More Wiring!

I did the rest of the wiring that I could without the engine and ran all of the wires how I wanted them - that's about 95% of the wiring. I have no idea how the wires were originally  run, but I'm satisfied with the way it is.

I've updated the wiring diagrams to indicate the proper wire color (based on what I had available) and wire positions).  I'll post them when the bike is done.

The last step, once the engine is in, will be to wrap all the wire bundles in split braid loom.

I also tried a trick I heard about recently - hiding damaged chrome.  I rubbed a few spots (primarily the axles) with Rub-n-Buff Silver Leaf.  It basically fills the rusty pits in the chrome with a silver wax paste.  I've been told it should last a season, but we'll see.

Fresh Paint and Stripes!

I got my tank and fenders back from O'Neill's Auto Body in New Holland Pa.  Over all it looks great - there's a couple dust specks I may want them to buff out, but that's it.  I think the pinstripes look fantastic - I was worried about those since I insisted on hand striping.

I also shimmed the wheels and got everything else where it should be.  I shouldn't have to mess with the chassis again.

Now I just need my engine back from Tom Cutter at Rubber Chicken Racing and my mufflers from Epco Mufflers.  Cutter was in an accident recently, so that will slow his schedule.  Epco feeds me an excuse whenever I call, but I'm pretty sure I'll get them eventually.

Then I just have to finish the wiring and run the cables once the engine is in!  I think I'll be lucky to have it done this season, but we'll see.