Forward controls

[Mr. Wright]

Got the shift rod cut out today.

Wish I would have cut the flutes first before I drill all the holes. They would have looked better between the cylinders too.

now for the polishing. I sanded the tooling marks out of the grooves, then figured I'd use some Q-tip to rub the polish in there. Then I got an idea, and low and behold it works great.

I clipped one in half, and stuck it in the dermal, and ran it on the #1 setting.

Once I get all the grooves done, I'll polish out the rest of it.

 

[Mr. Wright]

Got a bit more time on the shift rod.
this is outside.

Inside on the bike.

Also got the rear fender buffed out. Now starting on the engine, but I've ran out of time for me, so I don't know when I'll get it done.

 

[JeffM]

Nice job.
Dammed if i have the patience.

 

[aspen874]

that's really different, I like it.

 

[BWG56]

Is that front plug wire on all the way?

 

[Mr. Wright]

Is that front plug wire on all the way?

No it isn't, good catch. It was in the way of my picture, so I just set it up there. Doing a little polishing to the engine too.

 

[pknowles]

That engine is looking good

 

[Razorback]

Love the shift rod Shannon. Your not going to find that on the shelf anywhere.

 

[Mr. Wright]

Ok, got a little more time on the bike today. Unfortunately, the wife is feeling a little bit neglected, because I've been gone all week, so this is all I got done.
I removed the sissy bar, and because it is an after market, it's mounted to the rear fender, and not the struts. So I remounted the brackets, and made some plugs for them.

Notice, I did get the rear fender buffed out.
Now back to the forward controls. I had to replace the brake line, because it was to short. So I thought I'd run through how to bleed the brakes real quick.
After installing the new line, I left the fitting at the rear caliper just snug. Filled the reservoir with DOT 5. Then lightly pushed the brake peddle several times to get the air out of the plunger.

Then I loosen the fitting at the caliper to get the fluid through the line.
Then I hooked up the brake bleed pump.

Pulled a vacuum, and bled out the air.

It's not rocket science.
Refill with brake fluid, and check the vent on the cap.

I cleaned the carb while I was there, and a couple other things, and finished polishing out the rest of the bike.


Still have to adjust my new shocks, and change the fork oil

 

[Billy the kid]

Nice

 

[aspen874]

your bike is looking great Shannon!! nice work.

 

[SB03chopper]

Damn Shannon that really looks great. The engine looks like it has never ran, so clean.

 

[PacoPetty]

It looks great Shannon!

 

[Big Frank]

Shannon just wondering how tall are you & what’s your pants length? I’m 6’5” with a 34” pants length. Just trying to figure out what I might need… GREAT Job look’s unbelievable!!!

 

[Big Frank]

Also how long is the shifter linkage from center of bolt hole to center bolt hole?

 

[Steven Proctor]

Wow. Really coming together. Looks awesome!