Update on rebuild of my '99 RSV

[YamahaLarry]

I began assembly Saturday morning. All parts (27 of them) at that point had been painted with HOK colors (candy) but lacking pinstriping. So, I started with the most difficult piece that requires no pinstripes, the inner faring.

 

And I thought it was aggravating to disassemble. Assembly is 3x aggravating, especially when you have bad case of CRS and can't remember correct procedures for getting the meter and cassette installed. Put in meter, found out that it must be in the cage (or whatever it is called) and then had to take it back apart, put cassette in place first, then reinstall the cage that holds it all. Was also a PIA getting all the wires in the faring and getting it mounted on the forks and getting all the wires routed correctly. Had to quit early to go to an event and finish up next morning.

 

But, got inner fairing all done, finished up Sunday morning tidying up the wires with ties and put in a brighter headlamp.

 

Then, loaded up all the parts that require pinstriping and off to the paint shop to meet the painter. We had to sand all the parts (the clear coat) with 800 grit. Tried to use the Finesse Striper kit that I ordered and it would not make the tight radii on the tank or saddle bags and around headlight. So, we had to hand mask all 3 stripes, paint them 1 at a time and remask (3 different colors used). We finished up at 5:30 this morning, then I had to work a regular shift.

 

Came home, took a couple hour nap and back at it. Got the rear fender all assembled and installed on the bike. Did an electrical test. All lamps are working, radio (only front speakers) and all seems to work.

 

I think I have the most difficult parts done, other than I am changing out the antennas to the black shorties. That will take me a few hours to do. My adapters are incorrect and will have to create my own.

Edited August 18, 2015 by YamahaLarry

[etcswjoe]

Sounds like it is coming along nicely, looking forward to seeing the finished product.