So this now brings us to May of 2022 and well into the computer age if you will.
As I said in the last post I have a very clear image in my mind of how I want this build to turn out and to me the seat cowl of a 'Cafe Racer' is a crucial component of that.
This next paragraph may take some imagination on the readers behalf.
I always wanted to retain the rear loop on my build because I felt it was one of the defining characteristics of the frame. I also wanted to still have the frames tubing visible rather than have the cowl cover it, so if I could have the cowl, across it's entirety, sit along the centre line of the top of the frames tubing then I would be satisfied.
I hope you're all still with me and this goes someway to explain my next move.
I booked myself back in with Ian of ETTO Motorcycles for end of June. I've had a lot of correspondence with Ian since I first learned of him and during our conversations about producing formers he alerted me to a company
http://www.a2p2.co.uk/index.php?idPage=7
Now A2P2 can take whatever you have, whether it's a motorcycle frame or a car bonnet, digitally map it and then remodel it to fit another frame or chassis. They then work closely with another firm to produce a former from CNC cut plywood and composite segments.
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So as of today A2P2 have digitally mapped my frame & XS750 seat cowl and are about to perform their computer wizardry to make the two meet exactly as my rather picky standards dictate.
Daniel.