JTH's HD 883 Dual Sport'ster conversion

I took the weekend off from the build, work, etc..., and went to the Quail motorcycle gathering this Saturday in Carmel Valley - vintage bikes extraordinare !!! Good for some inspiration.

Here are some favorites.....

Quail...

More....

More????

Nice Duc...

Hand formed aluminum tank and tail !

Here's Mert ! Very cool !!!

Ok - just one more ! both sides....

Last...

Loaded the bike in the truck and took it to the local welding shop to weld the tank bracket on. Great service - Drive thru, and didnt have to unload the bike !

Ready to go ! - Less the rear fender and rack.

Hope my seat doesnt fall off

Nice work, man!!!

I've never had that problem, but I have heard that it can be an issue

Fisrt start since Jan 1st. Fired right up.

Next steps - install the fender / rack and lower the pegs a bit. Then its ready for a trail ride test.

My wife and I named it "the Scorpion" dual sport'ster after her nickname.

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looking great man, must feel good to take it for a spin

Looks great, sounds even better! How does the torque feel on that now that it is lighter? Once the rear brake is sorted out I want to see some wheelie pics!

Repositioning of the foot pegs and controls - the rear sets are more suited for cafe style bikes, so going to move the pegs down and forward 1.5 x 2.

Here is the mock-up for the right side and brake lever .... The old position was close to the swingarm pivot.

The master cylinder gets relocated too - new position....

that's looking good

Left side foot peg and shifter relocation - same 1.5 x 2 shift down and forward.

Tie rod will probably need to be shortened a bit...