Handsome Rob

Back at it. Again. The bouncetail's getting a bit of a facelift. New wheels, more imposing tires, lower the front end, smaller tanks, drop the rear fender etc.....

The curvy bits are actually a breeze! Turning around in a parking lot on the other hand....... slow maneuvering really takes some muscle.

WIZARDRY!!!! I tried literally everything.

I have no clue what's going on with the photos. It doesn't matter what I do with them, the forum wants them upside down. I guess maybe do a headstand?

I had my first real ride yesterday afternoon, just 6 miles to make sure nothing fell off, seized up or exploded. The foot clutch took a little getting used to (stalled twice) & adjustment when I got home. This afternoon went much better! I'm learning to give myself more turning room at junctions, (sharp turns, long forks, high bars & an on/off switch clutch do not make for happy bedfellows) & found the best foot position for clutch slipping. I have to say, she's a lot more comfortable than I remember hardtails being & rides beautifully!

If I'm honest, I'm a little concerned about using the foot clutch. I tossed an extra plate in the stack to do away with Harley's famous self destructive spring plate & now it's a bit of an 'on-off' switch. I know for a fact I'm going to stall at every Junction for a while, so I need to avoid traffic for a bit

Hah! No. I went with P0SH1 since my other bike is kinda the ratty one. That's going back on the bench next..... I have a vision:

Thanks man, that means a lot! I've got my fingers crossed for a first ride on Sunday. It won't be far though! Literally just a couple of miles to start getting the cylinders & rings bedded in & smoothed out. If nothing falls off, i might run it again after she cools down

Okay, I read it in the wrong tone of voice! Yeah, not many anymore!

Thanks, I think?

I still need to fit the new sprockets, but she's finally all together!

I knocked these little removable luggage racks at lunchtime yesterday. They still need cleaning up & mirror polishing (ugh... stainless) butI'm happy with them so far. I got my front brake bled & working properly last night, too. All that's left is to install an offset front sprocket, spacer for the rear, bolt on the tank & she's done! Fingers crossed for a warm, sunny Sunday!

Hours ahead of you! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1H4jx7BtRL/

Anything's possible!

Nope! Cam timing was spot on. The standoffs I had to fabricate for the ignition back plate were too fat & wouldn't allow it to turn correctly. I discovered that that after this......... . . . .

Hmmmmm...... Might not be this weekend. I need to tear it down to check, but I'm about 50/50 sure I've got my cam timing out by 180⁰

I'm hoping to try & start her up this weekend. No idea how to post a video on here though

ALL THE LIGHTS WORK!!! As does the starter, but it doesn't have oil yet, so I don't want to get too giddy

I have defeated the spaghetti monster!!! All I have left to do, electrically, is connect the ignition switch & coil, then static time the ignition module. A little oil, gas & re-do the front brake & she's basically finished! Until something goes wrong. Which, it will.

I tried that, but I can either afford to finish the build, or pay for the divorce. Not both. . . . Although she's out Saturday night.....

Electricity is witchcraft & I don't believe any of it is real. Cute little inset LED oil & neutral lights....

No green.

Burmp!