With the engine, transmission and cradle complete, I moved on to preparing the top part of the frame. I ran a thread renovator through all of the threads to clean them up and remove any stray powdercoating and cleaned up the top suspension unit mounts.
I then reinstalled the steering head bearing cups and the top and bottom fork clamps.
While I had good access, I fitted the battery tray and the lower part of the rear mudguard, which also forms a little tool store.
And in quick succession, I reinstalled the fork legs and the front wheel. I temporarily installed one of the rear shocks to hold the back end up (I'm waiting for some new bushes to arrive so I can mount them properly) and I could then get her back on her own two wheels again for the first time in several years.
I've temporarily fitted some handlebars so I can move the bike around more easily, but these won't be the ones I use permanently. I can't find any standard type handlebars that are narrow enough to fit down the side of my house and still give me enough "real estate" to mount all of the required levers and controls. So I've had to be quite inventive in how I set the handlebars up. Watch this space!
She's looking very black and stealthy - I'm looking forward to getting the carbs, exhausts, crash bars and grab rail fitted to give a bit of bling!
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