Nearly two years later and she is finally done. When I say "done", I don't mean finished as there are still several things I want to do, but she runs and rides and is basically complete.
First, I want to sincerely thank everyone that has had a hand in helping me rebuild my bike. Two years ago I nearly killed myself and destroyed the "cafe racer" incarnation of Nixon. The amazing friends I have met on this forum quickly rallied around me and supported me with encouragement, parts, labor and inspiration. You cannot begin to imagine how thankful I am to have become a part of this DTT family. Well, maybe you can.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Kiley for all the parts you gave me, the amazing paintwork on the tank, and the advice and support over the last few years. Also thank you for opening your shop and your home to me and my dad, and the rest of the guys to help rebuild her. I owe you a lot more than a few cases of brew.
Thank you Andrew for helping me make the custom battery box and turn signal plate and for all of your assistance during those late nights at Barber. Without your help I would not have had a bike to put together. It means a lot to me.
Thank you Junior for all of the fab work you did for me. You had no idea who I was but you didn't care, you just helped. You are awesome my friend.
Thank you Rich for the tank, it really makes the bike what she is, and for building the wheels. Thank you Troy for all of the wisdom, advice and physical help. Thank you Eric for the bars. Also, thank you Chris, Keith, Eddie, Travis and everyone else that helped turn a wrench.
You guys helped get from here:
To here:
I plan on having a friend take some proper glamour shots for me soon.
Plans for the future:
Get it tuned (still fouling plugs)
New tires (street biased dual sports)
New Chain
New taillight (it got waterlogged at the Meltdown)
Swingarm mounted rear fender
Removable pannier on the right side