{"id":512,"date":"2017-07-13T19:07:21","date_gmt":"2017-07-14T01:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/?p=512"},"modified":"2017-07-13T19:07:21","modified_gmt":"2017-07-14T01:07:21","slug":"kz750-twin-rear-hoop-tail-light-pocket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/kz750-twin-rear-hoop-tail-light-pocket\/","title":{"rendered":"KZ750 Twin | Rear Hoop Tail Light Pocket"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-512 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-01.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-01.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"I started out with the frame, a few raw materials (1\u201d tube and 1\u201d solid round stock) and the tail light provided by Charles.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-01.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-01.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-515'>\n\t\t\t\tI started out with the frame, a few raw materials (1\u201d tube and 1\u201d solid round stock) and the tail light provided by Charles.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-03.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-03.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Also, I am going to be welding up a few seams where Charles made some modifications.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-03.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-03.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-516'>\n\t\t\t\tAlso, I am going to be welding up a few seams where Charles made some modifications.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-04.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-04.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"I started out the project by making my bends.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-04.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-04.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-517'>\n\t\t\t\tI started out the project by making my bends.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-05.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-05.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"The die I am using will not make a wide enough hoop. To work around this, I have to break up the bends, resulting in a unique \u201cpitched\u201d hoop instead of the \u201cnormal\u201d cafe style hoop.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-05.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-05.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-518'>\n\t\t\t\tThe die I am using will not make a wide enough hoop. To work around this, I have to break up the bends, resulting in a unique \u201cpitched\u201d hoop instead of the \u201cnormal\u201d cafe style hoop.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-06.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-06.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Once I am happy with my bends I assemble and weld the hoop pieces. At this point the hoop is together and test fitted.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-06.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-06.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-519'>\n\t\t\t\tOnce I am happy with my bends I assemble and weld the hoop pieces. At this point the hoop is together and test fitted.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-07.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-07.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Test fitment.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-07.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-07.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-520'>\n\t\t\t\tTest fitment.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-08.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-08.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"I look at everything to make sure the hoop is centered and looking good.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-08.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-08.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-521'>\n\t\t\t\tI look at everything to make sure the hoop is centered and looking good.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-09.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-09.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"To connect the hoop I turn down the solid stock to make my slugs. My slugs go 1\u201d into the sides they connect. Also, I plug weld as well as weld the seam for strength.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-09.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-09.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-522'>\n\t\t\t\tTo connect the hoop I turn down the solid stock to make my slugs. My slugs go 1\u201d into the sides they connect. Also, I plug weld as well as weld the seam for strength.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-10.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-10.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Here you can see the hoop welded in as well as the seams that Charles made.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-10.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-10.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-523'>\n\t\t\t\tHere you can see the hoop welded in as well as the seams that Charles made.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-12.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-12.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-12.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-12.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-524'>\n\t\t\t\tI trace a cut an elongated oval, and radius it to the rear of the newly installed tail hoop. This will be the backing plate for the taillight.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-13.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-13.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Now for the \u201cpocket\u201d. I am using 20ga steel for the sheet metal work.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-13.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-13.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-525'>\n\t\t\t\tNow for the \u201cpocket\u201d. I am using 20ga steel for the sheet metal work.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-14.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-14.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"I bend my pocket around a .5\u201d piece of solid stock. 180 degrees.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-14.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-14.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-526'>\n\t\t\t\tI bend my pocket around a .5\u201d piece of solid stock. 180 degrees.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-15.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-15.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"My backing plate and \u201cpocket\u201d fit nicely.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-15.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-15.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-527'>\n\t\t\t\tMy backing plate and \u201cpocket\u201d fit nicely.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-16.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-16.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"This is how they will fit together, but first I need to remove some unwanted material.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-16.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-16.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-528'>\n\t\t\t\tThis is how they will fit together, but first I need to remove some unwanted material.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-17.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-17.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"I used my backing plate to trace where I need to cut.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-17.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-17.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-529'>\n\t\t\t\tI used my backing plate to trace where I need to cut.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-18.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-18.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"I place a .5\u201d OD tube where the vise grabs in order to protect the shape of my \u201cpocket\u201d.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-18.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-18.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-530'>\n\t\t\t\tI place a .5\u201d OD tube where the vise grabs in order to protect the shape of my \u201cpocket\u201d.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-19.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-19.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"I am using a hack saw with a round carbide cutting blade on it. I chose this method of cutting because you can saw in any direction, but more importantly I cut all the way through allowing for even sides.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-19.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-19.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-531'>\n\t\t\t\tI am using a hack saw with a round carbide cutting blade on it. I chose this method of cutting because you can saw in any direction, but more importantly I cut all the way through allowing for even sides.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-20.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-20.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"And I end up with a nice steel taco!!\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-20.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-20.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-532'>\n\t\t\t\tAnd I end up with a nice steel taco!!\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-21.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-21.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Here I simply replaced the removed material with my backing plate.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-21.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-21.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-533'>\n\t\t\t\tHere I simply replaced the removed material with my backing plate. \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-22.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-22.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Now I need to make some room in the frame hoop to accommodate the new \u201cpocket\u201d. This is where my plasma cutter goes to work.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-22.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-22.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-534'>\n\t\t\t\tNow I need to make some room in the frame hoop to accommodate the new \u201cpocket\u201d. This is where my plasma cutter goes to work.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-23.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-23.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-23.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-23.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-535'>\n\t\t\t\tSetting my pocket in for the first time and it\u2019s looking good!\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-24.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-24.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"I look at the piece from all sides, making little adjustments, before welding it in.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-24.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-24.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-536'>\n\t\t\t\tI look at the piece from all sides, making little adjustments, before welding it in.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-26.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-26.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Once welded, all that\u2019s left is cutting the excess metal.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-26.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-26.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-537'>\n\t\t\t\tOnce welded, all that\u2019s left is cutting the excess metal.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-27.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-27.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"All trimmed up!!!\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-27.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-27.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-538'>\n\t\t\t\tAll trimmed up!!!\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-28.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-28.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-28.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-28.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-29.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-29.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"And in the end I am left with a sweet little tail light pocket!!\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-29.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-29.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-540'>\n\t\t\t\tAnd in the end I am left with a sweet little tail light pocket!!\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-31.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lbwps-gid=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-31.jpg?fit=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-31.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swervecustoms.com\/the-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/swerve-customs-rear-hoop-kz750-twin-31.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Ok, let\u2019s put a rear hoop on this KZ 750 twin. Charles came to me needing a little work. He wanted a rear hoop and tail light installed on his bike. So I said, no problem! Charles was also wanting the tail light to be set into the frame.<\/p>\n<p>I first started out concentrating on the rear hoop. Measuring the distance between the frame rails I knew it was going to be wider than my dies diameter. I have run into this in the past and found that making smaller bends and bringing them together to make the right size hoop is the answer. The side effect is more of a pitched shape to the hoop rather than the conventional U shape, which I dig. I attached the hoop with solid slugs that are plug welded as well as welded at the seam.<\/p>\n<p>Now on to the tail light \u201cpocket\u201d. This is all sheet metal work and I\u2019m using 20ga steel. I made what I call the \u201cbacking plate\u201d first. I trace an elongated oval and cut it out. Then I radius my piece to the same curve of the new hoop. For the \u201cpocket\u201d I bend 20ga around a piece of .5\u201d OD round stock, making sure it\u2019s a 180 degree bend. Then using the \u201cbacking plate\u201d I trace out the excess material to be removed. After it\u2019s removed the backing plate will take its place. At this point the tail light pocket is made and needs a place to go. I cut out a section of the new hoop to make room for the pocket.<\/p>\n<p>Once I weld the pocket in it\u2019s just a matter of cutting the protruding material to leave a clean profile in all directions. The light will be contoured to the hoop and set in the pocket. Now, Charles has a sweet custom hoop and more over his tail light is set in the frame!! I dig it and so did Charles!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ok, let\u2019s put a rear hoop on this KZ 750 twin. Charles came to me needing a little work. He wanted a rear hoop and tail light installed on his bike. So I said, no problem! Charles was also wanting the tail light to be set into the frame. 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