King Sportster tank

 Always wanted a Sporty tank on a big twin, so that's what it got.

Rear mount is a robust clamp-around-frame-tube type

Fuel tap is a ball valve, no reserve.

9 liters of usable fuel. Projecting fuel economy to be mid 50's mpg imperial so should have over a hundred miles range.

Fire extinguisher project

 17Sept2022 Old brass fire extinguisher repurposed with modern extinguisher hidden inside. This will mount on the frame with some sort of quick detachable flip lid.

Hear running...

 

Tanks. Hole in LH side

 Previous owner had bolted tank hard down on domed rockerbox nut. It had been repaired with resin but that was failing.

 Center of pic where the impression of nut forced into tank...

Starting to warm to this King Sporty tank but will mount a bit lower. Key thing is to eliminate stress when bolting down.

First start

 It runs. has oil pressure and oil is returning. Sounds good.

Front end progress, check-fitting the parts.

 5Oct2021 Very pleasing to finally see some progress. There were numerous problems overcome, all detailed in side pages. Still much to do and lockdown is slowing everything down. Bolts and washers were sorted for size and readied for final assembly.

Forks appear to be longer and with extra rake by way of offset yokes/trees.

The upper dust shield needs more work. It's too small and won't stop water ingress. Plan is to make one...

 The new parts turned up. Cylinder jugs included..

Also found these new/used parts local..

Set clutch plates..

Oil cap seal (cork)

Pillion footrest

Headbolts x5

LH handgrip

Ignition lock flip tab

141t 8mm drive belt

Excited!!