This is the GS1200SS from the other day.
It’s the usual small-part fabrication. I think about how to keep things simple and efficient, and how to connect it all to the next step.
I believe that doing it quickly and simply, over and over, is better than a one-off special project.
I simplified the battery area.
There are fancier push rivets available, but I don’t have any on hand, so I’ll make do.
I’m not entirely sure if the left fairing bracket got bent from the crash, but when I tighten it even slightly, it puts stress on the part, so I increased the thickness.
The seat lock bracket was also relocated.
The HID is also glued to a plate and bolted together with the fairing bracket. Electrical components like this tend to be secured with cable ties or double-sided tape, but I think it’s better when they’re mounted safely.
There’s no thread left, so I repaired it for now. I’ll build it up gradually so the main body doesn’t melt. And I need to run the die through it first.
Getting ready for inspection. Without a tester, it’s tough to pass the inspection. Going in unprepared is a complete waste of time.
Oil change with a Newtech NC50.
Wiring that’s easy to disconnect without marking is best. I sometimes see wiring layouts that look like an unsolvable puzzle, and anyone looking at them would think, “I don’t want to touch that.”
Disconnect the connectors as much as possible, splice with matching colors, and heat-shrink.
It looks clean now.
