an existing one, i thought that the question i asked would redeem the most views/answers.
k, pretty simple really. I have a 1987 GPZ900r and want to remove the sub-frame to make it a single seater and give it a bit of a street bike look. I am a fabricator welder with alot of sheet metal experience also, so making a new frame etc is no probs.
The main issue i see (assuming i'm re-fitting indicators/correct sized number plate etc.) is: Since i am changing from a two seater to a single seater sub-frame, the seat unit will be slightly stubby, resulting in the rear wheel protruding from the back of the bike substantially more than any other part. Would there be any issues with this bike passing an MOT, and if so where can i get the technical info required to do a mod like this?
This may seem like a stupid question to some, but i'm sure i've read a regulation that when the seat unit is so high from the rear wheel, the wheel cannot protrude from the back of the bike by any more than a specified distance.
Thanks in advance and please no answers from outside of UK as any other countries regulations will considerably differ.
k, pretty simple really. I have a 1987 GPZ900r and want to remove the sub-frame to make it a single seater and give it a bit of a street bike look. I am a fabricator welder with alot of sheet metal experience also, so making a new frame etc is no probs.
The main issue i see (assuming i'm re-fitting indicators/correct sized number plate etc.) is: Since i am changing from a two seater to a single seater sub-frame, the seat unit will be slightly stubby, resulting in the rear wheel protruding from the back of the bike substantially more than any other part. Would there be any issues with this bike passing an MOT, and if so where can i get the technical info required to do a mod like this?
This may seem like a stupid question to some, but i'm sure i've read a regulation that when the seat unit is so high from the rear wheel, the wheel cannot protrude from the back of the bike by any more than a specified distance.
Thanks in advance and please no answers from outside of UK as any other countries regulations will considerably differ.