Either the coolest or the dumbest...

T, don't be overwhelmed just go for it. The cautious road never produces anything worthwhile.

I've seen a sporty shell shortened and cut at the rear so it sits lower before, almost the way the Hide Moto has the tail sitting on their beautiful ironhead.

I finally welded my tail shell to the seat frame. Upholstery is soon to come, but here's an older pic.