Finally I was able to haul my ass off to start stripping the wires from the handle bars since they were really darn awful to look at. I'm just doing the left part for now till I get to make a housing for the ignition switch - which is now sitting impatiently underneath my table for a month or so. Instead of drilling the bars top and bottom I just rerouted the wires, took out everything unnecessary namely the blinkers and horn, making sure the Hi and Low beam is working perfectly. Since I also upgraded the wires and got some heat shrink tubing from Gil's electronic pimp, not only did the work looked snazzy clean, but the lights got brighter. Heck with the lumens. It just got brighter. Yo.
Took time out to snap a NOS trademark: the hyper-extended air cleaner, which I prefer to call the "suckah". Almost every other steed has its air cleaner slumped into the carb, we prefer it bulging and out. It's a pretty simple setup, and if one were to ask, you would not believe how easy it is to get the materials right in your own home. It's sturdy, gives access to the carb, and is damn funky. Did I mention it looked funky? It does. It's a drop jaw magnet.
Ed came by for a visit, I thought I was hearing a different bike and I didn't really recognize him coming. Turns out he finally did his 2-into-1 pipes. Laid down real low but just enough clearance for them humps. Ed's bike is a sight to behold for vintage enthusiasts. At first glimpse you wouldn't think it to be a Honda Steed.Anyhow, there's a scheduled ride tomorrow. Bring me back a shirt guys. Medium husky.
