In preparation for my week long round trip to Melbourne from Sydney, I bought an Iron tank for my Forty Eight.

Here is the tank as I bought it. Harley wanted $1200, I found this on eBay from Germany delivered for $300. 

Note the ding on the upper right... It was a bit of a pinch, but easy to fill. 

Here she is filled and sanded. The top coat was good, so just knocked it back with some 250 grit.

 

Primered...

 

Base coat of 2 pack 'Dark Grey Metallic' 

 

I didn't want it to be plain so went with the simplified HD emblem... Made a template in some vinyl with a craft knife, stuck it on, sprayed over with some black acrylic and then pealed the template off...

 

Heres some shots of the final result...

 

 

 

She went on a dream and I love the result:
 

 

 

 

If anyone wants to see the updatea from the trip you can on Facebook or instagram @ninetynineco 

Woud love to hear your thoughts... 

Mate, that turned out awesome. Love the simplicity... and great to get it done for a 1/3 of the price the dealer wanted a new one. Awesome stuff!

Well Done Mate. Awesome Job.??

Nice work man. Have fun on your trip

Great work man ! I have got the same drag bar and saddles seat. Just wondering was that comfy enough for your long rides ?

Hey Jam, yeah it was alright. Would have ideally had a softer seat and bars that were a little higher, but I didnt really think about it on the journey which tells me it must have been ok haha!

I've just bought Biltwell Frisco bars and I think they will be a lot more comfy for a long ride.

Love your spirit man.Keep going!!

well done. nice job. also loved your trip thread.

@jam83 & Steelo, thanks guys... loving working on the bike at the moment and planning another trip over easter too