Tail / Seat Hoop Kit - 1 inch - Straight - Weld-On

Introducing the DCC Originals DIY Top Loop Kit! This kit includes everything you need to convert that old cruiser parked behind your garage into a legit Cafe Racer or Brat Style speed machine!

The problem with most bikes from the late seventies and eighties is held in the fact that most of the manufacturers started going towards the cruiser direction, which meant a low bucket style seating position was required. The bad news is that this pretty much makes mounting a Cafe or Brat seat impossible unless you cut and chop. This really isn't a problem - but what about all the guesswork? How do I connect it to my frame safely? What length should I shoot for? How do I get a nice clean bend? What is structurally sound and what isn't?

Forget all the questions! We've got the answers and they come with The DCC Originals Top Loop Kit.

Simply (and carefully) chop off the top section of your existing frame like we did with the KZ440 shown in the photos. Utilizing the two rear loops provided in the kit - take a measurement from the downtube of your frame to the back end where you want the loop to end. After cutting both the loops excess off and welding them together with the provided frame slugs - tack it in place with the help of a friend grabbing a level to make sure everything is nice and straight.

Once you've achieved the angle and height you're after - simply grind the provided front gusset tubes as shown in the photo and tack them in place. Then repeat the same for the rear side tubes using the second set of provided frame slugs. Pretty easy right?

Next - just take the 3/16 inch plate we provide and make a template for the shock mount backing plates. Once those are cut and tack welded into position - trim down the universal shock mounts provided and tack those in place as well. This is the perfect time to adjust your ride height - go with longer shocks or move the mounts further down the tube for a more aggressive stance.

Once you've got everything tacked into place and you've triple-checked your level - weld it up! From there - simply glass up your seat - bang it out of sheet metal or grab one of the Legendary Motorcycles models or - if you're feelin' kind of Bratty - check out the perfect fit Brat Style seat we offer that drops right on top of the rails!