Yes the Project has continued and has progressed quite far.
The wiring, which I focused on in my last update, (yes I know September last year), is basically done. I haven't blown any fuses recently, so I think I found all (hopefully all) my mistakes. All the lights work, radio works, all indications light up, and the blinkers blink. The motor turns over and I recently wired the spark plugs and had spark at all 6 plugs. So I still need to add coolant and complete installation of fuel lines from the tank. And YES I need to put fuel in the tank. I have been holding off because once I add gas to the tank repairs to it become more difficult. Yes I know until I add fuel I will not know if there is a problem with leaks. And I really do not want to use water as it is very hard insure it is all out.
Well what have I done?
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| I made a luggage rack for the back of the bike. |
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| I manufactured supports for the mufflers |
And I mounted the saddle bags
You may be asking what have I been doing with the rest of my time.
Well I started riding my bicycle, So far I have completed three organized rides. One in Solvang (52 miles), one in Chico (62 miles), and the local Tour of the Unknown Coast (62 miles) which I road with my biking partner Doug. The training for these has been keeping me busy. We ride about 90 miles a week just to try to stay in shape and keep our aging bodies moving.
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| Solvang 1/2 Century March 2015 |
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| Humboldt County TUC Metric Century May 2015 |
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| Chico Wildflower Metric Century April 2015 |
So now I need to get back to working on the other bike the motorcycle. In the next few weeks I hope to be adding coolant, finally adding fuel to the tank and for the first time starting it up (my fingers are crossed). Once I get it running I will take it to the upholstery shop to get the seat done. Than focus on the side panel, which I am thinking I will try to learn to fiberglass. Maybe not?
