Bike build....

#2 does look awesome, and would be a sweet bike when done! #1 looks doable, though a little more spartan in its approach! ID be afraid that #2 may not suit your goal of longer rides with the bride, and of course I like the idea of building 2 bikes!!

ID still vote #2 !!

I went to a nice "all makes" rally on Sunday, lots of nice iron and a ton of vintage stuff! Now considering selling all my junk and getting me a Vincent!! That is one sexy cool bike!! Would have to be a Black Lightning or Black Shadow though, although this Rapide was cool too! Geof