2009 February 10: Miscellaneous cleaning and assembly (3.50 hours)

Updated: 

  • Used a wire wheel to remove the existing paint off of the oil cooler and the oil tank.
  • Primed and painted the oil cooler and oil tank.
  • Zinc plated both the special fasteners that secure the bottom of the side covers in place.
  • Mounted the right side bottom side cover fastener.
  • Mounted the right side fuse panel bracket, complete with wire retaining clips and fuse holders.
  • Cleaned up the existing wiring loom and associated components. Removed the add-on harness for the Pacifico Fairing.
  • Cleaned up the dash, inside and out.
  • Removed the anodized finish from the left side clutch assembly. The original finish was half missing and I wanted a uniform finish.
  • Lubricated the speedometer cable.