Anji,
About 10" of snow today in the Chicago area, so, no riding likely. The bike is apart anyway for the inevitable winter repairs and modifications. I changed from a 21t to 22t engine sprocket to move the sweet spot up to a higher speed. I probabaly would have gone to 23t, but 22 is what I had and I figured I'd give it a try. I had forgotten how may nuts and bolts must be loosened to get the two chains to the correct tension, not to mention aquiring the correct chain links for the just-right length. Next, valves and valve guides.
Anyway,good to hear of your progress. That must be a very nice shop you have there. I think I can speak for everyone in saying we all look forward to new pics. I would especially like to see pics of this bike in one of your remote tour locales.
Happy new year,
Ricahrd L.