Gas Tank and New Stuff

I haven't been idle while enjoying the Arizona sun.  Have managed score a deal on some saddlebags and

Pillion Pad

 Saddlebags

Gas Tank  (note the ripples)

 

picked up the pillion pad for the bike as well as the tank badges.  Speaking of the tank, Curtis managed to get the first half of the tank blasted and cleaned up.  With the old paint removed, the reason for all the bondo became evident....looks like someone tied the bike down at some point using a chain across the tank??  Smart!  However, Curtis assures me he can get the small ripples out when he cuts the tanks apart for modification.

Away for a while

Left the continued fabrication of my chopper in my son's capable hands while we're in Arizona for the next month.  If he can, Curtis will try and get the rear fender fabricated and ready for painting when I get back to Victoria in December.  There's a lot of custom work to do on it and the gas tank so it's possible we won't be ready for paint until spring.  He also has a lot of work to do on his custom chopper over the winter so the work on my 72 may have to be put on a bit of a hold.  However, during the months of Nov., January, Feb., and March while I'm in Arizona, I'll be picking up various parts and accessories for my chopper.  Already picked up the pillion pad and have ordered a pair of goggles that will fit over my glasses to keep wind and road debris out of my eyes since the chopper will not have a windshield.