Latest images of my build

[Hitndahedfred]

Finished the paint, so I thought I would share this.
All that is left is the simple electrical

and the fuel line plumbing.

 

[angus67]

Real nice.

 

[MaxPete]

Look very tidy - well done Fred!

Pete

 

[zeroxs650]

Nice Fred, hope to see you at the Ephrata Biker Breakfast or the Lawn Breakfast.

 

[Hitndahedfred]

When are these events? I have a bit of work to do but will try to make it.

 

[BobbedSled]

Pretty awesome Fred, love the look.

 

[Hitndahedfred]

Pretty awesome Fred, love the look.

Thanks man,,,been a long 2 years getting it the way I want.
So very close to completion,,I can almost taste the bugs tween my teeth,, haha

 

[fredintoon]

Thanks man,,,been a long 2 years getting it the way I want.
So very close to completion,,I can almost taste the bugs tween my teeth,, haha

Hi 'fred,
looks effin' gorgeous, eh?
Good for winning prizes and riding in parades.
But no front brake? On the highway?
That omission vastly enhanced your chance of becoming a smear of forensic evidence.

 

[retiredgentleman]

I would be afraid to drive that bike over 30 km/hr or 20 mph. Just a drum rear brake operated by 2 long rods that can flex.
No stopping power at all.

 

[weaselbeak]

Only the shorter front rod can flex, and it looks beefy enough. The rear rod pulls. Still needs a front brake. I have no use for a hardtail, but it sure is good looking.

 

[Sparky]

looks good!

 

[Hitndahedfred]

New fork tube coming,, I'm putting the disk back on it.
I have the parts,,,so why not.
I was trying to keep it as clean as possible but methinks safety comes first.

 

[retiredgentleman]

Kudos for going back to a front disc! Your safety is much more important than having a "clean" look.
Now you'll have a safe bike as well as a good looking bike.

 

[nj1639]

Nice, Fred. I measure hardtails by having had an old '58 single cylinder Harley 175 stock hardtail. Good to see that fuel tank on her and your choice of the hardtail. I'm just picturing Standard handle bars and that old Harley single, sprung seat.....which you could put yer girlfriend on behind if she didn't have a big ass.........lol.

 

[Hitndahedfred]

Nice, Fred. I measure hardtails by having had an old '58 single cylinder Harley 175 stock hardtail. Good to see that fuel tank on her and your choice of the hardtail. I'm just picturing Standard handle bars and that old Harley single, sprung seat.....which you could put yer girlfriend on behind if she didn't have a big ass.........lol.

The tank is the factory 1979 tank that I removed the offset original filler and filled then centered an aftermarket one. It really centers the appearance.
The tail,,, I saw so many of the TC and other straight ones I was ready to have a custom one fabbed, but then another member here has this VooDoo vintage one for sale at a great price.. I do not like to just "copycat" others looks. This bike has taken me all but 2 years to get this far. It WILL be ridden ,,Franconia in June,,other events as well.
Up to the bucket list ride in August to see my son in Washington State and return.
EDIT:
My girlfriend has NO DESIRE to ride behind me on any seat or P-pad,,, lol.
This one is ALL MINE,, hehheh

 

[Hitndahedfred]

Kudos for going back to a front disc! Your safety is much more important than having a "clean" look.
Now you'll have a safe bike as well as a good looking bike.

GGGGary just delivered to my door a right side fork tube lower. I will be swapping the innards this weekend and starting to set up the front disk.
Just using the factory Yamaha disk with a Harley handlebar control. I'm using 1" bars I got from over at ChopCult.

 

[BobbedSled]

The Harley levers are great, beefy, great master cyclinders and tons of leverage. I use thier clutch too and had motion pro make cables. Clurch is pretty east ro pull now. Should work geeat for you!

 

[Soundwave16]

Looking great!

 

[angus67]

If your ride is on the peninsula in Washington let me know. U can stop in for a pitstop

 

[Soundwave16]

I really like the color.