This week has been fair for progress. Things have finally started rolling a little, seeing as I pretty much now have all the parts I'm going to need to complete this bike. Except for the exhaust, for one. So, the basic run down on what got done is as follows:
-Reassembled the bottom end of the motor. Took two attempts, as I had to do the crankcase joining twice. Dont ask, it just makes me feel stupid. (See if you can find what I forgot in the first photo that made me reseparate the crankcase.)
-Reassembled brake calipers. Now the discs are the only bit of braking to look into. Might see if I can get the discs re-surfaced.
-Completed the carburettor re-building, except for the polishing of the No. 4 carburettor top. Will only take half an hour or so. All the fibre washers and float needles came in (finally).
Basically, the next move is either start on the frame rebuilding, or continue with the motor. But seeing as the motor is heavy as to lift by myself, it's probably wiser to get a rolling frame ready for engine implanting. Will probably look into the fuel petcocks at some point soon too. I can only imagine how big a mess they're going to be. Hopefully will get away with not having to order bits.
Wheels will require stripping and repainting at some point. Will definately be easier out of frame, so that might be the next move. See how the mood is this week as to whether that gets started.
Well, thats basically it in a nutshell for now. I realise I've been slack with this, but keep in mind I've been away for 3 weeks. But its all good now. Well, I'm going to bed now. Much tiredness. Few pictures added for viewing pleasure. Cheers.
Catch you next update.
-Hobbsy
