I've made a decision regarding the graphics -- being involved in education (and the principal of an elementary school starting next year), meant that any tobacco-themed livery was out of the question... and I hate smoking anyway. So, despite the pricy nature of the kit, I phoned tapeworks and ordered the following:
I also got them to include the rear black numberplates... when I get the graphics applied, I will get a single front one done as well, to cover the headlight-less side of the fairing endurance-style. I think I will plump for professional installation, simply because when you pay for a graphics kit, you should likely get it installed "right".
Bike will be taken to the shop today to get an MB safety. In Canada, used bikes need to pass a DOT inspection prior to being registered with a new owner. More cash grab by big brother. Whatever. I did realize that on paper, the front single light would not pass on its own, mainly because there is no low/dip beam. With a bit of work, I was able to wire the LHS light, with a hi-low bulb, connecting the hot lead from the low beam. Looks very neat and clean. So "on the bar", I now have a proper hi and low beam light that looks "factory". Unfortunately the 2 glorious weeks of 20 degrees in April (!) have not yet returned, so I'll be taking the bike over in the chill of a 10 degree (high) day. Forecast for next week is certainly better, so I'll be able to get out on the roads shortly!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
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