Brief 6-month update
Exactly 6 months today since I removed the tupperware.
Unfortunately, nothing new to report in that (painted bits) dept. but I did go out and install some Moto Technique barbacks today. They seem likem they'll be about perfect for what I want to achieve (very minimal rise and setback; about 5/8ths to 3/4 of an inch or so in both planes).
Also removed the old air filter (a K&N that wasn't too dirty), cleaned the lower portion of the airbox as best I could and installed a stock BMW paper filter. That was a real pain and it took me two hours overall! My hands and arms will be a bit sore from wrestling with the airbox and clips. I thought it was supposed to be easy...
Lots of pain, grimacing, cursing and general aggro during that time---but I finally got it seated and the three spring-clips in place. Hope I don't have to do that again for a long time. The spring clips were the hardest part, especially the one way in the back with very little space to maneuver my hands.
So much for complaining. I'm happy to see that the barbacks (which cost around $60 or so) fit perfectly, with no need for longer cables.
I'll fashion a small set of brackets out of some aluminum stock to remount the dash panel whose mounting holes are now a ways apart from the fork tree mounting threads. I wedged the dash pad back in place and will use a couple of long cable ties to keep it in place in the meantime.
This coming week I'll see if my paint guy has any more bits ready for me to bring home and mount up. Until then, here's a couple of photos of what I did today and a shot of my rusty head bolts that I'll probably replace or refurbish before long, too.
I also ordered a can of PJ1 engine case paint today that supposedly is the best match for K-bike black engines. Mine is getting a bit scruffy as one can see from the photo below; it'd be nice to give it a fresh coat once I'm done with the other stuff.
Exactly 6 months today since I removed the tupperware.
Unfortunately, nothing new to report in that (painted bits) dept. but I did go out and install some Moto Technique barbacks today. They seem likem they'll be about perfect for what I want to achieve (very minimal rise and setback; about 5/8ths to 3/4 of an inch or so in both planes).
Also removed the old air filter (a K&N that wasn't too dirty), cleaned the lower portion of the airbox as best I could and installed a stock BMW paper filter. That was a real pain and it took me two hours overall! My hands and arms will be a bit sore from wrestling with the airbox and clips. I thought it was supposed to be easy...
Lots of pain, grimacing, cursing and general aggro during that time---but I finally got it seated and the three spring-clips in place. Hope I don't have to do that again for a long time. The spring clips were the hardest part, especially the one way in the back with very little space to maneuver my hands.
So much for complaining. I'm happy to see that the barbacks (which cost around $60 or so) fit perfectly, with no need for longer cables.
I'll fashion a small set of brackets out of some aluminum stock to remount the dash panel whose mounting holes are now a ways apart from the fork tree mounting threads. I wedged the dash pad back in place and will use a couple of long cable ties to keep it in place in the meantime.
This coming week I'll see if my paint guy has any more bits ready for me to bring home and mount up. Until then, here's a couple of photos of what I did today and a shot of my rusty head bolts that I'll probably replace or refurbish before long, too.
I also ordered a can of PJ1 engine case paint today that supposedly is the best match for K-bike black engines. Mine is getting a bit scruffy as one can see from the photo below; it'd be nice to give it a fresh coat once I'm done with the other stuff.