Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Final Assembly

This weekend I was able to finish up the final assembly on the bike. The semi-finale to a 2 year project that has seen me change jobs, states, and marital status.

It started by getting the engine into the frame. Actually, we put the frame onto the engine. I invited my brother, his roommate, and a friend to help out in exchange for some beers and burgers. It was much easier than I expected.


We loaded the bike onto the stand and the fun was ready to begin.


Install the springer front end, kick stand, replace wheel bearings, axle spacers, wheels, brakes, forward controls...


...wooden seathandlebar risers, handlebars, controls, carbs, headlight, license plate mount, oil pan...  


...offset sprocketexhaust, pod filters, custom cables, battery box, tail light...


...electrical, oh electrical...


...gas tank, gas cap, check everything, check it again, fill with fluids...then its out of the garage for a test!

  
Starting her for the first time...very very loud...love it...just hope the neighbors do, too. 


Took her for a quick ride and felt amazing.



Time for some glamour shots.




 And of course, a before and after...total transformation.






Still some work to do: the plan is to ride for a bit, work out the kinks, then have it professionally painted.

Thanks to all who helped along the way, especially my wife. Thanks for being so supportive and understanding! Love you!

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