I find it looks disconnected front to back...the rear wheel is 'hanging out there'.... It almost looks like a bobber rear end.
I actually like that as it makes the bike look taut and aggressive, but then I also love bobbers so much so that I have built two of them and bought a third. I think huge 90s style overhangs where there’s a foot of bodywork sticking out beyond the rear wheel look dreadful (IMO).
Well I was expecting one of my Ducati pals from the North West to come and visit for breakfast this morning, and he duly turned up at 11am. Along with another 6 of my Ducati pals from the North West and West Yorkshire!! It was a very pleasant surprise to see everyone and I am ever so thankful they took the time to come up and see me. Ps. Doris knew they were all coming but couldn't tell me and so consequently we didn't have enough bacon, sausage or eggs in to offer them all breakfast!!
Converted to what? It is not a campervan, it will NOT be a campervan, I use it to carry motorbikes to shows, I am looking at getting it sound deadened and Insulated, with solar and electrics inside because I live/sleep in it at the shows, I took it on holiday to france, put a bike in the back for getting around on whilst there The reason for the expensive quote for the solar installation is, the dc-dc charger with built in mppt The one i want, the solar panel will charge the leisure battery, when the leisure battery is full, the solar will switch to trickle charging the vehicle battery, it will also allow the vehicle to charge the leisure battery when the engine is running The actual panel is not that expensive, the lithium battery and the mppt are the costly items, plus around £700 for the fitting, giving the total around £1800 It is unlikely that I will be able to buy one like that ready made, hence me getting prices for the bits I want As for the total cost, not a clue The 'fake' windows were fitted on the van by the previous owner, it has actual opening windows on the side loading door, and the panel across
This is pretty much what my van is for, carrying bikes, i want it sound deadened and Insulated for comfort, and the solar to power some 12v electrical stuff
I drive a van year round, I’m used to the noise created by the panels. Oddly though my Euro4 Vito is much more comfortable than my Euro 5. I won’t be ‘wildcampervanning’ enough to warrant the outlay on the extras, if the van comes with them then it’s a bonus.
