And another weeks gone... Unfortunately the weather conspired with work to restrict progress. Meh.
Front ends mainly together, but the caliper and pads won't be fitted until the bikes closer to completion. (I'm still looking for the pad retaining screw as well) Took a picture mainly for my own persycologikal benefit. (Godsdammit, It DID look like a rolling bike again) Then in an epic race with a weather front I stripped out the loom, battery box, tail light, rear mudguard, indicators and rear wheel.
I doubt the indicators would have been kind to the bulbs as is, so I've got new mounting kits for both.
The loom seems to be in a surprisingly reasonable state, a few evenings popping terminals out and in of housings should see it serviceable. Not to sure about the gaffa tape fuse cover, but the loom may be altered later anyway. (I prefer blade fuses and relays on headlamp supplies)
I've had to bite a bullet on the battery box. It didn't look to bad untill I pulled it out, then the extent of rust was more apparent. It's a part that may not be touched for some time after refitting so de-rusting and some more serious painting will have to be done. Done some preliminary work with emery to remove the loose paint, then when I've found a suitable bucket it's into the magic liquid. (Evapo-Rust, only just 'found' this stuff.)
