Saw a post awhile back in regards to a dash shelf. Cardboard mock-up at this point but will be trying to make it out of .040 alluminum sheet. Sem products hot rod flat black paint will be the finish, seems to match the black on the bike quite well.
Outlines are the approx. edge of the sides and the instrument faces.
Going to use the outside doubler piece with a couple of captivated nylock nuts on the inside. Seems to clear all the important stuff an allows a small amount of room for my volt meter,powerlet outlet and maybe some future switches if needed. Also covers up that gap so I don't keep looking down and thinking something is missing.
I have access to a nice brake-shear-roller and when my finger gets better from being crushed a bit at work today I'll have at it. Those ER folks sure have some fine drugs..... ^-^ I'll keep you posted.