P700m4 Roll cage removed for trans

[bobbyhill]

Has anyone deconstructed the roll cage just as a means of transport? I have an enclosed trailer and the 700-4 is too tall.

 

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[ohanacreek]

That seems like an incredible amount of work to transport it. I'm looking at a custom over height enclosed trailer myself to turn into a budget toy hauler.

 

[Tflynn]

How much too tall is it Bobby? If its only a little too tall you could just air down your tires. My roof adds a few inches of height, not sure if you have a roof too but that would be easier to remove than the cage. I have a feeling that cage isn't so easy to just pop on and off, seeing as it was a major pain just to remove the nets but I could be wrong, just guessing.

 

[Tflynn]

This might be your solution-
//hondasxs.com/threads/roll-cage-too-tall.1956/

 

[joeymt33]

You could chop the top for a permanently lower top and then transport it.

I thought about it but I really like the head room and not having to duck to get in and out. Check out some online pics of people that have chopped it. It really looks cool.

 

[Tflynn]

That seems like an incredible amount of work to transport it. I'm looking at a custom over height enclosed trailer myself to turn into a budget toy hauler.

That's funny I've been considering the same thing for a few years. 12-16 foot enclosed trailer, build bunk beds in the front, throw some tools, tires, and a few other spare parts in and you're off!

 

[ohanacreek]

That's funny I've been considering the same thing for a few years. 12-16 foot enclosed trailer, build bunk beds in the front, throw some tools, tires, and a few other spare parts in and you're off!

There is a thread here I started discussing just that...

//hondasxs.com/index.php?posts/15605/

 

[bobbyhill]

How much too tall is it Bobby? If its only a little too tall you could just air down your tires. My roof adds a few inches of height, not sure if you have a roof too but that would be easier to remove than the cage. I have a feeling that cage isn't so easy to just pop on and off, seeing as it was a major pain just to remove the nets but I could be wrong, just guessing.

Way too tall to let some air out of the tires. I have a roof, 3” lift and 28-11-12 tires, and the tire trick would not work when the 700-4 was a stock machine. I read all of that stuff about chopping the cage (that I liked buy the way) but if you have a full cab and doors then that won’t work. I don't think it will be a lot of work to remove the top. I count 14 bolts and take it off in one piece. I am guessing that some dealers receive them with the cage disassembled, Depending on location and the shipping method. This is not something I would do for a day trip. But a three day weekend sure. I have a flat bed trailer for towing here on the island, which I can sell before I leave. Plus I still have to get this thing from Alaska back to the East coast someday in the near future.

 

[Tflynn]

I do see them being shipped without the roll cage so maybe it's not all that bad. Just have to try it I guess.

 

[bobbyhill]

It sounds like i just need to buy a 12 pack and give it a go one weekend!

 

[Tflynn]

That's the best way to find out!

 

[Tflynn]

Hey bobby did you try it yet?

 

[bobbyhill]

Not yet iam waiting for a sunny day! y'all be the 1st to know for sure when i do!