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10-28-2015, 02:53 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Santa Rosa,
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Thanks for the comment BCONLEY.
The work to make that all happen was worthwhile!
Thanks to the people that said something about it.
I am thinking about getting the seat professionally upholstered.
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10-28-2015, 03:37 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: hooterville,
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I agree looks better with the shorter struts.
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12-02-2015, 12:59 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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Thanks BConeley for the comment.
I like getting feedback.
I like getting some perspective.
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12-20-2015, 06:42 AM
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This is a photo of the metal tractor seat on my bike.
The next photos are after getting it upholstered.
I will add some bling. Ponchos and some bullets?
Last edited by donald branscom; 12-20-2015 at 07:05 AM..
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01-30-2016, 08:31 AM
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The other thing I wanted to do this winter was to get another gas tank that fit better and did not leave a big gap between seat and tank or between the headstock and tank
Most of the aftermarket tanks only are offered in one length.
The gas tank that I thought had the best looks is the Suzuki Intruder gas tank.
800 or 1400 are the same shape but each has a different gas valve.
I bought a 800 gas tank and stripped it and fixed the dents.
Painted it black and put on the MAX2 K clear fuel proof paint.
Last edited by donald branscom; 01-30-2016 at 08:36 AM..
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02-15-2016, 03:34 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Washington,
DC
Bike Year, Make, Engine: 02 Road Star, 06 SV650, 82 GS650 G
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Nice work on the seat. Do you have that tank mounted up now? I've never been a big fan of the gaps you mentioned. Looks unfinished to me. Great thread, man. What cool build.
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02-15-2016, 07:27 AM
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I will be posting a photo of the complete bike with new tank as soon as I can.
Thanks for the compliments!
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02-16-2016, 12:40 PM
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Photos of the "new" seat and new gas tank.
Two winter projects I wanted to complete.
The old tank was 16 inches long and the new tank is 22 inches in length.
On with the photos.
Last edited by donald branscom; 02-16-2016 at 12:59 PM..
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02-09-2017, 11:26 AM
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As some of you know I have moved to Tucson Arizona.
This is a pic of my chopper.
I am shortening the wheel base 2.5 inches by moving the rear axle forward.
it is lots of work but I think it will look better and have a better turning radius.
I will post more pics soon.
Last edited by donald branscom; 02-09-2017 at 11:34 AM..
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02-22-2017, 12:03 PM
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Here is a photo of the wheelbase change to the rear of the frame.
New axle plate added.
Fake oil tank modification.
Other minor changes to make a shorter wheelbase.
Last edited by donald branscom; 02-22-2017 at 12:07 PM..
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03-05-2017, 09:40 AM
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I have completed the shortening of the wheelbase by 3 inches.
Looks much better.
I will post old and new photo for comparison.
Last edited by donald branscom; 03-05-2017 at 09:53 AM..
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03-17-2017, 02:56 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: slc,
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Bike Year, Make, Engine: 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
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I haven't been on here for a while, your bike looks dam good with the changes you made.
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06-10-2017, 11:29 AM
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Thanks Vulcan!
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06-10-2017, 05:41 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Shreveport,
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Bike Year, Make, Engine: 2004 Ultima Chopper
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Does the shorter wheel base feel better? Looks good man!
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