Some more parts have arrived, and the weekend brings some time to play in the garage. I test fitted the carbs, and came up with a solution using one fuel injected intake manifold on the vertical cylinder, and one (modified) carbureted intake manifold on the horizontal cylinder. This will lead to a number minor tweaks - the right frame crossbrace needs to be modified a hair, and the throttle cable stops on the carbs need to be moved so they are facing "forward" to allow a more direct cable route. I'll also need to the modified intake manifold welded up. The tank also came in, and while I am waiting for some OEM parts (the rubber mounts for the front of the tank), I put it on the frame to get a sense of how it looks (so far). Coming along, but lots more to do!
A few more pics: Beat up old numberplate (I'll spend $20 for a new one) as a mockup. Koso Gauge test-fit into the bracket. The frame was left at Iron Craft overnight, and Brent did his usual impeccable tig-welding on the shock mount, as well as the front bracket (to the steerer tube), and the frame bushing. As I've said before, every time I think I'm getting handy with the torch, I see what Brent can do and I'm humbled! Big thanks to buddy Wilson who donated an old 900ss shock for mockup purposes. Scored some Sato monster rearsets for a good price from Japan. I won't have to worry about mounting footpeg brackets to the frame. I do need to source a M10x1.50x65mm allen bolt though! Right hand side. As I've done up a race wiring loom from a SS carbed harness before, I attacked one that I had... Much simpler and cleaner! Could probably do away with the fuse box altogether (there's only 3 active fuses left) but as it is, I can mount it somewhere pretty cleanly. Placed an order with Liam at Fastbike Gear for a bunch of ignitech parts!
