And so it begins... RCDirty...

This discussion will be fairly tame compared to some of the excellent in-depth threads by Evl, Flexi, et all...but wanted to post some updates to where I am going with the "new" bike...

Plans for this season are to keep things very basic, so I can have everything done by the first hint of Spring weather. Next Winter will likely see a more extensive pull-down to do some refresh and rehab...til then, I'm embracing the patina...

Currently, the wheels are off and at the powder coater, with a set of 2CT's sitting on the shelf waiting for their return. New stoppers on order up front, and a stunningly beautiful titanium exhaust has already arrived from Japan...(thank you Simon)...



Everyday, I catch myself thinking about wailing out of the Sweeper at MCADX Days aboard this thing...

Stay tuned...

Eagerly awaiting the continuation of this thread.

Yep. Looking forward to seeing the progress

opcorn:

GET ON WITH IT!

It had 17s on it?

RC45 Rear...VFR Front...sorted.

Lady Bird?

Did the bike come with them or did you source them?

That's the exhaust...


It's made for Ladybird by Arata...it's gorgeous...

VFR's have notorious charging issues...I'm taking no chances, and converting to a dual setup...

The PO had done it, along with the ride height adjuster...

Very nice. I approve.

I assume that they're getting coated the "right" color...

Correctomundo...

I suggest this decal for the tank:

I was wondering where that went.

So do I......but I have to wait another year I think

Tuned in for sure....thanks for documenting. My favorite thing is to work in the shop........build threads feed the addiction

Are you thinking hardtail bobber or custom fighter?

Neither...Givi racked bagger...it only requires two holes through the tail piece to make it work....

I know a guy in Oz that can fab you up some Coke can shims for your wobbly countershaft sprocket.

Got the BLS peg-lowering kit ordered up yet?

edit: don't forget the belt drive conversion