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BlueCollar

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3. Time for an update
Mon Jul 15, 2013, 06:54 PM
Jul 2013

So it's been awhile...but hey, it's 105 degrees out in Fort Worth these days.

So I ordered up some parts and they came in so I'm starting on the re-assembly. So far just trying to work things into alignment. Next steps are the triple-tree and front fork reattachment followed by the wire harness



Oil tank in frame

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View looking forward

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Smaller battery opens up space for the horn which usually lies oil soaked under the tray

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I think I’ll use some rubber spacers or foam to go under the tank. I’m not comfortable with
The bolt into the bottom of the tank.

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A good representation of the frame paint colour

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Oil Tank cover and Fuel Tank positioned

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Battery side cover positioned – Not wholly comfortable with fit yet

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Note to self – Attach this little bastard to the oil tank BEFORE you put the tank in next time

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The roll pin for the fuel tank cap was less than cooperative, but plenty of padding prevented damage to the tank

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The tools I used to install the pin. Awl to align the holes and cap, brass punch to drive the pin, and hammer

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A build has to start somewhere... [View all] BlueCollar May 2013 OP
Sweet ride. Keep us posted. Scuba May 2013 #1
I like the direction you're headed. JohnnyRingo May 2013 #2
Time for an update BlueCollar Jul 2013 #3
Looks good. JohnnyRingo Jul 2013 #4
original frame was black BlueCollar Jul 2013 #5
Man, that looks gorgeous. EnviroBat Dec 2013 #6
This one is all paint BlueCollar Dec 2013 #7
Nice paint! Albertus Dec 2014 #8
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