Well from where it stands now, it looks like you've solved your rear-end rubbing problem... Heh....
And it looks like it lower the bike a little bit more and seems to flow with the brat/bobber thing you're going for. Nice solution!
Personally, I think the XS500 is an odd choice for this bike, I wouldn't have thought of it myself, but I think it's coming together nicely, and it's definitely going to be unique!!
You should be able to easily attach your rear fender to the swingarm now, and that'll keep it tight to the rear wheel. I assume you're planning to add some more bracing to the rear section of the frame; that little piece of strapping welded in there doesn't seem like enough just yet...
And it looks like it lower the bike a little bit more and seems to flow with the brat/bobber thing you're going for. Nice solution!
Personally, I think the XS500 is an odd choice for this bike, I wouldn't have thought of it myself, but I think it's coming together nicely, and it's definitely going to be unique!!
You should be able to easily attach your rear fender to the swingarm now, and that'll keep it tight to the rear wheel. I assume you're planning to add some more bracing to the rear section of the frame; that little piece of strapping welded in there doesn't seem like enough just yet...