That's the bike SORN'd and officially off the road from next weekend
Now I've got to start thinking about what work I'm going to do over this winter. Once again there will be a few factors which will determine what I can do. Money is probably the big one although daylight and weather will also cause delays.
I would like to change the tank (again) for a dished five gallon one. I would also like to match the rear wheel with the front.
Those are the expensive things but also the ones which are not entirely necessary. There are a few jobs which are more pressing.
I need to design and fabricate a box to cover the ignition unit which sits beneath the seat on the rear mudguard. I want to make this out of sheet brass and hopefully will begin that soon. If that goes OK I will think about fabricating some brass covers for the wiring loom under the tank. At present the wires are hidden by the tank and a plastic cover. If I go for the "Indian Larry" bobber look the fuel tank will sit on the frame backbone therefore the wiring will be exposed so some form of cover will be needed. The brass look is something that I really want but will need to be careful that I don't overdo it. If I do the paintwork gloss black then I'd like a brass fuel cap, the brass electrics cover and a couple of nuts. That should be enough to look good without being overpowering or tacky. (I hope!)
Then, there's the wiring which needs tidied up and in some places re-done completely. Part of that is fitting the black headlight which will be fitted using the stock wiring. I also must re-do the ignition switch which is currently wired incorrectly as the bike will start in both positions although the lights, indicators and horn will not function in the first position. Don't ask how I found that out!
To make a start I have bought some teardrop mirrors which I will try on the bike this weekend though I'm not going to fit them until the spring.
Then, there's the wiring which needs tidied up and in some places re-done completely. Part of that is fitting the black headlight which will be fitted using the stock wiring. I also must re-do the ignition switch which is currently wired incorrectly as the bike will start in both positions although the lights, indicators and horn will not function in the first position. Don't ask how I found that out!
To make a start I have bought some teardrop mirrors which I will try on the bike this weekend though I'm not going to fit them until the spring.
I'm beginning to think that this is one bike which will never be actually finished, but isn't that the way with customising.
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