One of my favourite design elements on this type of build is the angle of the bum stop. I think it really complements the design to have the bum stop angle match the angle of the rear subframe triangle. I prefer that to a vertical bum stop. Make sense?

I do, and yet that's what I'm struggling with. I'm not looking for a modern sport-bike approach to the rear seat. I've toyed with the idea of chopping that frame section to allow for variation on the angle. that's also the reason for the black out on the lower rear of the tank to artificially create that visual to the eye.

One other thing to keep in mind when looking at those pics....the bike is on the center stand which raises the rear wheel/angle about 2 to 3 inches.

One other thing visually is that the bike is very well endowed at the tank. The rear end needs to be equally plump so as to have some symmetry.

that's my fav part is that fat tank!

I'm not recommending a modern sport-bike approach. The bum stop angle I had in mind is similar to this, rather than vertical.

https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/p...Saddle-for.jpg

I think I get you. the front of the rear hump angled to match the back of the triangle of the lower frame?

thinking ahead. which color do you like?

yerrrow!

Orange
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/061...g?v=1485885788

THe obvious and ubiquitous choice would be green, but every idiot with a Kawasaki would choose that. Personally, I think yellow is a very overlooked color. A yellow metallic on a white base can look really retro. Or a mustard yellow on a black base for a nice dark tone. Depending on what you like. I have always loved a good solid "mustard" yellow myself. I was going to post this picture, but it is too damn big. http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-con...crambler-7.jpg

Yep, I can agree with Orange too. I have only had two orange pearl metallic Hondas in a row now lol.

If I had to pick from the three colors I would go with the yellow.

Yes, that's what I'm saying. I think a vertical bum stop disrupts the flow.

I agree with you about the Green, Dan. while an obvious choice for a Kawi, I'm not so sure. I've never owned red. thinking ducati red. Yellow is my favorite. I've had two others in yellow. Might be time for orange. I kinda like that too.

check these out. there's a dark green with gold rims I like a lot.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/avtobu...109/show/?rb=1

I could go with a dark green. It's a very classy color, and not often seen on modern sport bikes.

I won't argue with Orange either. A large number of my Hondas have been orange, either by choice or coincidence. I painted my GL1000 a Suzuki color called Sunset Copper Pearl. It was a darker orange in the shade, but lit up really brightly in the sun.

https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net...5a&oe=5CB883BE

I do like that color. it's still a ways off so we'll see when we get closer. for now I gotta get the ignition working and try to get it running. still have a laundry list of things to get done.

I'm going to talk with a local boat shop that does fiberglass work. I'm thinking of using coosa board and fab a fiberglass seat cover for it. I should be able to use the base to attach lights, signals, etc.

I would be interested to see the results of the coosa board. First time I have even heard of somebody considering that as an option.