Catch up

I have been quite busy, so here is a quick catch up on the project.

While I have been waiting for the OEM parts, I have been busy sanding down my fairing and the tank as preparation for some paint. It is tedious and time consuming, but I hope the end result will be worth it.

I have also removed the rear swing arm, to clean it and lube the bearings.

The Yamaha OEM parts arrived Friday, and everything was okay, except for the crankshaft bearings. The bearings I received are the tightest ones, and I need the loosest ones. The dealer promised to ship them express, so I hope they will arrive before my holiday.

Quick list of things I have done:
A mold of an intake port.
Refurbished the water pump.
Assembled the cylinder head.
Checked and adjusted the valve clearance.
Changed the gearbox bearings.
Cleaned and installed the gearbox.
Changed the strainer on the oil pickup.

I have photos and detailed descriptions coming real soon now.