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Status, Updates, and General Rambling
02/27/2000 7:50 am -
Well, looks like I got caught with my pants down this year.
(That's just a figure of speech, by the way). What I mean is, there has already
been a few days this year that it would have been nice to take a ride, which is fine,
except for one small problem. My bike is nowhere near ready to ride! All the body
work is off, headlight assembly, brackets, tank, steering damper.......you get the
picture. Don't worry, it's not crash repair. At least not this time. I am preparing
all the body work for a fresh coat of paint. The brightest yellow I can find. Prior to
doing that, I filled in the front turn signal holes (more on that later), and have to
finish getting them smoothed out and ready for paint. I am almost ready to get the paint,
and take the stuff to my friend who is doing the paint work for me. As soon as I get it
put back together, I'll try to get some pics of it. It should be unique. As for the front
turn signals, they are now in the ram air ducts, tucked in out of harms way. Remember, my
airbox mod rendered the ducts useless anyway, so it don't matter. I'll be fabricating new
lenses and mounts for inside the carbon-looking piece. I haven't fully got that part
figured out yet, but it shouldn't be too bad. It should give it a nice integrated
look when I'm done. Well, that's about all for now. Until next time, keep the shiny side
up!
Jim
03/07/2000 6:00 pm -
Finally. I got my paint/primer/reducer/hardener that I've been waiting to get. (The income
tax return finally came). I also got the body panels the way I want them to be. My front signal
holes are all nice and smooth now, and my tank is ready too. Unfortunately, it looks like I'll
be waiting for another week yet, because my friend who's doing the painting is in Daytona this
week. Must be nice, huh? I'm really starting to miss out on some mileage, it's about 70 degrees
here right now. Oh well. I'll catch up. Later!
Jim
05/20/2000 1:30 pm-
Haven't had an update in a while, been alot going on. Well, it's back on the road!
Paint came out good, and so did the custom front turn signals. I took a few pictures of it,
but I haven't gotten them developed yet. I also took a few pictures of my airbox, so I can
clarify the mods for a few folks. My next step will be to have some vinyl graphics made to
replace the stock stickers. Then I think it will be pretty much done. For the time being,
that is. See ya'.
Jim
Friday, 07/28/2000 10:30 am-
Sorry I haven't been in touch in a while, been kinda busy. I haven't really done much serious
riding this year yet either. Bummer. Unfortunately, I still haven't got the pictures developed
yet. I'll get them here when I do. Soon I'll have more pics to snap, as I am planning on having
the vinyl graphics cut and applied, either later today, or tomorrow morning. They had to special
order the one color, so there was a bit of a delay. I'm looking forward to the end of August. It'll
be our annual pilgrimage to Pocono Raceway for the Cycle Festival. I think this year, though, they
went back to calling it the "Pocono Cycle Jam", like they used to. Always a good time. If you have
the chance, I highly recommend getting there for the festivities. Gary Rothwell, British stunt rider
extrordinaire will be there, as well as the various racing classes they have, and all the vendors
in the pit area, selling parts, clothing, etc. I'ts just a blast. Tickets are $35.00 each, and that
gets you into the track, infield, pits, and all, and they are good for the whole weekend. They are
available at Ticket Master. Check it out! See ya!
Jim
