[SirStanley]

Maggie was freshly serviced, sporting a new look for fall and ready to make the 100+ mile round trip to the nearest DGR... but the rain halted our plans.

I thought I'd post a few pictures to show off her new look. I really dig it. Lots of time spent on stupid little things most will never notice, but they make me smile.

Happy Sunday, fine folks!

[pknopp]

 Nice......I've been thinking about going with the separate headlight set up.

[Chuck D]

One slight word of warning. Keep a careful eye on the loop of the rear mudguard carrier just aft of the hole where the upper shock mount bolts through. When I had that set up, both sides cracked through, dropping the mudguard down towards the tire. Trust me, no matter what you want to believe or whatever Hitchcock's or CMW says to the contrary, that carrier CAN NOT support the weight of a passenger without incurring damage. There's plenty more to this story if you're interested.

Your bike sure is pretty though. Just my style. Best of luck with her.
Chuck.

[Ice]

Excellent !

 The red stripes on the rims are a very nice touch too.

[Adrian II]

Nice......I've been thinking about going with the separate headlight set up.

That was one of the first jobs I did when customizing my Electra-X, using the same top yoke as the one shown here, though I find the 50's style headlamp brackets set that ally casting off much better (IMHO) than the cafe racer version. However, the bike shown here obviously IS a cafe racer, so this is all part of The Look, but don't be afraid to mix'n'match. Fitting a separate headlamp is only a cosmetic preference, so you want to make sure it really does look better after you have spent the $$$ and the time doing it.

A.

[SirStanley]

Thanks for the kind words - and the warning about the rear carrier! The two-up set up is totally an aesthetic choice, my wife couldn't be less interested in riding on a motorbike.
However, I do sometimes scoot way back on the seat to stretch out my back. I'll keep this warning in mind.

[Damon]

SirStanley,

Beautiful bike! It looks like almost my bikes twin!
 I have the same seat and though I've never had a pillion I do the same thing to stretch my back and have had no problems yet with the bracket.

[fxrskrsa]

Fine looking machine you have there sir !!