Anyway... the coolest thing is that I figured out how to set up the locking mechanism. As I looked at it more with the two pieces of the tail together, I figured out a way to rig the old holding piece on to the back of the tool bag holder. I clamped it all in to test it and it actually works better than the original way. And I only really need a small block of wood and 2 screws, and no cutting of the cable either. So I'm stoked to have that out of the way. I could have also manufactured a piece of metal to do the trick but the wood is easier and doesn't make any difference where it is. I've actually already started on rewriting the installation instructions with lots of photos so I can post that for other people to use.
I've picked up all the paint. I watched the video that the paint guy told me to watch but it didn't teach me anything. I think he ordered the wrong one. My Oracle Demon/Halo lights came in from Advanced Automotive Concepts and I've read the instructions for them about 5 times now. That's gonna be another interesting installation, but totally kick ass looking. As far as lighting goes, this is probably the coolest upgrade you can make. I actually called the large local motorcycle dealer's service department and asked them if they could do it. After hearing them sorta wonder what I was talking about, I decided that I was probably best to just do it myself.
I also got the wheel strips. I got reflective white 7mm pin stripes to put around the outside edge of the rims. And they look really cool.
So the next step is really the painting and the headlights. I plan to start that Monday night and try to get the thing painted and squared away by Saturday if that's at all possible. The first track day of the year is Saturday and I'd love to make that with the new custom ride.
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