I think thats on ebay too ?
that is a nice tank, but prolly too big for this little bike.
The "I said I'd never do this" Bobber Build
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I think thats on ebay too ?
that is a nice tank, but prolly too big for this little bike.
I thought it came to more of a peak in the back than it does. The picture didn't show it real well till I looked on ebay. You'll have to find a bobber tank I think. Maybe an older british tank.
i was just messin with yah.
i know you like stock tank/and really no need to spend 100 bucks on one
i know you like stock tank/and really no need to spend 100 bucks on one
how to use one of these pivoting seat brackets without setting it up for pivot/springs ?............
pound it flatter to hug the 2" tube, and curve the ears down around to fit tight around the side
since I used a filler piece there to eliminate the space under the seat, and nothing is welded permanently yet, it allowed me to weld nuts underneath, so the front of the seat attaches with 2 screws into the nuts below.
the 2 8mm nuts that hold the bracket to the seat pan are recessed down into the tube for a nice flat fit.
it'll get nicer m6 allen cap bolts during final assembly
before I cut the rear tank tab completely off, I trimmed and bent it down /\/\
just to see what this "raise the back an inch or two" looks like, using that original tab just looked obvious, without some nad busting raised bracket and a huge visible hollow area, like others do
that also allowed me to move my seat forward another 2 inches where I wanted it.
It may stay, or I may lower it back down, split that tab and twist them around to bolt on with new front seat bolts ?
raised or not, that area will get filled in with something so it looks finished and flows into the seat better.
next up is the 2 rear seat supports and get the shock mounts cut out so I can get this all welded up.
pound it flatter to hug the 2" tube, and curve the ears down around to fit tight around the side
since I used a filler piece there to eliminate the space under the seat, and nothing is welded permanently yet, it allowed me to weld nuts underneath, so the front of the seat attaches with 2 screws into the nuts below.
the 2 8mm nuts that hold the bracket to the seat pan are recessed down into the tube for a nice flat fit.
it'll get nicer m6 allen cap bolts during final assembly
before I cut the rear tank tab completely off, I trimmed and bent it down /\/\
just to see what this "raise the back an inch or two" looks like, using that original tab just looked obvious, without some nad busting raised bracket and a huge visible hollow area, like others do
that also allowed me to move my seat forward another 2 inches where I wanted it.
It may stay, or I may lower it back down, split that tab and twist them around to bolt on with new front seat bolts ?
raised or not, that area will get filled in with something so it looks finished and flows into the seat better.
next up is the 2 rear seat supports and get the shock mounts cut out so I can get this all welded up.
I really like how the cylinders bulge out on each side.. Almost looks like you're riding between a set of big Knockers..
the new tail/brake light came today, so i just had to run down and see how it fit....nice and snug as planned !
2 small screws should hold it on nicely
temp illumination once again handled by my trustfire mini LED flashlight
my buddy (a 'busa guy) likes the pointy LED turn signals, I say they're too modern looking and am going with the old school bullets to match the brake light.
2 small screws should hold it on nicely
temp illumination once again handled by my trustfire mini LED flashlight
my buddy (a 'busa guy) likes the pointy LED turn signals, I say they're too modern looking and am going with the old school bullets to match the brake light.
finished mocking up the turn signals, the bullets were definately the ones.
almost ready for some welding and wiring in the seat area
almost ready for some welding and wiring in the seat area
drilled a hole where I'm going to sneak my tail & turn light wiring into the new seat frame, it'll get a rubber grommet and a pull wire installed before I final weld the seat frame and shock mounts on.
mmmm Spaghetti
getting this front end cleaned up, most of that wiring will get rerouted to under the tank,
I have a new fuse box that'll be under the engine area with the battery, and the key will be roelocated under the seat somewhere.
mmmm Spaghetti
getting this front end cleaned up, most of that wiring will get rerouted to under the tank,
I have a new fuse box that'll be under the engine area with the battery, and the key will be roelocated under the seat somewhere.
started getting the seat support back on permanently until my mig gas ran empty
got the wiring grommet and pull wire in
used a wet shop rag to protect it from buring up while welding
the main tube is firmly welded to the original, as it will be underneath and the shock mounts,
the grinding/smoothing is only on the filler piece.
still gotta hit it with the flap wheel
got the wiring grommet and pull wire in
used a wet shop rag to protect it from buring up while welding
the main tube is firmly welded to the original, as it will be underneath and the shock mounts,
the grinding/smoothing is only on the filler piece.
still gotta hit it with the flap wheel
why yes, there is, and we are posting in it right now.
you been drinking tonite ?
Must be. Thought I was viewing the chat thread. The forum has been doing odd things lately. I'll scroll threw a thread and sometimes it will jump to another thread when I click the previous page. Sorry for the post.
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