Norman Hyde rear-set foot pegs and controls were found for this project. A buddy had an unused set purchased in 1992 that he supplied for the build.
The stock handlebar mounts were deleted and filled on the upper triple clamp, and a set of clip-ons were fitted. Some of the front controls will be used, but a dual disc caliper system is on hand to update the front end, with a brake master that will most likely replace the stock unit.
The Jet Tools English wheel and shrinker/stretcher made for much easier going on the hump, and the Jet Tools combo brake/shear was used to form the seat pan. The rear frame loop was sectioned about ten inches, and swept upward from the stock lines.
Mocking up the pieces. There will be a hinged door to access the rear hump for storage.
During shaping. This picture is a bit of an optical illusion. The lighting makes it appear to be either the concave or convex view of the seat hump. It is the concave underside with the flat front arch laid on the table, checking for flatness. This was before the tail was put through the shrinker.
The first day of pounding and shaping done.
The seatpan getting ready to get some center ribs and then the edges folded down.
The Jet Tools English wheel with the combo brake/shear/roller in the background.
One of the challenges restyling the seat was to make the rear frame loop shorter and upswept. The original loop (seen in the first pic) is significantly longer and slanted downward. The loop and part of the shock mount were reconfigured to get the tighter, shorter tail. Exhaust pipes are fitted and mufflers are getting worked out.
The rear view.
Next up is the bikini fairing and fender in aluminum.