What a pain this one was to polish!
Got a tank strap from a Honda Dream50. The last four inches of the strap had to be cut off and a bracket made to fasten it on each end. This feature was the impetus for moving the filler opening to the side. Also got some more polishing done on the engine clutch cover. Once the rear tank bracket is done, there is nothing stopping this from heading to powdercoat and paint.
My bud Brian and I have been talking about this bike for a while now. He was looking for a bike to ride with The World Famous Wheelie-ing Elvi. He wants a CRF/XR50 based bike with rear seat pegs, an ass-friendly wider and longer seat, a little extra power, left hand rear brake, and a metal tank and fenders. As far as styling, 1980's BMW "M" series white with red and blue stripes, blue alloy wheel rims, and a dual exhaust. Brian wanted minimalist styling befitting the BMW theme. To that end, the engine was done in a matte finish. The rear section was cut off and a larger diameter 3/4" steel tube was used to form a new top loop. There are reinforcing gusset plates extending to the tail of the bike, where a swingarm bolt slides through the tail tubing to mount the seat pegs. The frame has been de-tabbed. Waiting on the swingarm and wheels, and a CR80 seat that I am hoping can be adapted to this frame/tank combo. A 1988-99 year model Z50 tank will be used. I mocked it up with a CRF50 seat laying on there. The seat is too short and not wide enough, but gives you an idea where its headed.
Finished up the fender mounts, the seat latch, the front fender rivets, and one of the two rear fender mounts. Got the headlight bracket made but not mounted. Still need a license plate bracket, a little stopper under the left muffler can for the center stand to rest against, a tunnel under the rear fender to house the tail light wire, and seal some holes on the fender to be done with fabrication.