Hello all,
Just thought I'd report my findings on fuel tank location. I was reluctant to take it away from "between the knees" because I didn't want to lose the classic motorcycle appearance. But that location just wasn't very convenient for a few reasons. So I put the tanks on both bikes on the rack. Much less hassle.
And something strange came of it; while my wife's bike (pic included) no longer reminds me of, say, a 1919 Triumph it has come to remind me of something else. Picture one of those low-end/economy, American "sports" cars from the very late 50s and very early 60s. This bike now reminds me of, let's say, a 1959 Plymouth Valiant. Or maybe it's just a bit "Corvair-ish". There was also a 2-door Studebaker (can't remember the model name) that was probably meant to appeal to the Valiant buyer.
It's odd that a bike should remind me of a car. But I'm not unhappy about it. It's interesting, at least.
And though it hurts, I'm gonna have to give up on the white-walls. I just can't keep that rear clean.
Just thought I'd report my findings on fuel tank location. I was reluctant to take it away from "between the knees" because I didn't want to lose the classic motorcycle appearance. But that location just wasn't very convenient for a few reasons. So I put the tanks on both bikes on the rack. Much less hassle.
And something strange came of it; while my wife's bike (pic included) no longer reminds me of, say, a 1919 Triumph it has come to remind me of something else. Picture one of those low-end/economy, American "sports" cars from the very late 50s and very early 60s. This bike now reminds me of, let's say, a 1959 Plymouth Valiant. Or maybe it's just a bit "Corvair-ish". There was also a 2-door Studebaker (can't remember the model name) that was probably meant to appeal to the Valiant buyer.
It's odd that a bike should remind me of a car. But I'm not unhappy about it. It's interesting, at least.
And though it hurts, I'm gonna have to give up on the white-walls. I just can't keep that rear clean.