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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Default Project "Shade Tree Train" **w/updated pics**

Finally got most of the parts in to start my new project. It starts with the Shade Tree Crossbones Conversion fender and Kyle's pan seat. Next, throw in a Road6Customs(ebay) side mount license plate w/ Model A taillight.
My goal is to create a bobber like DUBLESS's black bike since he no longer has that setup.

First pic, before teardown



Second pic, after fender removal



Third pic, seat mounted



 

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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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I bought the Crossbones mounting kit with out the seat on Chicago Hd for $100, so I am using different pieces from it. I dont like the way the stock XB seat sits so high so Kyle said to ditch the rear posts and it would lower the seat to the position I wanted.
Still haven't figured out how to cover the battery and fuse area, so any thoughts would be appreciated.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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I'm liking where you are heading even though you are stealing my winter project ideas....

Which I stole from Dubless as well.....

Keep this thread updated Mang!! I wanna see where you go with this!!

Cuz' I may be joining ya!
 
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 03:07 AM
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Like the project, keep us posted on how it is coming..
 
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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looks good already!!! keep those pics comin...love winter mods!!
 
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bgibbster
I bought the Crossbones mounting kit with out the seat on Chicago Hd for $100, so I am using different pieces from it. I dont like the way the stock XB seat sits so high so Kyle said to ditch the rear posts and it would lower the seat to the position I wanted.
Still haven't figured out how to cover the battery and fuse area, so any thoughts would be appreciated.
Talk to Shaun at sokustom.com he knows how to cover that battery
 
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oh yeah keep the pics coming we want to watch the build progress
 
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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Where's that shadetree fender? The suspense is killing me. Gonna look killer when it's done.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 07:15 AM
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I ordered the fender and seat pan 3 weeks ago, and was told he was reworking the upper mount. So Thursday I finally get it in and there is no fender, I figured he must have just shipped it seperate and it just got seperated from the box, but it didn't come in yesterday. I guess I will have to email him again to find out what happened.

My biggest hurdle is going to be finding a place for my ECU and PC III.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 07:52 AM
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Everyone that I have seen using socustoms.com covers seem to be used withe the stock rear posts, I am not going to be using them so I wonder if he can make a low profile one.

My plans are to drill to holes in the flat part of the frame and use 2 threaded studs to secure the springs at the back.
 
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