projects have been piling up, making up for a very slow year.
Oh well, at least there will be lots more funds now to finish the
mini mag and purchase new projects next year.
Here are just a few updates about my progress on my Magnum
build. Bob Bielk of The Moped Garage worked with me on creating
a Teflon gasket to replace the gasket between the halves of my
ZA50. It's fits perfect, first try. Keep an eye out out on Bob's
website and on Ebay for this particular gasket. I'll post photos soon
after the holiday of how this gasket looks in place.
On December 12th I attended the holiday party at the Orphanage
Moped Shop in Greenpoint. It was a great time hanging with
everyone, talking shop, and picking up a few last minute parts at a
discount. I even ran into an old high school buddy who rolls with the
Mission 23. I'm looking forward to riding with everyone in the warmer
months!
I'll be spending most of my free time this winter hand polishing the
ZA50 engine case. This means lots of grades of sand paper, some
Mother's Aluminum Polish, and lots of hours and elbow grease.
I'll post my progress on this once I begin.
Last night I mounted my new clubman bars and Magura grips that I
picked up at the Orphanage holiday party. Here's a couple of photos
of how they look on the mini mag.
These bars are definitely mustache material!
These prototype hybrid Maxi EBR forks I ordered from Treatland allow
me to drop the bike pretty low. Notice that the trees pass right through
the top plate. I will have to readjust the trees once everything is
mounted to avoid the bottom plate from smashing against the spring
housings. But for now, this looks pretty mean.
This build can't go fast enough! I'm still looking to get my wheels
powder coated. I just need the time to source out a few more paint
shops in the area. I will also be handing off my gas tank to a body
shop to have the folds and dings removed. I know my patience with
this build will one day pay off, and likely in time for spring.
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