Boom! There you go! :) front end in place and I love it!
And look what else turned up today!
The pop up flush cap is a nice touch.
My frame is nowhere near standard now so the brackets that came with the tank are no good. I will need to get some welding done to fix the tank in place. First I need to get the engine back in so I can space the tank correctly.
Getting the bike to the welding shop should be fun. Looks like more expense and I will have to hire a van.
The front end was a little tricky. Fitting the shock was harder than I though it would be. I had to remove both springs. It's amazing how much force it takes to compress them to fit them again. The shock lower brackets sit under the spring retaining screws. The springs when loosened can shoot out like a crossbow bolt. Thankfully I'd done my home work and used a ratchet strap to lower the force and all went without a hitch.
I'm happy with the bars. I was worried after buying them that they may be too far from the seat. But the seating position is perfect for me.
A little stretched and wide so loads of style but not at all uncomfortable, actually I'd say better than the old doner bikes riding position.
An eventful weekend, now time for a beer!
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