A New Year's update

Updates have been slow.  Progress has been similar.  I've slowly been amassing parts to complete the build.  I can see the end in sight... about 3 months from now.

Just before the New Year, the entire bike went off to Windmill Motorsports to have the swingarm machined down to be accepted into the chassis, along with a rebuild of the front forks to ensure everything will be perfect for her maiden voyage.
I had a long conversation with Kyle, the owner of Windmill Motorsports, who's a great guy and easy to talk to. He shared many insights into the racing world of Canada and the politics involved.  Interesting stuff... I'm glad I'm not involved!!

Moving over and above motorcycle chitchat, he gave me a great deal and seems to be in it for the love of the motorcycles and for that I am 1, grateful and 2, have great respect for him.

Parts are coming in in a steady stream. The rear caliper and master came in the other day and look solid.  One thing I have found though, is that no matter what you think if you have parts that are coming different bikes you likely are missing something!   Found this out several times.  Starting with the front end that I bought for a song, I was missing a few nuts from the top of the triple tree,  $100 later for 3 nuts, a washer and a rubber gasket!  Ouch!   Same thing appears to be happening with the RVF400 swingarm.  But, as the French say, C'est la vie!


A new-ish BMW S1000rr rear shock and cushion/link is in the mail. Apparently, the shock mates together quite nicely with the RVF400 swingarm. Hopefully I haven't been led astray... and if I have, well it's just money,  Right?!


Next on the list of things to do is to get the paperwork for the bike(s) in line to ensure I haven't gotten myself into a pickle.  I can't see there being an issue.  But in the mean time, I have reached out to my local bike community and once again Ren came to the rescue! 
Ren led me to DoTheTon (http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=2156.0) which has given me a perfect affidavit example.  You have to be signed up to get the file. 
I think I'll be able to get through the registration process and be on my way!

My next installment should have the bike back with the swingarm installed and a chain able to be fitted.

Peace.