Sunday, 27 March 2011

Rear mud guard

I had a painting session. I got some spray enamel and the exhaust hangers, rear mud guard spreaders and and the brake lines. I had previously washed the braided lines withe Swafega which brought them up a treat. I created a sort of spray both and gave the items four or five coats of paint during the evening. By the time I go to them late the next day they were completely dry. I offered up he rear mud guard. No surprise it was a good fit. I sorted out the right length Stainless bolts, washers and nuts. It was just a case of fiddling under the mud guard to place the nuts and tighten them up. Next I fitted the indicator bar and the rear/brake light cowl. I rooted out the rear mud flap and rear/brake light lens. I gave them a wash and set then aside.

I tighten up the bolts on the rear suspension. I took ten minutes to polish up the panniers frames. The previous owner had lacquered the frames but now it has yellowed. I think I have a job on there.

I go the front brake calipers out of the box and dry fitted them. The brake lines are ready. I just need to get the brake pads.