Slow but sure progress. Pre-assembled the swing arm and rear wheel spindle to make sure everything is there and fits ! The front wheel / hub now all assembled. Just waiting for the front brake caliper to arrive then I can prep, paint and install.
The rear caliper came apart OK and the piston / bore is good, so I’ll order a seal kit and we’re GTG. Couldn’t resist a swift wire brushing and paint in Black texture paint!
New rear sprocket attached ready for final assembly of the rear wheel – just need to find the mounting nut that pinged off the bench and has thwarted all attempts to find it.
Speedo and R/C cables have been stripped / cleaned / oiled and reassembled ready for installation.
Second spray of Gunk on the motor today – it’s going to be a bit of a mission to prep it for paint.
The paint arrived today – “Zinc Yellow” and is spot on for the shade I had hoped for. I’ll be painting my Vanguard Estate Hot Rod the same colour ! Bonus it’s on special offer at the moment, so I’ll get another 2.5 litres JIC.
Tomorrow will be a paint prep day – mudguard, seat and side panels. The tank is still a couple of days away from being properly patterned, then I can prep that.
I need a pair of GOOD fork top nuts if anyone has any ???
