I confess that I didn't get a lot done over the Christmas break, however I did manage to accomplish several small jobs.
One of these items was the construction of a battery box for the G9 project. The 1955 frame is a unique one in a few different regards, one being the off-set side mounted battery placement.
Rather than look for an original, I decided to make my own with some scrap lying around. The box is a little oversize in order to accommodate (small) tools and mountings for my exhaust (more on that next post). This will also give me more leeway when I eventually buy another battery.
It is always a pleasure to make my own parts, no matter how primitive they may be. This is the freedom that comes with building a (mild) custom bike rather than a concours restoration.
I wasn't able to take pictures during the welding/cutting/grinding phase, but you get the idea.
The box has since been coated in black chassis paint, the strap came from a discarded Bell & Howell Filmo camera.
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