HD tank on my bagger

[red91sho]

Let me be clear, I have nothing against Harleys (have a replica sitting by my computer) but I just hate the idea of a Honda imitating a Harley. It is a bit like a Mustang being customized to look like a Camaro. ("just saying") But I do have an '81 that would look nice with a solo seat and maybe a different tank.

It wasn't so much the harley/honda thing as I just didn't like the long, lower flatter profile of the stock shelter. I hate to say this, but when I got the bike and mocked up the shoei bags, I kinda built and styled it based on what i pictured it in my mind with the bags. I looked around at all kind of tanks, and ideas here on NGW, but this tank seemed to fit best with the lines I pictured...

[red91sho]

right now its rattle can flat black. But I'm leaning towards keeping it and maybe some subtle old school pinstripes

Yep. Like that idea.
I like your fit and trim with saddle & frame.
It's tough to make all of those elements flow.
Nice

HOTT

X2...my eye was immediately drawn to that area, and the work on it looked good. Nice job. I like the tail light too.

I think I overbuilt the seat pan. I am going to redo the seat pan with a longer closer fit to the frame - hoping to make it even smoother flowing. The rear light is an ebay '32 ford replica.

[BikeMaine]

Let me be clear, I have nothing against Harleys (have a replica sitting by my computer) but I just hate the idea of a Honda imitating a Harley. It is a bit like a Mustang being customized to look like a Camaro. ("just saying") But I do have an '81 that would look nice with a solo seat and maybe a different tank.

It wasn't so much the harley/honda thing as I just didn't like the long, lower flatter profile of the stock shelter. I hate to say this, but when I got the bike and mocked up the shoei bags, I kinda built and styled it based on what i pictured it in my mind with the bags. I looked around at all kind of tanks, and ideas here on NGW, but this tank seemed to fit best with the lines I pictured...

Either way, you did a great job.

[red91sho]

Been working on the bagger and purchased a HD tank off Ebay. ending up cutting a lot off and replacing the tank shelter.

details pls? pix?

here are some details of the tank, passenger seat, and stuff. I just have it functional at this point and will try and get some better hinges, connections and finish work ( i hope!).

[red91sho]

and some more

[red91sho]

some with the passenger seat

[OleDirtyDoc]

I like it

[Easter]

You have done a great job of making it work and I am just giving you a hard time about the Harley look. I have considered it myself. There is no right or wrong way to customize your own ride. It is yours and no one else's.

[red91sho]

You have done a great job of making it work and I am just giving you a hard time about the Harley look. I have considered it myself. There is no right or wrong way to customize your own ride. It is yours and no one else's.

never even thought of it as a hard time! Appreciate all the comments and hope my response was not offensive...

This site was an inspiration for this build - so many ideas - from the purists to the customs!

[82aspy]

you don't see many wings with that ultra low minimalist seat hight look