Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ?

[K2-K6]

For the original picture posted, I never like front mudguards that don't fit the wheel circumference.  If I owned it I'd kick myself everytime walking toward it for not doing it properly.

Not keen on the rear and seat either,  but it overall has a good stance to it which makes it attractive.  Kinda mini flat tracker demeanour to it without being poncy.

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As for a different take on 750, the above period body kits look interesting.

[Bodd]

I've been caned a few times for building this a few years ago, in my defence it was going to be broken for parts so I think I saved it. [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

[SumpMagnet]

Lots of people building bikes like this now....and the only thing I don;t like about that is the side number plate

Looks like a Kawasaki Ltd tank.... but it all blends together nicely

[Bodd]

Yes the number plate was a compromise but there was no room under the seat unless it was at such an angle only low flying aircraft could see it, funnily enough one of the comments I most remember was someone saying that as soon as I hit a bump "that ugly seat will be ripped off by the back wheel", that was 5 years ago and the photo above was taken last week. As my current project is a tracker there is a lot more room for the plate but it's still at a steepish angle.

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[Trigger]

I don't mind a side plate, as long as it is not on a original bike 



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[Nurse Julie]

I'm just awkward, on the side on my Mongrel, but still yellow/ black



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[Bodd]

Mine is yellow and black too, it was black and silver but I got stopped by the Rozzers and ordered to change it, the plate I'm using on the tracker is the original off the Cafe racer as the tracker is a Jap import and hasn't got a number yet, speaking of Rozzers anyone else still working and going in on the bike ? I've been stopped twice so far on my R1 going to or from work but never been stopped in the car, coincidence or anti-bike ?  I have work travel documents but they still gave me the 3rd degree.

[Nurse Julie]

We have never been stopped for either smaller than legal and black / silver are legal as long as bike registered as Historic. Not been stopped whilst out riding doing chores etc recently.

[Bodd]

Mine is registered historic but the Cop told me it was only pre 1973 which could have black/silver plates.

[Nurse Julie]

Mine is registered historic but the Cop told me it was only pre 1973 which could have black/silver plates.

That just shows what the police don't know then. It used to be pre 73 but is now any vehicle registered as historic. That is a rolling thing as well so as soon as any vehicle qualifies for Historic status and you get it changed to historic at DVLA, you can have a black/ silver plate.

[Bodd]

Thanks Julie that's good to know, I'm going to put the black/silver one back on.