I will work the cam chain tension issue out another time (no worries, I won't be riding the bike).
Got the stuff back from the powdercoaters (frame, swing arm, complete forks and so on).
Here's the front fork assembly all put together - notice how I used the How-To on here to do the high risers using size 16 sockets.
I will be getting 14" apehanger handlebars. Not sure whether to get chrome ones or gold plated (chrome) ones - something to figure out later.
Frame looks good. Fitted the rear wheel to see how the fender positions in accordance with the wheel and its new tyres.
A little detail thing: I had the belt drive pulley sand blasted, I then masked off the fins and spray painted the pulley assembly in a (heat resistant) dark grey. I used stainless steel bolts and washers for the drive pulley plate. I covered the six M10x1.25 nuts that hold the pulley into place with black nut-covers.
I guess I could have left the drive belt pulley in its original glass-bead-blasted aluminum color, but I was afraid that it would oxidize after a certain amount of time.
Anyhow.
QUICK TO DO LIST- Cam chain tensioner (later)
- Waiting on triple tree bearings (then I can finally mount my forks and have a rolling frame).
- Spray paint rear fender and tank
- Order 14" apehangers (probably gold)
Thanks for watching.