Flames?

Not having the bike very long, I felt it needed something.  Some people are more than satisfied with a plain black bike.  Not me.  I need something to set it apart from the crowd.

I took the bike apart, removing the tank and front fender in preparation for some added color.  The tank came off fairly easily, but the fender, which should have been simple, was more of a bear.  The fender is only held on by 4 bolts, but there is a shim behind those bolts with the corners mashed up against the bolts that give you some difficulties.  Without much room to unbend those tabs, it took some effort.  I removed the brake calipers and lifted the bike in order to make room for the trusty screwdriver that would be hammered on in order to free the bolts.

Jeff from Skip Fordyce Harley Davidson in Riverside will be adding some airbrushed true flames to the pieces.  I've seen some of his work and it's very nice.  He's also giving me a pretty decent deal.

I'm looking forward to getting the parts back and restored onto the bike.  I think it's going to look great and with additional ideas to make the bike stand out, it's going to be one cool ride.

Here's a picture of the bike in my brother's garage with the tank and fender removed.  It's kind of sad, really.