On with the show already

I'm thinking this week is gonna be a good one to get back on track. Word has it that a vital piece is sitting in the Chandler Post Office down the street, and once that's here I can get some things dialed in and sorted.

It's funny how it's nerve-racking taking things apart for the first time, wanting to make sure I mark it all and remember it all and think it through... and all. But having done it once, or twice, already, it's not concerning me to take it apart and then put it all back on. Funny how that 'experience' thing works like that.

So, pulling off the front wheel once again, then removing the fork tubes enough to take off the old clip-ons and mount the new clip-ons. Then reinsert the fork tubes and figure out a good ride height, which is sorta sorted already. Originally, I was going to mount the clip-ons on top of the top triple tree; both to hide the lower fork tubes which will be poking up somewhat now, but also 'cause I'm a little bit old and super low bars are not that much fun unless you're going 170 mph, and this bike will definitely not go that fast. However, this bike is not only very narrow but it's not very long either, and I'm finding that even with a lower bar height they're still just 'right there'. So, I can get a better look and live with the lower bars. Win win.

Anyway, back to the taking things apart part. I'm finding it an easy trap to fall into, just tooling around and not really making any progress. Yes, some of this is due to financial issues that keep some needed parts away, but it's more of a stalling issue, I think. Or a non-deciding thing. I've been mulling over tank painting ideas, and when I think I've got that idea solid and planned out, I put it off until I get the mechanical things done, or the wiring done (since I know I'm gonna have to remove the tank for that step anyway.) So basically, because one thing affects the other thing, and this part will only be able to be temporarily installed until and later date... nothing is really getting done.

And that is starting to bug me. And this bike will never get finished with that attitude, mister.

So enough of that. We're gonna press on and get 'er done. Since I'm getting familiar with certain things on this bike, I can feel confident in adjusting or removing or refitting things in the future, should they be needed (and probably will be).

The point is to get it back together and ride.

That, and my short attention spans sorta needs a kick in the pants.

As Diamond Dave once said, "That's the thing about self-improvement.

Don't get me wrong, I plan to get some soon."