Derek
Hack.
So I got the seat painted, I'm pretty pleased with the finish. It was done outside, weather permitting with rattlecans...
Started putting up back together. As I was assembling over the past could weeks I was torn about a few things... The biggest was the wiring. The stock wiring is so bulky, but unfortunately, being a budget build, I was unable to lose or replace the stock battery like I originally intended. As a result (for now) the stock wiring is staying, although I did bypass and remove some relays and such. I mounted my Reg/Rec combo on the underside of the pan I made, above the rear tire.
So then it was time to take it outside. The plan was to get it all back together, cross fingers, say a prayer and ride to J&B Moto for their first, First Friday event last night. That didn't happen since it rained and rained and rained last night. The good news is I gave it some kicks with the ignition off to get some oil and gas flowing, turned on the bike and choke and it fired up on the first kick!!!
I put the old tank back on it for the time being as I finish the new tank. I ran into a few small snags, most notably not leaving enough room between the aluminum battery shroud and the carbs for the filters. I elongated the holes and I originally planned to fit brass washers for style so that should work out. The other was a bigger issue. Not enough room between the taillight and tire with the stock shocks on it.
So my options were...
1. Ride it anyway, destroy taillight.
2. Get longer shocks.
3. Use leftover sheet metal to made a new mount.
I'm sure you guys see where this is going...
Whipped that up this afternoon. You also can see the license plate mount I made. In the future I'd like longer shocks but for now it'll do.
So here is sits.
I like the exhaust as is, pending some cleaning, wrapping, baffling and extra strapping. My biggest complaints at the moment are the seat mount, which was designed anticipating no battery box and I need to rework the mount. Also, the front fender. I'm debating cutting it down or getting a smaller one but I'm definitely feeling painting it to match the tank and seat. I may also have to replace my front caliper, it's up in the air.
I still have a lot of cleaning to do but I'm super exciting it's outside and running! My last big expenses are going to have to be tires. The rear one is older than I am and the front one goes flat within a couple hours from 40psi.
On a side note, my roommate has been sorting out his Goldwing Café (It's not really a café because it's a monster but the style is spot on) which you can see in my pictures and we had to test his coils.
This worked...
I feel like we belong in a trailer sometimes, we have enough vehicles to litter the lawn.
I hope everyone is enjoying it finally getting warmer, I know I am.
~ Derek
Started putting up back together. As I was assembling over the past could weeks I was torn about a few things... The biggest was the wiring. The stock wiring is so bulky, but unfortunately, being a budget build, I was unable to lose or replace the stock battery like I originally intended. As a result (for now) the stock wiring is staying, although I did bypass and remove some relays and such. I mounted my Reg/Rec combo on the underside of the pan I made, above the rear tire.
So then it was time to take it outside. The plan was to get it all back together, cross fingers, say a prayer and ride to J&B Moto for their first, First Friday event last night. That didn't happen since it rained and rained and rained last night. The good news is I gave it some kicks with the ignition off to get some oil and gas flowing, turned on the bike and choke and it fired up on the first kick!!!
I put the old tank back on it for the time being as I finish the new tank. I ran into a few small snags, most notably not leaving enough room between the aluminum battery shroud and the carbs for the filters. I elongated the holes and I originally planned to fit brass washers for style so that should work out. The other was a bigger issue. Not enough room between the taillight and tire with the stock shocks on it.
So my options were...
1. Ride it anyway, destroy taillight.
2. Get longer shocks.
3. Use leftover sheet metal to made a new mount.
I'm sure you guys see where this is going...
Whipped that up this afternoon. You also can see the license plate mount I made. In the future I'd like longer shocks but for now it'll do.
So here is sits.
I like the exhaust as is, pending some cleaning, wrapping, baffling and extra strapping. My biggest complaints at the moment are the seat mount, which was designed anticipating no battery box and I need to rework the mount. Also, the front fender. I'm debating cutting it down or getting a smaller one but I'm definitely feeling painting it to match the tank and seat. I may also have to replace my front caliper, it's up in the air.
I still have a lot of cleaning to do but I'm super exciting it's outside and running! My last big expenses are going to have to be tires. The rear one is older than I am and the front one goes flat within a couple hours from 40psi.
On a side note, my roommate has been sorting out his Goldwing Café (It's not really a café because it's a monster but the style is spot on) which you can see in my pictures and we had to test his coils.
This worked...
I feel like we belong in a trailer sometimes, we have enough vehicles to litter the lawn.
I hope everyone is enjoying it finally getting warmer, I know I am.
~ Derek