stuntdouble
Contract Killer
Sorry, this may have been covered earlier but, what tank is the second one?
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1980 Bobber Build on Mr. Lucky's Frame
- Thread starter kvanderploeg
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kvanderploeg
The Dutch Terror
Yep, little tank is the Lowbrow P-Nut.
Kent
Kent
kvanderploeg
The Dutch Terror
A little view in the sunlight.
Kent
Kent
stuntdouble
Contract Killer
Thanks, I thought that might be it but wasnt sure. Ordered a Ribbed Mustang tank from them but its about 2" too long. Gonna return it for a P-Nut.
kvanderploeg
The Dutch Terror
Pipes prepped and painted. With any luck I'll get to wrap them tomorrow.
Kent
Kent
kvanderploeg
The Dutch Terror
Pipes are wrapped and pretty much everything else is done. Need to paint the sissy bar, but I think I'll make another taller one for any longer trips.
Kent
Kent
kvanderploeg
The Dutch Terror
I'm running VM34's and I had Michael Morse of 650Central set them up for me.
Kent
Kent
ippytattoo
Just another grumpy old hack.
That is one sick scoot there brother. Nice work!!!
Squint
XS650 Enthusiast
Read the whole build. I love this bike. Great job.
kvanderploeg
The Dutch Terror
Thanks, man! It's been a fun build and a great learning experience!
Kent
Kent
just seeing this now. that is freaking CLEAN! i usually don't like the bobbers/hardtails that much, but dammit i'd build this bike in a HEARTBEAT! well done
kvanderploeg
The Dutch Terror
Thanks a lot for the compliments!
On a side note, after months of waiting and back and forth with the DMV, I finally have someone coming out this afternoon to do an inspection on the bike. Since it's a custom frame with a serial number (no VIN) it has to go through the Custom Vehicle Title Program here in IL. I basically submitted paperwork at the end of May and here I am now at the beginning of November. If all goes well today, he'll stamp a VIN in the neck today, send that info to the DMV, they'll process the rest of the title paperwork and send me a title and a plate. Fingers crossed...
Kent
On a side note, after months of waiting and back and forth with the DMV, I finally have someone coming out this afternoon to do an inspection on the bike. Since it's a custom frame with a serial number (no VIN) it has to go through the Custom Vehicle Title Program here in IL. I basically submitted paperwork at the end of May and here I am now at the beginning of November. If all goes well today, he'll stamp a VIN in the neck today, send that info to the DMV, they'll process the rest of the title paperwork and send me a title and a plate. Fingers crossed...
Kent
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Well done - I have read through the whole build thread and very much enjoyed it. Great results! You should be very proud of yourself
kvanderploeg
The Dutch Terror
Thanks, Paul. I appreciate the compliments and taking the time to read through my ramblings. 
Kent
Kent
kvanderploeg
The Dutch Terror
Well, a couple of officers from the Illinois Secretary of State Police showed up yesterday afternoon, did my inspection (which I passed) and stamped a VIN into the neck of the frame. 
The one officer said at first glance "Well, this isn't your first rodeo." When I told him this was my first build he was even more impressed.
The longest portion of the process was the actual stamping of the VIN into the neck. They do it one letter/number at a time. He said I should have a plate/registration in about a week. Title will follow later, but I could ride without the title. Good to know now that I'm lucky to get a high temp in the 40's. At least I have all next year to ride.
Might start with an engine tear down this winter to be fresh for next year. Anyway, I'll feel better when I have a plate on the bike and title in hand, but I'm finally feeling like I've made my way through this IL Custom Vehicle Title Program. Not so sure I'd do it again, but it would sure be easier the next time around.
Kent
The one officer said at first glance "Well, this isn't your first rodeo." When I told him this was my first build he was even more impressed. The longest portion of the process was the actual stamping of the VIN into the neck. They do it one letter/number at a time. He said I should have a plate/registration in about a week. Title will follow later, but I could ride without the title. Good to know now that I'm lucky to get a high temp in the 40's. At least I have all next year to ride.
Might start with an engine tear down this winter to be fresh for next year. Anyway, I'll feel better when I have a plate on the bike and title in hand, but I'm finally feeling like I've made my way through this IL Custom Vehicle Title Program. Not so sure I'd do it again, but it would sure be easier the next time around.Kent
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