Progress Report

Its has been a little while since an update so I figure it is about time. First off I metal finished the rear fender. It was beaten pretty bad after 75 years. I then proceeded and made it so the bead that runs down the middle of the fender tapers off just before the rear of the fender.

Here is what it looked like before, where the beads run down to the end of the fender.

I then shaped the rear of the fender.

I then continued the lip that runs down each side across the end the fender. I did this to make it look factory and for a little more strength. Still needs to be cleaned up a little bit.

Next up was the oil bag. I had come to the conclusion that I wanted to run a horseshoe oil bag. But after a few guys on Craigs List flaking out on me and guys just wanting too much for what they had I figured "why not make my own?" Knowing I was going to have to cut up whatever I got to make it fit right anyways I decided to make one from scratch.

First off I made a little template out of wood to figure out my shape and figuring out where the down tube would go.

Here is what I came up with. You can see the notches for the down tube so it will sit nice and tight. It will also hold the battery.

I was able to use all the fittings from a Sportster oil bag I had. Man, I am cheap!

Here it is on the bike. As you can tell from the porta power I still need to work on the mounts. Notice the chain clearance.

Next up exhaust and finishing the down tube.