zagger Posted June 3, 2017 #1 Posted June 3, 2017 I rode the black beast to a nearby town for their annual car and bike show. The weather was a bit rough in the morning with heavy rain, but it finally cleared off and became just hot and humid. Lots of custom cars but only two custom bikes showed up and we both got awards. The award was presented by some young boy scouts who seemed very nervous and our picture was taken for the local paper. Pretty funny. Lots of inquisitive folks wondering what the heck they were looking at. Anyway, I did get a "suitable for framing" plaque and and card good for 10 car washes! Could be worse! zag
ragtop69gs Posted June 4, 2017 #3 Posted June 4, 2017 Where is the fuel tank hidden? I love the look of those leading link front ends! Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
Freebird Posted June 4, 2017 #4 Posted June 4, 2017 Absolutely should be in a Mad Max movie. Love it.
zagger Posted June 4, 2017 Author #5 Posted June 4, 2017 Where is the fuel tank hidden? It's in the standard first generation location: under the seat. A small part sticks up in front of the seat with the gas tank filler and cap. Some people see that section and think it is the entire tank - one guy grumbled that his lawn mower had a bigger gas tank! zag
zagger Posted June 5, 2017 Author #6 Posted June 5, 2017 I love the look of those leading link front ends! Thanks! I originally modified the bike with extended hydraulic forks but hated the slow handling caused by 9 inches of trail on the front end. Although the leading link actually moves the front wheel even further forward, the trail is much shorter (around 3") and the handling is great. Strangely enough, the leading link even eliminated the "chopper flop" when the bike is parked. When I had the straight fork tubes, the front wheel would always twist all the way over to one side or the other when the bike was parked. Now it just sits there and has no tendency to go either way. Didn't expect that, but I do like it! zag
ragtop69gs Posted June 5, 2017 #7 Posted June 5, 2017 Ok, that explains the lack of a visible tank. I wasn't aware it was a first gen. The LL front solve a few problems then, kool. I know well how the chopper front ends act, i had a 78 Honda 750 rigid with a 20 over front end! needed a football field to make a U-turn. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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