The new refurbished binnacle looks good, sprayed in metallic gunmetal paint., glass and all electrical contacts have been cleaned. As you can see in the pictures, it is a lot better than it was, if it doesn't look the part on the finished bike then i will procure something retro from the old interweb.
Thus, today i decided to remove the rear brake system, pedals and the wiring loom. The loom worries me a little as i am not sure whether i am going to update the ignition or keep it old skool (and temperamental / unreliable). That said the minimalist electrics and kick start does appeal to me. More reading is needed and a decision is to be made.
Not only did the loom come off, and all an-sundry, i removed the carbs. The rubbers were perished to the other side of pre-history and they look like shite, think a complete strip and clean is totally needed. Oh well, may have to buy a ultra sonic cleaner.
My gorgeous and very understanding wife bought me a set of cafe bars and mirrors for Xmas, the bars look a treat, as you can see. Am loving my project, just the lump to remove. Then the front and rear wheels and suspension. After that the really fun stuff starts. The powder coating and slow reconstitution of a cafe racer.
The engine and carb strip and assembly is going to be revealing and a challenge, although the electrics are the part that scare me, I hate motorcycle electrics.
