[DocDirk]

Yes, I bought and built the West Coast kit because I loved the safety in the frame build, the 96" wheelbase idea, the two-layered insulated footboxes and the somewhat larger cockpit. I cruise, I don't race (might some day?) and yes I did stuff the BB into that small space but then I had to put a hood with a uniquely elevated scoop on to accommodate the shaved off/lowered air filter and a decent Performer intake.

Working with Vern was to put it mildly, a fairly unprofessional experience. Many of the parts he delivered turned out on closer inspection to be used (and not all of them refurbished decently), the assembly manual turned out to be exceedingly brief, but worst of all, once Vern had been paid it was incredibly hard to get any kind of after-the-sale response out of him.

Knowing what I know now, if I could do it over again I'd trade my preference for that build for respectable customer service after the sale ANY DAY.

Hope your choice and your riding days turn out to be wonderful for you!

Dirk