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[beechfront]

was thinking about cutting the frame off right behind the shock mount & fabricating some kind of single seat.

i think it would look kinda cool with the back wheel out in the open.

and if it doesn't - i've seen many bikes with the single seat & a big rear fender. could do that if i didn't like the open wheel.

[ratbyk]

No Rear Fender

Could end up with a very "WET" strip up your back on damp/wet roads. Not to mention the danger hazard of touching that spinning tire either inadvertently or during an accident. Look cool but hazardous to your health.
Ken/Sooke
78E Ratbyk
82 FT500 "lilRat"

[jayklink]

Thought has run through my mind as well. Wife doesn't like to ride so I'm always solo. I think it would look good. Post a pic if you do it.

[beechfront]

i'm not too concerned with the wet strip - this is just going to be my screwaround bike anyway. have never really given much thought to the safety aspect though. don't think it would be enough to make me change my mind one way or the other though.

[LoHo]

Hey, I've done something very similar to what you're discussing. I'll try to post a pic later tonight when I'm not supposed to be working...