Trying some design ideas

[gt alex]

Just playing with the design. No photo shop for this old guy.
I pushed the fork tubes 3 inches (76mm) but I think 1 1/2 inches (38mm) will work best for me. Just trying to visualize.
Once I fix the fuel tank mounts, the seat and tank can go 3/4in lower and I may lower the rear about 3/4 inch (19mm). The tank will also move back about 1/2 inch (13mm) to clear the triple on full lock.
Please tell me what you think.

 

[Tim]

I wouldn't go to the extreme, but 1, 1.5 inches should be fine. You don't want the forks to slam into the bottom of the triple tree.

 

[gt alex]

I wouldn't go to the extreme, but 1, 1.5 inches should be fine. You don't want the forks to slam into the bottom of the triple tree.

1-1 1/2 inches is exactly what I was thinking. Also local road rules say no than 1/3 of original travel.
good advice thanks,

 

[gt alex]

After removing the dodgy H member under the tank the tank now sits down a bit closer to the engine.
I think it looks better, it will need a different petcock and it allows the tank to be moved back to clear the triple on full lock.
Sorry about the picture it was getting dark,

 

[gt alex]

Changing the seat appearance.
I want to use the seat provided but it was eating at me as looking a little long.
So I decided to give the underside a kick up and the plan is the angle will match the new exhaust muffler angle.
The seat pan is fiberglass so I sectioned it and manipulated it with a heat gun gluing it in place with epoxy glue ready to grind back and to fiberglass repairs with matting.
What do you think am I heading the right way?

 

[doc_rot]

looks better kicked up.