" Tinkering in the garage, without a real clue of what I'm doing "
On first inspection, the parts were of excellent quality and as to their word, it looks like these kits are truly a plug in, without any additional wiring to do....
The only fiddly part of the alterations was the making of blinker brackets, which in true Thruxton custom, I have attached to the " inside rear shock mounts ".. At the moment I have left these in polished stainless steel, but I may convince myself to paint these black one day. I am not quite sure which I prefer just now...
I have posted the steps below to show the before, during and after... I apologise for so many photo's, but I am trying to remain true to the cause of this blog, which is to document the life and times of Suzie
Before I started, with the Rear Fender on
Various Pictures of Completion
All in all, I am extremely happy with the transformation and I can only speak highly of the kit supplied ... It truly makes for a simple job and gives the bike the clean lines that the original cafe' racers were renowned for.
The next piece of the puzzle in the air injection removal kit, which I have, but for now I am to eager to get out for a ride, so it will have to wait for a storm filled day, where I have no choice but to not be out on the open road, looking for the next set of twisties to test the cornering of British engineering at its retro best....
She looks amazing with her transformation. Keep the updates coming.
ReplyDeleteI look forward in seeing what you have in store for her next.
Captain Cahill
GR8 work... we havent caught up for a track day in ages...give me a call ... TBayliss
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