Topic: can I mount my rearsets here?....

[JohnDRitter]

Would it be feasible to cut off the frame hoops and leave an inch or two on the bottom for a mounting point for my universal rearsets? Frame integrity? What would I do with the current stock brake arm mount? Thanks guys,
Sincerely, Noob.   
75' CB550F

[Elan]

what universal rearsets do you have?

[JohnDRitter]

http://www.lossaengineering.com/shop/lgc-universal-rearsets/

[Bankerdanny]

Cutting off those hoops won't affect frame integrity. They are there to support the passenger pegs and exhaust. You can see on this '74 550K frame that it used ears rather than triangulated tubes.

The brake arm attaching point would likely have to be removed.

[70CB750]

If you go this way, you should gusset the pipe that's left on the frame.  This is not a structural part of the frame, but the triangle gives it rigidity.  If you cut most of the triangle off, it will not be strong enough to support your weight.

[JohnDRitter]

good point. well I have zero welding resources so any other ideas are welcome. Thanks for the input.

[Elan]

i would definately cap off the pipe so water doesnt collect in there

[andrewk]

I think that without any way to weld supports to your proposed mounting location, you will be stuck using the passenger peg mounts as the easiest place to put them, which will likely be too far rearward.

As you've discovered, the ideal place for your rear sets is somewhere in between the factory position and the passenger peg position, depending on rider height/geometry. 

Alternatively, you could buy a set of tarrozi rear sets that are designed to bolt up to the bike's frame.   Twice the money of the lossa, but if you have no way to fabricate mounts....  http://www.fastfromthepast.com/servlet/the-296/Rearsets-Folding-Rubber-Footpegs/Detail

As a last alternative, you could modify the lossa parts to mimic this mounting design in some way, but it would require some fabrication and basic machine work-  stuff that could probably be done with hand tools if you had to. 

[Retro Rocket]

Any welding shop could weld a triangulated gusset where you want to mount your rearsets, they will also cap the open tube once cut, wouldn't cost too much at all, that is a relatively comfortable spot for your pegs, not to high and not too far back...  Look out for a member of the forum in your area, we are a pretty resourceful bunch and always willing to help....

[seanbarney41]

also, you will want to keep the  original brake pedal pivot.  Don't try to just run a rod directly from the rearset to the drum.  It would be hard to make that set up safe and effective.