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Looks great. I was thinking of going that route, but at the same time really tempted to get heat wrap instead.

Its stock, but it looks like someone already cut it down to try to modernize it. Try finding a cheap tail on craigslist or something and fabbing it up. I've been working on a ducati rear end from a 748 biposto. My bike Pics This post has been edited by PurpleGanjahTrees : Yesterday, 05:54 PM

QUOTE (pats @ Oct 27 2009, 02:01 PM) I have begun a tail conversion and the seat lines up a bit forward wondering if anybody used a different tank to compensate for the seat or modified the tank for the difference. I plan on grabbing a newer more streamlined seat. Thanks for responses. I haven't checked into a swap but I am building a tank just using the lower part of it and ...

started this afternoon, just blocking the area in - but ran out of paint!!! This post has been edited by spudgun : Yesterday, 01:11 PM

by far the best paint to use is appliance epoxy. i own a powder coating company and have used this many times! here is how you do it: Painting lower legs with epoxy paint... -First remove tires and caliper(s)... -i then sand down with 220 grit sand paper... you need to get through the clear coat that is on most lowers (aircraft stripper will do that as well) then get a good profile on it ...

QUOTE (Racerd14666 @ Nov 7 2009, 06:42 PM) all depends on what your looking to do cus any thing can be done quickly with money hmmm...good point. Supposing I'm on a college student's budget but I'm gonna have a butt-load of time on my hands come winter break?

I think it would work better on my bike. Let me know if you want to sell/trade. I have a few stock igniters I will trade you with some cash on top.

QUOTE (touch @ Sep 17 2009, 10:03 AM) What are you doing for lighting? Could you show the assembly off the bike (when you paint it)...I like the look of the side mounted plates, but hate the price being asked by the vendors - so I am very interested in your methods. as far as lighting goes i got a white led light from auto zone and installed on back side of pass peg set up so ...

i would imagine it would cure as it rides and acording o there wesite it says Curing FlameProof™ VHT FlameProof™ Coating only attains its unique properties after correct curing (refer to instructions on the can). On the Vehicle * Paint must be completely dry before curing * Run at idle for 10 minutes * Cool for 20 minutes * Run at idle for 20 minutes * Cool for 20 ...