i dont know, I get a little silly when comes to tranny and motor stuff. I think I would feel better just having a pro look it over, fix it, replace any worn stuff and bolt it back together. I will save a ton by rippin it out of the bike myself. I am pretty good when it comes to big bolts and stuff!!!

Hey, no comment on the hugger??? I dont know if that is a good thing or bad!!!

final paint / finish to follow for tank and hugger.

 

Maybe it'll look better when it's painted. Sorry.

 

 

I think I really like the look. I really like the look of the rear fender color... so why not just paint the front and rear fender and gas tank silver? I'd say it'd look pretty sick with either a matte titanium silverish color (kinda like the matte pewter that used to come on the nighttrains) or maybe even a silver with some metal flake? Option 2 might be a little too "blingy" though.

How are you going to clean up the wiring? I feel like this might be quite the obstacle... Being that it is such a "bare bones" build, I forsee some problems trying to hide wiring and cables since everything on the bike is pretty much exposed anyways. I am guessing zip ties will become your friends?

As for under the seat, what about this idea... tap very small holes into the frame around the seat area you are wanting to cover and then screw in some "snaps" where the holes are, then get a peice of leather (or some type of really tough fabric), cut it a little extra-large to cover the under seat area, attach the other sides of the snaps to this piece (coresponding with the snaps that are not on the frame of the bike, under the seat) and then sew up the edges of said piece to keep it from fraying... Does this make any sense? It's the first thing that came to mind when trying to think of something... If you tap tiny holes into the fram, with it hurt the frame's strength?

 

I like it to, plus no welding or building, bolt on!!

As far as the wiring, I was basically talking about under the tank and the ignition switch. For under the tank I am thinkin about trying one of those roland sands back bone covers / tank mount. It will cover up the wiring hanging out by the front bottom edge of the tank. Also, it has a hole / mount are for the ignition switch. If I showed ya a close up pic of how the switch is now, you may throw up in your mouth a little!!

For paint.........not sure if I want to paint the tank at all. Maybe just clear it. Maybe paint the tank and hugger black?? We will see.

I think I am gonna pick up one of those frame covers for under the seat. It should look nice and clean when I black it out. The snaps idea, I dont think so. I would hate to dril any holes in the frame and I dont think it would have a tidy look around the edges. Thanx for the input though.

 

I like it! Way different than anything other folks are doing!

 

the trick is baby powder on you before you ever touch or get sweaty doing anything with fiberglass try it youll thank me, also im watchin i like what i see, kinda did some things like ya back in the 70's tool a gold wing air suspin front, konis on the back, cafe faring, four into one kerker,and 4 to 1 gears drilled air box, polished down drafts, could bring the front end up to my chest at 90mph in 3rd. had a lot of looks from real goldwing riders,it blew thier mins when i pulled the wheel up. was my last ricer and the harley's startedwith a 73 amf purple superglide. hope it makes youre mark.
luck bud

 

hey bud, I will remember the baby powder trick when I re-wrap the pipes!!

The bat mobile ready to go under the wrench AGAIN!!! Tranny comin out.



Some dudes over at the custom fighter forum photo shopped the tank and hugger black..........I think I like it!!! Pic to follow.

 

I gotta be honest been loving watching this build but i dont like that rear fender. I dont think it goes with the lines.

 

Its stayin for now.

I can dick around with the fender and other cosmetics whenever I get the chance. Just wanna get the tranny squared away and make her a solid runner first.