So i will update the best i can as i have been pretty stretched thin between school, my job, working on my house, and maintaining my relationship with others in my life. There is a saying in my life that is resonation in me in a profound way lately,
"Life is a search for the time to understand tomorrow".
Time is too valuable lately.
But i digress.
I have completed my wheel truing. I contactef buchanan the day after breaking a spoke, they had a replacement IN THE MAIL in 24hrs. They also waved all the expidition costs, charging me only the costs of the spoke.Amazing company at buchanan.
I then proceeded to mount my tubes and tires.Of course i ruined the paint on one side of my rear wheel in doing so... doing things on your own for the first time is just peachy.more work ahead.
Ive completed the restore on my speedo, shown in the attached pics. I re-flushed and filled my front forks. I have my rolling frame at least
. I had some parts arrive
. Including an antigravity 4 cell, stainless allen bolt kit(engine), magnetic oil plug, and various other small things.
I am now at the point of re-disassembling my engine. While doing this, ive decided to add to my project. I found, what was most likely the issue that parked the bike permanently. My stator housing(where it bolts to the aluminum cover) had a bolt hole basically break. Which allower the stator and rotor to become out of allignment, causing a shorted alternator.
I am glad i took her apart again. I am not glad about having it rewound. But, it allows me to rationalize more updates on my babe.
So, in future posts, i hope to show progress on my engine rebuild. This should include new overbored pistons, light port work on the head, an updated electrical system, and possibly a newer top end.
I hope i can source all the parts my heart desires :s.
Following are the pictures i currently have on my phone. Hit me with any questions and id be happy to oblige.
Sorry if there are typos, im entering this on my phone.