MT500 upgrading into a MT604

[ZIP TIE]

The only thing I can think is . If you remove the bottom bolt hole it will not be ridgid as the frame will be hinged at the 1st bolt. You need the 2 holes to give the frame rigidity when the plate get bolted in.

You have to remove the lower one otherwise the starter won't fit, he'll be putting another hole in further up anyway like the 350.

[Yoof]

This was easy enough to do with just two straight cuts. also kept the original hole for the feed and the drain plug stayed.

[arceye]

Sure you can just cut it off, I just try to keep it looking as original as possible.
If you keep the original hole for the oil pipe make sure you remove all the old weld as its a bugger to weld over the top.
While your at it you could add another bolt tube further up so you can attach 350 panniers. Done that for Moose and waiting to see if he gets around to finishing it.

[Yoof]

Yep the oil pipe is brased in so you need to remove all the brass. Anyway im welding this for him this weekend! ...

[worz]

Yep you're right you can just lop the end off like the 350 frame is and move the drain etc ...you could even stick the drain on the side if you wanted so you can change the oil without covering the front wheel in oil.

Moving the drain to the side sounds like a good idea I might do this. I'm also thinking of moving the filter so its the same as the 350.

[twmtomos1]

Hi Gary ,if you use the 500 engine shoe can you take picture of the mod thanks

[worz]

Hi Gary ,if you use the 500 engine shoe can you take picture of the mod thanks

I plan to use a 350 shoe. It looks like it won't need to be modified and I can then use the 500 one on another project.

[bth2bth2]

another project????



brian

[worz]

another project????



brian

Yes I've got almost enough bits to start a cafe racer something different.

[green_machine]

I shaped mine to give it an 'original' look. Even though the bike is built and running (but not finished) I'm not overly happy with the pipe coming out. Planning to chop it off and maybe fit a hydraulic swivel fitting to give the hose an easier route behind the cam cover.



Best of luck with the project.

Stuart