The tank fits like a dream, I'm over the moon with the look. They had to mod the frame a little, move the seat back a smidge, but the end result is superb!
The exhausts, although a bargain off eBay didn't fit as well as I'd hoped, however after cutting and welding a new section to each pipe (removing the old lambda ports, which is handy and looks far better than my original idea of blanking them off with some screws) they now look superb.
The rear fender is now shaped with a pleasing rounded off bottom edge.
The side stand has been rotated and now the bike sits at a far better and secure angle when on the stand.
Upon reflection of the bike in its current state, I've decided the brake levers have to go. They just look cheap and nasty....which they were really!
Also, now I'm not convinced on the blue flames paint job. Flames won't work.
I've bounced a few ideas around of nickel plating the frame and tins, however with a chrome front end it would look weird and the engine will be shown up. You'd need a polished engine for that. So.... Right now the intent is for the frame to be black and the tins to be a beautiful orange colour. Metal flake, hotrod style, perhaps with some white pinstriping. A white seat with orange criss-cross stitching. This kinda shade perhaps?
Anyways, here she is as she stands!!
And a thanks to Chris from P&D for dropping her off (pictured below) and both Chris and Dave for all their help so far!
So next jobs are oil lines, electrics, and cables. Find myself some new levers, sort lights and number plate,
Liking the no indicator / speedo look. Keeps the front end looking clean.
The build really has turned a corner. The winter months are drawing in, perfect time to get the jobs done ready for next summer.
So.....to sum things up...its simple really.... I love it and it's 'effing awesome!
