More Bits !!!

Well, today, Tuesday 8th November, MORE bits arrived!!
The new original throttle grip came, and more importantly, the rear wheel spacer arrived. I would have liked to have fitted this today, but, as usual, stupid work got in the way! That and feeling like crap due to a cold bug which Donna, more worryingly, has also got. Ironically, it would seem we caught it at the vets!! Should have got a shot while we were there!
As the weather is also pretty crap this week, I think I'll get it all sorted at the weekend, when the new thermostat should be here as well. I will then be ready to fill up with oil, coolant, and maybe, if I dare, some fuel and give it a kick!!

Bonfire Night

Well, today is or will be, bonfire night, Nov 5th. A nightmare for Mac, one of our hounds, but the other Louie is not botheed with it all.
Anyway, back on the bike front, have now got both wheels on, although the back wheel is missing a spacer, which explains quite a lot, such as, wheel had rubbed away part of the upper chain guard, and the opposing side swing arm. I'm amazed the previous owner actually rode it and stayed alive!!
Anyeay, I've managed to get a replacement, new, spacer from good old E Bay for £6.99, a bargain, especially as they are not produced anymore!!
I'm hoping that it arrives on Monday, then  I can complete the back end. The front end is done, apart fron fitting the front mudguard, or for any Americans, the front fender! I have fitted the speedo cable, new front pads, although I still need to repair the master cylinder. It looks like I'll have to buy a replacement piston assy for it, but it's not expensive.
Have still got trouble sorting the side stand, and have not as yet decided exactly what to do. I've fitted the small replacement one that I bought, as the latest big one ended up to bloody big!! I'll get there though, it may be just need to get a pice welded on to extend the short one, which would be good, as it really is a strong piece of kit.
The chain, which looks almost new, has been bathed in a pool of gear oil, and is now hanging and draining in the workshop. Once the spacer arrives, I can fit the front sprocket, chain, front sprocket cover, and importantly, the neutral switch wire. There is still quite a bit to do, and it's a bit frustrating as money is always a factor, but it is making progress, although sometimes it's one step forward and two back.

New Arrivals!

Wahay!!
Today has seen the arrival of the new Metzler Karoo rear tyre, and a new inner tune with Rim tape.
I fitted the rim tape, and rushed it all round to Frost Tyres, where John soon had it all in one piece for the princely sum of £5.
Well worth it. Now looking forward to friday, when, after taking the dogs to the vets for their kennel cough vaccinations, I shall be getting a lot of stuff done.
Trial fitted the stand to a spare frame lower today too, and it fits perfectly. Hope thats the case actually ON the bike, but I'm sure it can be adapted if need be.

Anyway, friday hoping to fit both wheels, stand, chain, chain guard, front sprocket and guard.
In true Edd China fashion, I may need my mate Paul to help me on that bit as it's quite heavy, but it will probably end up being wife Donna instead!!
If it stays fine, maybe fit some bodywork, in fact it'll be nearly done!! Nah, a bit to do yet, but it's going the right way.