69 BSA Rocket...my 1st build

[Jeff L]

ha ha,,,well I guess demented minds think alike.Got my seat tabs on & threw the oil filter mount back on too.Pics didn't come out great (as usual). I picked up an original sparto light from Ebay awhile ago & put that on.I really wanted to make a side mount for the lisence plate & brake light, but I think it's a little safer running with the light up higher.

[bluerose]

Looks good. Ya getting rearended isn't fun. But just cuz you run you light up top doesnt mean thats where the plate has to go lol

[Russ]

I'll second that. Hinges make great plate mounts,or so I've heard

[Jeff L]

Trouble is that the light has built in bracket for the plate. I'd hate to cut it off....I don't know if these original spartos are made anymore.Anyway it's on there now,& I've changed shit around on this friggin bike so many times...I got to stay focused(& as soon as I look it up to see what that means, I'm gonna do it goddamn it)

[Jeff L]

Some more progress....made a batery box. Hope I can keep up this pace.I'm gonna start on a new oil tank, hopfully it will be done by next week.....hopfully.

[bluerose]

Ya man your frickin rockin. Wish I could move a 1/4 that fast lol. love the batterybox by the way

[Jeff L]

Thought I would have finished the oil tank, but I didn't.Here's a sneak peek at it though.Still have to weld in bungs & make a mount for it.The two tamks will be connected by copper tubing in 3 or 4 places.The all thread will be replaced by brass rod also.And of course I need finish work on it.

[bluerose]

thats a cool design

[sleepyonthree]

Put a spigot on one and label it with the artwork for your preferred brew...

They fit well into the bikes look.

[Jeff L]

Thanks Blue......That would be cool Sleepy but I saw a real cool bio hazard sticker that might find its way on the tank.

[Jeff L]

No progess to show but I picked up an old spotlight I'll be using for my headlight.Undesided whether I will mount the whole thing or take it apart & only use the light.The pistol grip has a trigger that when pulled changes the angle of the light.

[bluerose]

Id say if not the whole shabang then cut the pistol grip and fab from there. Love the look.

[Russ]

I'm liking this build. Sort of steam punk look. The way choppers might have looked if the Victorians had invented them. You'll have to get yourself a frock coat and top hat to go riding in

[Jeff L]

I had to look up steam punk (didn't know what it meant) I guess it does have a sci fi look to it kind of mad maxish.Been away for the last 10 days...hope to show some progress soon.