Hello! figured it was a good time to show the bike we are building in the shop here... we got a good deal on a nighthawk 750 so we added that to our build sheet of bikes we are working on in the shop.

here is where we are so far.

on the lift


trying to figure out what direction to go




we decided to go with a vintage cafe set up that i have been stashing for a CB750 just always pictured it on a vintage one! hahaha so now to make it work... first back of the frame was removed to drop the seat low






then we had to get the tank lower... so sectioned out part of the back bone... this will all be re welded and supported with 3/8" plate so it is just as strong if not stronger than the original set up... will basicly turn it into a slugged I beam






tank sits lower




then she lost some weight


what we will use from the stock pipe


came across this for inspiration on the build


shot some sample bottles of colors we think we may go with


then some more mods to get the tank as far forward and get the smooth line that this bike needs to hold the vintage look on a newer bike

 

more weight loss








so we got some more done last night on the scoot... decided we are going to shave the front of the seat 1 inch, recut and shaved the foam to round it off a bit, then re cover the seat... run an under tail exhaust, got our build plan finalized, and mocked up the rear set location so the mounts can be welded into the frame... also started the back bone support





spot welded into the frame front and rear... went about 3 inches into the front angle support and little less with the rear but still pretty deep into it





the brace was made very long so that it could tie into the factory bracing



once the motor is pulled more welds will come from the under side... and the plate will be final welded in all the way around





then worked on our rear set location... temp just drilled them in to see where we wanted them...

 

shaweet lookin forward to those colors
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