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Message started by Holly on 01/21/13 at 09:12:27

Title: Ryca build - ready for paint!
Post by Holly on 01/21/13 at 09:12:27

Update! I fired up the electrical last weekend and everything worked fine the first try. I was shocked! I should have extended the key switch from the battery end for ease of installation, but it's manageable. 5 strands of 14g wire, wrapped, makes for a pretty sturdy bundle to route along the frame.

After reading about options for the horn, I replaced the stock horn with a smaller unit and tucked it under the tank a bit. I cut and joined the gauge wiring with the handbars turned left .... fortunately the wiring has just enough slack when they're rotated right. Total rookie mistake. :-[

Futzed around with the decomp lever for about half a day. Most of that was spent modifying the stock shift lever but once the pieces were ready, it went together smoothly enough. Not 100% sure how that'll work for me (my height, bike weight, odd location) but I'll give it a go before writing it off and doing something else.

Overall, I'm impressed with this kit. Between the build guides, videos and forum, this project is completely doable for someone like myself - zero experience, but plenty of time, patience and willingness to troubleshoot. I know a lot more about this baby than I did when I started!

Parts are off to paint next month. Still plenty of time before riding season - it's 30-degrees, foggy and super-slick out today. Guh.

Title: Re: Ryca build - ready for paint!
Post by paulmarshall on 01/21/13 at 09:43:18

Looking really good Holly. What color/colour are you going to paint it? :)

Title: Re: Ryca build - ready for paint!
Post by ToesNose on 01/21/13 at 10:29:48

Very cool Holly, great learning experience for you and a great bike! ;)

Title: Re: Ryca build - ready for paint!
Post by Holly on 01/21/13 at 12:12:29

The plan is cream white with blue and orange ... think Gulf-Porsche in Le Mans.

Title: Re: Ryca build - ready for paint!
Post by PerrydaSavage on 01/22/13 at 00:31:51

Can't wait to see the finished results!! 8-)

Title: Re: Ryca build - ready for paint!
Post by ZAR on 01/22/13 at 18:23:01

SWEET!!!!!

You do good work Holly !!!!

Title: Re: Ryca build - ready for paint!
Post by teabowl13 on 01/22/13 at 19:56:37

Yeah! Nice work indeed! Congratulations.
That paint is going to look great on this bike.
:)

Title: Re: Ryca build - ready for paint!
Post by Face on 01/22/13 at 19:59:58

I was kinda hoping you'd go with bright pink to match your hair ! :D

But cream really is a great color, good work!