Just thought I would post what all I have been up to with my build lately. I just started being able to do things to the bike after the move. I have been daily riding to work so up keep and maintenance have been involved as well. So I shortened my linkage rod on my mid set brake lever for a more comfortable position; downside is now the kick start lever hits. I fixed my Yamaha emblem on the right side of my tank it has been somewhat crooked due to PO denting tank. Also I added tank knee pads with the intent to give a wider look. Got around to wrapping my exhaust which was a pain doing with a 2 into 1 and still installed. Only did it installed because I didn't want to get an exhaust leak if I removed it. I finally got my carbs adjusted perfectly for the 2 into 1 exhaust as well. My wife gifted me a guardian bell, which I believe helped me knock the gremlin off my intermittent ignition issue. That and I am pretty sure after breaking down the last time I found the issue being the turn signal relay vibrating against the engine. I am trying the old retro mirrors, but really would like an opinion on if it fits a cafe build or if I should find some bar end mirrors? I have tried so many different configurations, but I actually like being able to see what is behind me now. They do seem to stick out a little too much for a cafe to me though. I finally got all the oil leaks sealed up in my engine which means now I can possibly get it shined up, lol.
So whats to come in the future short and long term you may ask? I have a new seat coming soon to replace the comfortable but too big in the rear one which doesn't match the tank. Possibly I will do some bar end mirrors that actually can be used to see behind me. I am hesitant to do it, but may shorten the front fender. Maybe a single speed-o tach, but I kinda wanna keep the old retro look to my cafe and not make it futuristic looking. I plan on getting the tank and side covers painted, but not sure the color scheme yet. Far future especially since its hard to find anything in Hawaii is maybe purchase a newer Yamaha XSR 700 so I can have an old and new style cafe.