Been working on the bagger and purchased a HD tank off Ebay. ending up cutting a lot off and replacing the tank shelter. Had to change how the seat mounted to cover up the bigger gap between the seat and the "new" shelter. But, overall pleased with the look. Changed the fuse box location, moved some wires around and hinged the front of the tank and rear of the seat to access the stock gas cap. I want to redo the seat pan to make it a little neater and less bulky looking. I have some pics and will post more later this week.
Sorry for the landscape pics...
HD tank on my bagger
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red91sho
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HD tank on my bagger
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- speedo and Tach - Honda Shelter
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- rear view Honda shelter
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- HD tank
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Re: HD tank on my bagger
More pics
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- HD tank Right Side
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Re: HD tank on my bagger
Nice use of parts. Looks good
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Re: HD tank on my bagger
Looking good. Is that the final color or just primer?
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Re: HD tank on my bagger
Looks pretty good.
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Re: HD tank on my bagger
right now its rattle can flat black. But I'm leaning towards keeping it and maybe some subtle old school pinstripes
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Re: HD tank on my bagger
red91sho wrote: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
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Re: HD tank on my bagger
Good looking bike that ! Well judged.
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Re: HD tank on my bagger
Bike looks very good and I have toyed with the idea myself but what stops me is the idea that we do not need any more motorcycles that look like Harleys!!
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83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
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And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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Re: HD tank on my bagger
I have to respectfully disagree with you. With Harley's looks and Honda's dependability, it's a winner.Easter wrote:Bike looks very good and I have toyed with the idea myself but what stops me is the idea that we do not need any more motorcycles that look like Harleys!!
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Re: HD tank on my bagger
X2...my eye was immediately drawn to that area, and the work on it looked good. Nice job. I like the tail light too.HOTT wrote:red91sho wrote:right now its rattle can flat black. But I'm leaning towards keeping it and maybe some subtle old school pinstripes
I like your fit and trim with saddle & frame.
It's tough to make all of those elements flow.
Nice
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Re: HD tank on my bagger
details pls? pix?red91sho wrote:Been working on the bagger and purchased a HD tank off Ebay. ending up cutting a lot off and replacing the tank shelter.
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Re: HD tank on my bagger
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. 
Bikes at present:
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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Re: HD tank on my bagger
Easter wrote: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.
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