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Message started by Denise on 05/22/12 at 08:12:55

Title: Waddaya Think ?
Post by Denise on 05/22/12 at 08:12:55

after discovering yesterday that my fuel tank is rusted out I did a JB weld repair and a quicky paint job to check out what subdued flames would look like, Repairing the tank also gives me some ride time while I wait for an Ebay tank to arrive. Anyway, Cant decide if I like the flames or not.
What do you think, Leave em or lose em?
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z469/Denisesewa/001-1.jpg

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z469/Denisesewa/002-2.jpg

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z469/Denisesewa/003-2.jpg

Title: Re: Waddaya Think ?
Post by arteacher on 05/22/12 at 08:29:24

Flames look good, but I have a question: Why did you omit the cross brace on the forward controls?

Title: Re: Waddaya Think ?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/22/12 at 08:30:48

I like them. The subdued look is nice.

Title: Re: Waddaya Think ?
Post by Denise on 05/22/12 at 08:43:05

Just doesnt seem needed , I dont get any flex and think it looks better, Time will tell.

727979707C737268691D0 wrote:

Flames look good, but I have a question: Why did you omit the cross brace on the forward controls?

Title: Re: Waddaya Think ?
Post by bess227 on 05/22/12 at 09:04:31

like the flames.....works with the bike.

i wondered the same thing about the cross brace.

great looking ride........really like the style.

Title: Re: Waddaya Think ?
Post by teabowl13 on 05/22/12 at 09:51:22

I hate flames; they almost always look cheesy... ALMOST.
These actually look great, and really do compliment the bike you have. Simple and subtle works best. Nice job!

Title: Re: Waddaya Think ?
Post by SALB on 05/22/12 at 10:07:14

Lookin good! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Title: Re: Waddaya Think ?
Post by martinfilms34 on 05/22/12 at 10:20:50

I like the flames cause they're there but don't stick out to much, also the only comment I'd say on the ride is lOse the belt guard. I think it would fit the look of your bike pretty good

Title: Re: Waddaya Think ?
Post by Denise on 05/22/12 at 11:56:28

Yep, I think this look is starting to grow on me so I'll probably do the other tank the same when it gets here, Thanks for the opinions !

Next time I have the back wheel off I'll take the belt guard off and see what it looks like, Why they put the shock bolt in from the inside is beyond me.

2279746F6C71746F70150 wrote:

I like the flames cause they're there but don't stick out to much, also the only comment I'd say on the ride is lOse the belt guard. I think it would fit the look of your bike pretty good

Title: Re: Waddaya Think ?
Post by babyhog on 05/22/12 at 13:20:21

Some people like flames, some don't. Yours look fine to me.

The bolt hole on the belt guard (I'm at a loss for the proper terminology...) slips in, so you don't have to completely remove the bolt. You do have to take one screw out completely where it attaches in the front. And there is one bracket in the center of the guard where its connected that you have to remove. That's it, I think.
Having said that, I like the guard and think yours looks fine with it.

What's your rear fender?

Title: Re: Waddaya Think ?
Post by Denise on 05/22/12 at 13:29:21

Thanks for that bit of info, I'll take it off for a day or so and see which way I like it, its not ugly to me but who knows.
The fender I found at a local junk store in a pile of Misc parts , I believe Montesa , Penton , Bultaco, and BSA all used Aluminum fenders in the 60's/70's , I did cut the frame behind the shocks and bent the supports down to get the right seat angle which also made the fender arch fit.

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Title: Re: Waddaya Think ?
Post by Pine on 05/22/12 at 13:35:08

tank looks like crap...

Send to me and I will take care of it for you.. no charge!!!

ok .. kidding .... much love for "ghost flames", them seem to sit very well with the overall look of your bike. ;D

Title: Re: Waddaya Think ?
Post by Savage_Rob on 05/22/12 at 14:55:43

The flames look good to me.

Title: Re: Waddaya Think ?
Post by T2 on 05/22/12 at 15:12:25

Keep 'em, I like the subtle approach - do the same thing with that rear fender.

Title: Re: Waddaya Think ?
Post by martinfilms34 on 05/22/12 at 18:24:58

26070C0B110711071503620 wrote:

It is completely preference of course, just giving my two cents! Im a simple kinda guy so im trying to lose some of the unnecessary parts on my bike, your bike does look good with the belt guard, but theres no harm in taking it off and seeing how it looks. That being said you don't have to take the rear wheel off to remove the belt guard.

http://www.jonline.org/savage/Tips___How-to_s/Tips___Tricks/tips___tricks.htm

check out the section about the belt guard here if you decide to try and remove it!

Also, where did you get your rear fender from? Im really likin it!

Title: Re: Waddaya Think ?
Post by Denise on 05/22/12 at 19:29:19

Check response # 10 in this thread, there is more to the look of the fender than just the fender

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Also, where did you get your rear fender from? Im really likin it!

Title: Re: Waddaya Think ?
Post by splash07 on 05/22/12 at 20:13:08

Leave em, the flames look great! I always wanted flames and now that I am building a bike I cant bring muself to actually put flames on it. Yours look killer though and I think that your new tank should get the same treatment. my 2 cents