On a slightly different note (I believe there was a thread on this a little while back, so sorry for stealing this one): <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

I was looking at my [new] 48" and trying to decide how to stow/carry it. If I were to cut about 5-6" off the top, then it would fit very nicely in the back corner up against one of the D pillars. I would then work up some sort of a tie-down deal. I would like to carry it inside thus allowing me to carry it at all times. (And out of the weather based on others' comments on keeping it in good working order.)

I see two possible issues with this. The first obvious is that I limit myself to something like 42" instead of 48".

The second is that the top hole where the "winch loop" bolts on sits by itself. No other holes next to it like on the rest of the shaft. Cutting off some of the shaft will mean remounting the loop where the shaft's holes are one after another. I wonder if maybe this would be a weak point for bolting on the loop. So, I thought I'd drill another hole in the loop for a second bolt.

Note that I currently have no lift, though my 95 does sit higher than earlier Gen IIs like ny old 92. I may go OME down the road if it offers additional lift over where I sit stock. I also don't know how hard I'll be riding as far as neeeding every inch of lift I can get.

Thoughts...???