Hello all,
First job on Friday was to fit the rear mudguard which proved to be a right pain but in the end we got it looking central and correct, next was the oil tank which was straight forward, we fitted an oil switch as the bike was prone to wet sumping.
Next was the front mudguard which caused no problems even the stays fitted well, we made the front one and the rear stay which was a bought item but sadly over an inch too wide so that had to cut and shut.
Leon sprayed the petrol tank, tool box and rear number plate with clear coat................I have had my knuckles rapped by Leon for calling it lacquer..........how am I supposed to know about paint I am but a humble metal basher, I rest my case.
After lunch yesterday we put some oil in the tank, petrol in the carb and after few kicks the engine fired up and ran, we ran it long enough to check oil was circulating, dynamo was charging, engine was a little rough but no nasty noises or smoke and no oil leaks yet.
So next weekend the assembly should be complete and then we can spanner it and check it through but it won't be on the road until March/April as I live on a farm lane which gets really mucky in the winter months between tractors and cattle it's a right mess.
Kind regards to all.
