that kind of mechanical advantage can and will stop the rear wheel at just about any speed

 

Back to the 82 and trying different fender ideas. The problem with having it sit in this state for so long (yes that's my fault) I get different ideas. Its an OEM 08 up night train rear fender that remains true to the fact the bike is a wide glide. This fender would be a starting point for a bobbed fender if I decide to work with it.

 

I put on longer rear shocks (came off my 66) because even though it looked cool slammed down the reality is Im 6'2" and it would look like Im riding a pocket bike plus it'll probably ride better at this height.

I want to run an antigravity battery that I can hide below the swingarm pivot and possibly a slim oil tank on the rear fender to make the bike look as basic as possible if it remains naked.

 

how about a horse shoe oil tank. looks like the swing arm is turned up side down ?

 

The arm is not upside down.

Thought about a horse shoe tank but I don't want that.

 

that fender usually comes with a bozo the clown nose - in bright Red

 

I do like red now that you mention it

 

Fine, I went back to my original idea and I like it best. Looks better in black for the moment just to make it one color with the tank and the ride height is more realistic. I still like the idea of a liquid metal paint, like mercury or something.

 

gunmetal grey would look great

 

Did you use the Harley brand wrinkle engine paint? Or VHT? Other than cleaning / degreasing, what did the prep process consist of? Run in to any issues?