Detachable frame...

Finally, I got around to getting the frame away from the rear wheel. Was going to do it by unbolting the swingarm from the frame, but due to not having a 27mm socket when I needed one, I went a different way about it. Same end result though.
Will be loading the frame onto a mate's ute to take back to Inverell this weekend. Must try and get it sandblasted, welded and painted if possible this weekend. Being a 4 day weekend, I reckon it's doable. Even if I do tend to slack off.

In a sense, it could be said I made it half-way through this project, seeing as the bike is completely disassembled. Maybe thats just an overly optimistic way of looking at it too... Something tells me the next half is going to be the hard part.

Cheers.
-Hobbsy

Cleaning and continuation

Brake lines came back from the workshop yesterday, came up pretty good. Pricey, but what isn't nowadays? Now the lines are done I'll get started on the calipers. With any luck the insides of them will be in good nick.
Getting back into finishing the carburettors, on to No.3 carby. Will order the float valve needles and seats probably next week, so should have the carbs done so they can go in.
Next weekend being Easter, I'll be taking the frame back to Inverell to get sandblasted and fixed up. Once I get that done, it'll be a whole lot easier to get started with putting things back on.
Last thing, finally got around to sorting out the garage. I can walk around without taking out my shins now. A few photos posted up too.






Cheers.
-Hobbsy

Wow, an update.

I just realised it's actually been more than a month since I've actually updated anything here. But to make it even worse, it's because I've been slack up to the point I haven't done anything since the last post either. Just been waiting for the right motivation I suppose.
Finished removing brake lines this afternoon, and took them around to the brake and clutch place down the road to get them re-made into stainless braided lines. They should be back tomorrow.
I've now gotten the mindset that it's time to get back to getting everything ready for re-assembly. Will have to look into perhaps getting the fenders re-chromed. The engine is ready to have the crankcase split, so there's a job for this week / weekend.
Plenty to do, and I wont get it done by sitting back. Time to get back to work I suppose.

Cheers.
-Hobbsy