Ok wow, almost a year since I've updated anything here. (And what year....)
So "meanwhile in Toronto..."
I've decided to repaint the bodywork as I wasn't really happy with the initial results . Got that done just before the weather turned, and I'm happy I did.
Wired everything up. Yet to be tested but I'm pretty confident. Tried to keep it simple but it ran away on me. What I ended up with: RFID ignition lock, manual headlight switch, DRL, hazard lights, "pass" high beam button, self canceling turn signals, alarm, kickstand safety switch, tip over switch... on top of all the stuff necessary to run. I have some photos of he wiring loom in progress, I'll have to dig them up sometime. it was quite the spaghetti. I should do a seperate post about the electrical system, I found some pretty neat gadgets and modules for it.
Got all my engine bits- rebuilt/rephased crank and matching Shell#1 cam and all new valve train bits.
I've now managed to put it all back together and last weekend I stuffed the (mostly complete) engine back in the frame. This is my last week to work before Christmas hiatus, so with any luck I'll be ready to fire it up before long.
What remains is to install a battery and test the electrical system, close up the engine cases (waiting on some clutch parts), and terminate and attach the sensors that mount to the engine i.e crank position and cam sync.
Wish me luck...