Re: Project Gretta: The evolution of a confused '74 360
Okay, back to some build updates!
I got the wiring done save the headlight and running light on the tail and tag lights. Coils in, switches in, LEDs installed and wired, rear brake light switch done. Tail light wires ran, Reg Rec wired in, plug wires installed, battery wired, neutral indicator finished along with headlight switch being wired.
Needless to say my hands are skinned and burned front twisting wires and solder and heat shrink...oh my!
The good news is, it is done right. every connection soldered and heat shrink. Every connector done with sealed connections. All wires cut to fit exactly, and I am quite confident in this wiring. It is no frills, no excess, bare minimum and clean. It's crazy how long it takes though!!!!
So now we come to the badges. I just don't think they look right on here. It definitely needs something, I just don't know what. I have spent hours looking for the right emblem with no avail. I thought about decals, but I really like the 3d emblems. Help me fellas, find me some cool shit!
Tomorrow I have to re adjust the front brake which should be fairly easy. And then the upholstery starts.
I broke down and bought a set of Mikuni VM32 round slides; Dot a new throttle lever and cable along with pods too. I'm sure you've all seen the ebay special. I looked for CRs everywhere. Cyclex wanted $500 just for the carbs. Too much. The used ones are just that...used. Not that I'm scared of that, but by the time I got them jetted and bought cables to fit etc. etc., I would have way mucho moolah in them, and with the Mikunis, I get ti all in one package, pre-jetted with everything I need for less than $400 dollars. So the fuel issue will have to come next. New filters and lines. I have a weird issue going on with the petcock on the Duc tank. They both appear to be left hand side petcocks. When the right one is installed with the fuel lever toward the outside of the bike, the fuel nipple points forward. I don't know exactly how to source the correct one, because I don't know exactly what they used here. It almost looks as if it is threaded with 3/8 NPT. I'll have to search around for it since it isn't a stock part it makes it difficult.
I didn't get enough done today. I made the 2 hour trek and picked up the new project. It is a 1982 HD Sportster Ironhead. Look for the thread start in the Bob and Chop section.
But anyway, on to the pics!
In progress wiring:
Recessed bolt heads on the seat mounts for the rec/reg mounting plate. This way the seat still sits flush:
The new dash. I found an old aluminum fan blade in dads scrap pile that is right around 1/16 plate and cut it out of the blade. It looks much better than the lexan.
before: Lexan:
After: Aluminum
The "bike on" indicator...proves the wiring works! comes on when the key is switched to on. Headlight is on a switch so I can kill it when not in use...this will keep me from killing the teeny battery by leaving the switch on. Also shown are the neutral and high beam indicators:
Rear brake light working from pedal:
I'll get some pics of the brake switch bracket tomorrow.
I have to order a front brake assembly with a built in switchto operate the brake light from there. I want nothing on my bars, and I'm running drum front so I can keep it clean. I'll probably use something off of a dirt bike. The key switch is the kill.
Salem says thanks for watching....he is a good shop dog even though I can't talk him into wiring with me!
Stay tuned for more action, and as always, lemme know your thoughts!!! 8)
Ill hit you up when I get there.
