Clouds GS Restoration Log

[cloudbreakmd]

Hmmm... No feedback except from Tracy? Guess it's just me, him and the crickets

[tracy borchert]

looking good

Looking good cloud, Hows those side covers coming? What's you idea for mirrors, stock or something a little bit smaller? What's up with your original tank and side covers? Tracy

[cloudbreakmd]

I am going to use black square mirrors. I have brand new side covers but I need to order color matched rattle cans and some clearcoat. The original tank and panels are being put away to someday be repainted. This way I can switch between the two sets of bodywork if I get tired of one color

[tracy borchert]

The original tank and panels are being put away to someday be repainted. This way I can switch between the two sets of bodywork if I get tired of one color

Hey, good thinkin cloud! , that's alot cheaper than my option of repainting, though this last color option should take awhile to wear on me.(hopefully)

[cloudbreakmd]

I can't win... The tach I bought is the wrong one. It fits but it is not the same face as the one that was broken. Don't get me wrong though, it should work. And yes, I am crazy enough to care.

[cloudbreakmd]

Last bit of parts ordered this morning. From tank cushions to more shiny new hardware. The bike should look practically new. Ha ha ha... and I was going to buy a new Triumph Bonneville before restarting this project. \\/


But I'll tell you... It better start and run like a dream after dumping all this time and money into it. 8-[

[cloudbreakmd]

I take that thing about ordering parts back. I still have to find a fuel level sender. Then I really mean it. No more parts.

When this is done, I will compile a crazy long boring list. Okay, 2 in the morning and time for bed.

[UncleMike]

I might have a spare fuel-level sender.

Perhaps we can trade for one of your black and gray left side panels?

[duaneage]

This way I can switch between the two sets of bodywork if I get tired of one color

I have two sets as well, 20 minutes and your bike is a different color.

[cloudbreakmd]

I might have a spare fuel-level sender.

Perhaps we can trade for one of your black and gray left side panels?

Mike,
I did look for you in my storage spot, but the panel I had was damaged (tabs were broken).

[UncleMike]

Mike,
I did look for you in my storage spot, but the panel I had was damaged (tabs were broken).

How does it look on the outside? My tabs are broken as well...AND it's cracked.

[atvpyrofreak]

I take that thing about ordering parts back. I still have to find a fuel level sender. Then I really mean it. No more parts.

SURRRRRRE ya do :-D. Ill believe it when I see it.

[cloudbreakmd]

SURRRRRRE ya do :-D. Ill believe it when I see it.

lol

Sadly you are not the only one to say that

[yasser]

She's coming along.

Zip strip on the clutch? Neat covers on the cams. I never cared for the Suzi brake light and yet retain stock on mine. Have you considered an alternative? Are you happy with the directionals?

[cloudbreakmd]

Yasser,
The zip tie was to help me crank the motor with one hand while we set the bike up. As far as the directionals... they are being changed. I am going for a close to stock looking bike minus the V&H system.