I think I’ll put all the electrical junk under the seat. Looks like it will work nicely, just need to change how I was going to mount the oil tank.
20th May 2012
Notes: 2
So I pulled the bike out of the corner where its been sitting half the winter. This does not necessarily mean that I will get anything accomished, but at least I’ll be shamed everytime I go in the garage.
Working on the adapter plate for Yamaha gas tank mount points. I’m trying to work around the stock mounting points just in case it ends in disaster and I have to go with a stock Honda tank.
Take a butt-load of photos during the tear-down phase, even if you’re confident in your ability to reassemble a component. Make sure you get several different angles - in this world of digital there is no such thing as too many pics.
I can’t decide if I want to use the stock speedo and tach. I took them apart and have started getting them cleaned up. I was really happy with how the chrome backs cleaned up, I would just need to order new face decals and rubber surrounds. My main issue with the stock setup is that they are gigantic. I’ll probably rebuild them either way, and sell them if I don’t use them.
Oil tank mockup #2 (note my rad taping skills). I think I’m getting pretty close, just need to decide where I want to put the filling cap.
My trusty assistant.
Good-bye tabs, I hope I don’t need one of you later.
- Camera: iPhone 4
- Aperture: f/2.8
- Exposure: 1/15th
- Focal Length: 3mm
The bike has been relegated to a sad little corner in the garage, waiting patiently for Christmas to be over so I can get back to work.
First mockup of the new oil tank. I like how it matches the angles of the frame, but i’m not really happy with it. It’s also won’t hold enough oil.
- Camera: iPhone 4
- Aperture: f/2.8
- Exposure: 1/15th
- Focal Length: 3mm
