That should do just fine. As you've discovered, drilling these isn't all that hard. Time consuming yes, but actually drilling the holes isn't that difficult. How did you get that nice final satin finish on the discs?
One step forward, two steps back. I started the day by filling and bleeding my front brake. It went amazingly easy and quick... and no leaks! I was a little worried about leaks given my 2pc braided line is actually 4 piece when you include the steel lines. That makes 6 possible locations for leaks. But all is good there.
Then I moved on to secure my gauges. This was the last piece to button up the front end. Not much to write about there, it was just a little tough getting my sausage fingers in that tight space to put the little pins in. Got it done though and looks great. So the front end is all together now except for adding the gauge lighting. Shouldn’t be bad though, just need some new bulbs.
So with that done, I just started checking everything over real well before I button it up. I noticed the front turn signals were still loose. As I was tightening the right signal up, I cranked just a little too hard and snapped off the mount bolt. I wasn’t able to get it out, so tomorrow I’ll grab a left hand drill bit and have at it. No more easy outs for me!!! Now that I’m pissed I decided to move on. Let’s test fit my xs2 baseball bat mufflers!!! Grab them out of the box only to realize they won’t fit my factory 75 headers. Double fuck. Well I have a new pair of Mikes single wall pipes in the shed on the tracker, so I robbed them. The mufflers fit perfect. Only problem is they sit right up against the bottom shock mount. I fiddled with it a little and decided to stop before I ding the mufflers. So back in the box and in the shelf for another day. I threw on my Cone mini megs just to feel some completion to the day. I gotta say, I kinda like them on there. Not sure if they will stay.
that’s it for today. I have some parts coming in this week to get me to the next step. Also I sent my carbs out to Rick West at Oldskoolcarbs for a full rebuild. He also had the vapor blasted too, should be extra shiny!!! Hope to have those next week too. Sorry I was a little too frustrated for pictures today, but I did snap one as I closed up shop with the mini megaphones mocked up.
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Well, just like the Commando’s, I’m sure with enough fiddling they will work. They are pretty heavy though so I’ll have to be sure to secure them well. I will undoubtedly try the little megs though. I’ve had them several years not and never heard them. They will be loud though!
I have some big additions coming up that I’m very excited about. I’ve made a few big purchases that I haven’t revealed yet but I’m ready to let the cat out of bag. Last summer I saw a fully restored factory correct Star Black tank on eBay. It had been professionally painted and lined by a reputable painter about 2hrs away from me. He advertises in some big name magazines and known for factory correct restoration paintwork. The seller had it painted six years ago but never installed it. I ponied up and pulled the trigger. Then a few months back I contacted the painter and sent him a straight set of side covers to match. They are immaculate and will really set this bike apart. I’ve got some seals and rubber bits coming this week that will allow me to finish the tank cap and petcock rebuilds. I also bought a nice set of Halcyon bar end mirrors about the same time I got the xs2 mufflers that you may have noticed in some recent pictures. The last big purchase to come is a custom seat. It will be a bit more low profile but will have a tuck and roll theme similar to the xs2.
I’m really going to have to carve out some shop time here soon to get thing moving. It was 60 degrees here today so it really teased and inspired me to get this shit done.