2008 March 03: Disassembly (2.50 hours)

Updated: 2008 March 03

Removed the rear fender.
Removed the complete wiring harness, labelling each connection as I went. It'll still take some work to get it properly sorted when I put everything back together, but the labels will help.
Removed the handlebars and the complete brake system.
Removed the steering stem and drove out the bearing races. The bearings are notchy. I'm not sure if it is due to hardened grease or worn out components.
Removed the VIN tag by using a rolling head pry bar inside the steering neck to pry each rivet outward. Once the rivet popped loose, it was a simple matter of grabbing it's head with a pliers and twisting it out. No damage done to the VIN tag.
Removed the steering head lock. I didn't have the key, so I drilled it out.
Frame is now completely bare and ready to be blasted and powder coated. I need to gather up a few more bits and pieces and make sure I have everything together before I make the run down to the powder coater.