The pre-load adjuster for the shock is mounted off the rear of the exhaust clamp bolt, looks nice and is somewhat protected from damage by the passenger peg.
Another view of the right side, you can see the new M5 Works handlebar, which was sourced from
ca-cycleworks.com, great place to order parts, and they throw in a mini candy bar with every order.
Shot of the right side, showing the new shifter (stock) which setup to shift in the more conventional manner, than the previous mangled shifter. Take note of the somewhat cleaner region behind the front sprocket (the retaining bolts will be installed).
After removing the steerer, it appears that new steering bearings are required, and have been ordered and should arrive next week (hopefully the fork will also be done next week).
Closeup of the damage to the front wheel, still not sure if I'm going to polish the lip, or just leave it along. I'm going to check on the cost of power-coating next week, and if it's not too outrageous, I might just go that route, or not.
Other side of the wheel is pretty clean, there is one smallish scratch, but that's all.
This guy (or gal, as I don't know how to check the sex of snakes) had been hanging out in the shop all week. A friend from church mentioned how he wouldn't mind having a black snake to keep down the mouse population in his shed, so in lieu of the usual smash and throw on the burn pile, I saved this one for Ron, here's to Ron, a braver man than I.
