92 GS500E let the project begin.

[The fink]

Well guys and gals, it's been awhile. I think winter where I am is mostly done with. It actually hasn't been bad this year, compared to last.

Iv'e continued to make good progress. Iv'e rounded up about everything I have been in need of. I got new valve shims and have those installed, so I was finally able to button the engine up.
I installed new cables, mine were on the edge of being OK but close to needing replaced. I figured I might as well get new ones. Glad I did. I also sprayed some under coating on the backside of my front fender and rear plastics, I need to do the tank next.

Brakes are all hooked up. The front brake was a breeze to bleed. The rear brake gave me problems. I finally got annoyed and unhooked the reservoir hose and got brake fluid on my master cylinder that I painted. I should of known better than to paint it anyways.
I decided to strip it and order new internal parts for it while I figured out what to do with it.
I finally decided to engrave the phrase "keep on keepin' on".
Over the years since my brothers passing my Mom and I have said that to each other, It's also a good song, and Joe Dirt said it....haha! It's now installed and bled.

I ordered a battery about 3 years ago when I started to accumulate things. I neglected to keep it charged every few months. It's a sealed AGM battery and it will no longer hold a charge. Shame on me for neglecting it. I ordered a new one and it should be here this coming week. Once I get it I will be able to fire the beast up. I'm excited to finally be at this stage with things.
I hope all is well with you all, have a great day!


And for the hell of it, here's my rifle with the bike.

[cbrfxr67]

One of my favorites!  Sweet update!    Thanks for sharing and hope to see more

[The fink]

One of my favorites!  Sweet update!    Thanks for sharing and hope to see more

Thanks cbr, means a lot coming from you, seeing as you have one of the best threads around 

[cbrfxr67]

that turd? 


yours is a diamond compared to it!

[The fink]

[The fink]

She lives!!!!!!!!!

[ShowBizWolf]

 

Very very nice!!!!!

[cbrfxr67]

beautiful!

[The fink]

Very very nice!!!!!

Thanks showbiz! 

[The fink]

beautiful!

Haha! Appreciate it cbr!

[The fink]

For those of you that have followed this thread know about the meaning and importance of this motorcycle to me, as it was my brothers bike. He passed away in 2004. My ultimate goal was to be able to ride it to his grave and get a picture of his headstone with the bike. Yesterday that dream finally became reality. I took apart the bike in 2012, finally started working on it in 2014, and here we are now. It felt surreal to have finally accomplish the goal I set out to fulfill. I hope I've done right by my brother. I've tried to honor him and his memory in the best way I could.

[Sandgroper57]

Man, you've done your brother proud. Beautiful work.

[Big Rich]

Fink, I had no idea...... sorry to hear that.

I think without a doubt, your brother is proud of the work you have done.

[The fink]

Man, you've done your brother proud. Beautiful work.

Thanks man 

[The fink]

Fink, I had no idea...... sorry to hear that.

I think without a doubt, your brother is proud of the work you have done.

Thanks Rich, It was a special project. Lots of love and emotion went in to building it. I appreciate your kind words. 

[qcbaker]

The bike is awesome, and I think it's great that after all your hard work you were able to accomplish the goal you set for yourself. I think your brother would be proud. Great job dude.

[The Buddha]

You have definitely done your brother proud. Very tasteful.
Cool.
Buddha.

[ShowBizWolf]

Very tasteful, I agree!! I'm so glad to see it finished. Outstanding job on the bike of course.

God bless you and your brother <3

[The fink]

The bike is awesome, and I think it's great that after all your hard work you were able to accomplish the goal you set for yourself. I think your brother would be proud. Great job dude.

Thank you, I appreciate it. It was a lot of work, and took a long time, but it was all worth it.

[The fink]

You have definitely done your brother proud. Very tasteful.
Cool.
Buddha.

Thanks Buddha, that means a lot coming from you.