More progress

So today the boys did some more assembly and tying loose ends up. 

The tank and mudguards were sanded down and lacquered with other bolt on parts were added on (foot pegs, brake lever etc.).

The underside of the mudguard was sprayed with stone chip for protection. And to be honest looks quite good black underneath!

The one off bespoke brake lines were made up. 

The rear wheel was put on too.

Mackenzie's view hopefully soon!

Just needed now is the late delivery of the fork seals and its rolling! 

Seat is next on the agenda to be covered whilst its off for wiring. 

POWDER COATING!!

So today Mackenzie and his Dad went to pick up the parts from Maldon powder coaters. With it all in the back of the van, Mackenzie just could not wait to tear the bubble wrap off and get building!

The boys apologise for the lack of photos. Excitement took control and building had to be done!

All finished off in a satin black. Not to everyone's taste but Mackenzie couldn't be happier!

Now small details have to be dealt with such as machining out the new sprocket, waiting for the fork seals and having the shock assembled (they tried and it went horribly wrong which included paint chipping and Mackenzie sulking). Once that's done it's a rolling chassis!

Legitimacy

Whilst waiting for the powder coated parts to be finished Mackenzie received a little hope lifting gift.

The log book has arrived! All legal now with all the major alterations told. That's a big relief!

The big deadline!

Since the boys attended the first ever tripout last year (without bikes sadly) they were desperate to attend the next one on two wheels. Preferably something self custom and self built. 

However the deadline is nearing and with only 46 days left, shit is getting real!

The CC boys will not take defeat as an option so will be working like mad to get it finished! 

Prep for paint

Today's post will be the first post EVER without any pictures!! How boring I know!

With a surprise mention of someone going to the powdercoaters the boys took the opportunity to get it there. So all was stripped, metal was prepped (weld filled, sanded etc.) and all was boxed and labelled. 

(Insert pictures of a frame and parts)

Other parts Mackenzie took home to sand clean and lacquer bare metal parts.

The logbook was also altered and sent off to the dreaded DVLA. All included correct vin and engine numbers and paper work so all should be fine. Fingers crossed anyway!!! 

Brake master mounted

Today was the final day to mount things and what not before dissembling the bike for powder coating prep (clean all welds etc.). 

It was a bit tricky but the boys came up with a solution. As always! It was to be mounted on the down tube with a clever little cable guide modified from a few different cable and lever parts. 

The brake reservoir will simply bolt into the same fixing as the tank fixing.

A little bit of final welding here and there before the we can strip the frame and final weld the tricky underneath bits. 

Next up, disassemble the whole thing and organise paint, seat makers and wiring! 

Last bit of metal fab

The first small electric housing box made up was discussed and then decided it was to go. Although it was a decent size, the ignition switch was to be housed there and it simply wouldn't fit. 

With a bit of heat it sure did come out!

 

Once the box was out, a quick clean up of the frame rails and some new metal was required. 

A simple net shape was for the new bigger box. Then small slits were cut into the ridges for it all to be bent over and welded into a box!

Next up, that pesky remote master cylinder and it's reservoir is to be mounted!