OK-just couldn't stand it anymore...after seeing those COOL turn signals I had to tell you this is a fantastic post. You've given me some good tips for my project bike. BTW, are you building up one of the Ryca CS-1 Cafe racers? The picture of the clip-ons is the same one they use. At present, I'm 42nd on their kit ship list.

The mailman brought a present.  Fork seals (wipers, bushings, etc.) and carb parts.





Too bad I'll be tied up this weekend with other work.

Many steps before that happens.

Yes. Ryca is having them made up so the 1" LS650 controls and switch pods bolt right on.

Well it's definitely gonna get dull again on it's own.

Temporary primer on the frame to check the smoothness of my welding/grinding/filling/sanding before having it blasted and powdercoated.

There we go, all cleaned, rebuilt and assembled. For now, until it's time to fiddle with the jetting.

It came with a nice protective layer of grime.

I'm thinkin' crinkle powdercoat, or maybe the same color as the frame is going to be.