Pics of the beginning...

[ScaryGlide]

http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv17/ScaryGlide/

[YO MUDA]

Cool project.

[ScaryGlide]

I would have a massive work deadline hit just as I was diving into it.
:madani:
Perhaps this weekend, when I get done helping a neighbor with his Sportster...

[mcvierh]

Them fender rails are kinda high aren't they?

[ScaryGlide]

That's how they come from the factory, but they are coming off.
Didn't have time to get them off prior to the pic.
They are now off, along with a LOT of the other parts, floorboards, crashbar, lights, etc..
More to come.
As I have aftermarket controls, I have to make my own extensions.
I have a 40" inseam, so extensions will be mandatory.

[mcvierh]

You sure are a long legged Noob, that sounds like he knows where he wants his feet to land.... huh?

[ScaryGlide]

I am in the process of designing the extensions as I type.

[Romparoo]

Nice! Looking forward to see what you end up with!

[ragman131]

Shit mine looked like that when I started as well, been a few years, couple of paintjobs and a few dollars, but yeah that's what it was...

[ScaryGlide]

Just what I wanted to use as a handlebar bag, a Dior purse.
Thanks for the link.
:whip:

[ACEinTheHole]

Nasty little ACE project you got for yourself mine will be there someday first have to fix the bitch of an oil leak goddamn Honda haha gotta yank the motor just to change the gaskets

[ScaryGlide]

Thanks.
There is always something else to do when I get off the day job.
What's up with this being married and responsible stuff? :dizzy:

[ACEinTheHole]

Tell me about it try convincing my fiancée to let me spend money on my bike

[ScaryGlide]

I have that problem, in reverse.
She keeps pestering me to buy a new Harley, "You deserve it!", but it really doesn't fit in the budget right now.
I will be happy riding the old 1992 Electraglide, and this "new" 1999 ACE when it is finished.

[ACEinTheHole]

Yea I hear ya this is probably my last year on the ACE looking at a Harley Fat Bob or my buddies custom springer softail

[ScaryGlide]

Both good bikes, but being a civilized Wookie, I have to have the biggest thing going, otherwise I look a little odd, like a clown on a circus bike.

[ACEinTheHole]

yea same here 6'3" 245lbs road my dads 86 magna once looked like a total fucking retard

[ScaryGlide]

6'-6", 245 here. 40" inseam.
As the post states, I am working on some 9" extensions for the controls, just need to see if my boots will get caught up in the spokes.

[ACEinTheHole]

Heat and bend the metal to angle em out a bit just might lose a lil clearance on the turns but we aren't riding crotch rockets

[metalflames]

Looks like a mean project, you gonna keep the nostalgic look? and if ya wanna get rid of those fender mounts drop me a line I've been keeping an eye out for the curved ones for a project.

[Low 750]

mine looked like that when i started too a lot can be done with a little time and money.

[ScaryGlide]

metalflames:
I am probably going to keep all the parts, as I am building this as a convertible that can be changed back to stock in a couple hours.
If it was to be a dedicated bobber I would have hacked the tail off and did a hardtail.
The bike is actually my wifes' bike, but she is in the throes of indecision about riding on her own, so I nabbed it as a project with an eye toward being able to change it back.
Should things change, I will let you know.

[ScaryGlide]

ooooo, SPAM ! !
Yummy.
:madani:
:furious2:

[Miniclapton]

I was just wondering if you are using the stock tire and rim, and also, where did you get that rear fender? Nice looking rig.

[ScaryGlide]

Thanks, it would have been a fun little bike....
I WAS going to use the stock tires and rims, going for a low buck thing, but the bike was sold today in a bid to get the wife a trike.
The fender was from Tractor Supply, about 35 bucks.
If you are close, I'll make you a deal ! !
I had the struts, seat mount and 9" forward control extensions designed and drawn up to hardtail it and mount a sprung solo seat.
The plan was to keep it in a state I could change it back to stock, just in case.
I will use all this info when I get a Spirit. (Soon I hope.)
These Hondas are cool little bikes.
Ride safe, ya'll.
Mike

[EL DURO]

Cool Fender Mod Lol

[ScaryGlide]

Thanks, I think.
I was doing it all as low buck as possible, on purpose, trying to do it old school with whatever came easily to hand, and did I mention cheap?