Das Bike Projekt: What is Left to Do?

People keep asking me if the bike will be done by spring?

So I have sat down and made out a list of what, just off the top of my head, is left to do.

Finish rebuilding Final drive *** completed 3-27-11 ***
Finish wiring the neutral and brake switches and the feed wires to the tail light.***Done***
Install new Rear Brake Linings.*** Done***
Rebuild Rear Shock Absorbers*** completed 3-27-11 ***
Replace the Rear Fender Wires*** completed 3-27-11 ***
Lube splines and re-install Transmission*** completed 3-28-11 ***
Install driveshaft spacer plate,*** completed 3-20-11 *** driveshaft and swingarm***Done***
Do final swingarn adjustment ***Done***
Grease swingarm ***Done***
Take off front wheel, have new tires installed and wheels trued ***Done***
Install final drive***Done***
Install rear fender***Done***
Install headstock bearings
Install all Bowden Cables ***Done***
Replace front Shocks ***Done***
Pack bearings and Re-install wheels ***Done***
Install fuel tank***Done***
Finish solo seat mountings***Done***
Install battery and test electrics***Done***
Fill trans, driveshaft tube, Final Drive and Engine***Done***
Set timing and carbs***Done***
Set points***Done***
Mount exhaust pipes***Done***
Start engine***Done***
re-set points and timing, and valves***Done***
Go for my First ride!***Done*** 120 miles on her so far!

Simple? SURE!

I also need to put a new radiator and electric fans in the 1958 Station Wagon, and do a few things to the 1976 Motorhome to get it ready to sell… And I work 6 day weeks til mid april.

So….. Not likely I will be “done” when the weather gets warm, but I will be CLOSER!

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