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Old 06-11-2011, 01:19 AM   #214 (permalink)
bennelson
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Got some work done on the cycle today.

My brother is back in town, so he came over to give me a hand. I don't have any experience with auto body, and he does, so he started some work on the cycle gas tank, filling in the bad spots with Bondo.



A coat each of two different colors of primer would help show the low spots with a little sanding.



The heat wave here is past, instead it was cold and rainy, so we were using halogen work lights to speed up the paint drying.



I also got the battery rack primed and painted, and then reinstalled in the cycle.



We also sketched out where the fuse, ammeter, key, shut-off, and other misc bits would go.



Here's where they will go on the cycle.


I also got the tail/turn lights installed!


Rear brake was adjusted and electronic throttle was installed too.

I can't wait to get the tank painted. That's one of those moments that really starts to make it feel like you're getting somewhere.
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