Parts, Paint and Polish

Well after a long hard weekend, there isn't a whole lot to show. We are getting to the point where most of the big things are done and we are into the details. We worked 15 hours this weekend and most things look the same still!

We did get the motor into the frame, but not all mounted.

The tank and the rear fender are off to the painters (Kenny). He is going to finish the body work (getting the lines 100% true) and then I'm going to use his booth to prime, paint, clear and polish them.

Most of the weekend was spent sanding and painting the rest of the little parts we need for the bike. Sunday we get into the front end and started sanding and polishing the triple trees and forks.

The trees took around 3 or 4 hours. The forks will take a lot more. I have 3 hours into one, and its not even close yet. I am still hitting it with 200 grit! (400, 800 and 1,200 left to go - and then the polishing!)

The boys helping me in the shop!


The motor sitting in the frame. Ready to get mounted this week.


My boys in the shop with me this weekend, helping sand the little parts and paint! The oldest is mine. The younger is my sisters.

The rear hub after sanding.

The rear hub after painting. Still needs buffed.

New and old head light (new on the left)


Triple trees after sanding and polishing.

First pass at one of the forks. Now time for 5 to 6 hours of sanding!!!!