Not too far ahead

I try not to get ahead of myself. I really do. And hey, it's better than not trying... and I'm usually one to apply myself to things. Probably got that one from my mother, like most of the other ones, too.

So last night was another short walk down to the garage, a nice cabernet in hand and not too much on the agenda in terms of actually getting anything accomplished, except maybe a new mental plan for this or that (which I got) and a measurement or two (which I took). The fun thing was, I just felt like the mood was different. Shifting. Maybe. And in keeping with that usual premise of applying myself, I just wanted to ride that swell a bit and see where it takes me.

Amazing what a couple weeks can do.

Anyway, as I mentioned I do try and not get too far ahead of myself and so I'm gonna still go with that premise and keep the happy genes in check a little bit. Still, the bike is looking good and coming together and that's a cool thing, too. So much so, that it seemed like a good idea to roll it outside the garage, take some time to clean and sweep and throw away and dust (not really), maybe change the playlist to something different than the usual... just mix it up a bit more. Freshness is paramount here at Mitchell Moto.

Got another trip to the hardware aisle at Home Depot last night for some plate bolts and cotter pins, then visited the paint aisle once more to see what's what. Yes, I hate the idea of painting the tank with some stupid rattle can of something 'metallic' from a home improvement giant. And one could argue that, with spending fresh dough on a new exhaust system when I wasn't originally gonna, and that same dough on other things like front wheels and stuff that wasn't in the original "I can do this really cheap" mental plan (they always start like that I fear)... that I should send the tank off to a professional to spray it right. And perhaps if I would get a quote and is wasn't outrageous I may consider doing that. But probably not. The tank is that one focal point that seems to be where the eye wants to go first; and I've sort of crafted it to be that way, too, by colors and lines (I am an advertising professional after all...). I've seen many cool things and I've got some cool ideas or adaptations of others cool ideas, but will share another time.

Next, the license plate bracket for the side mount, since I was guessing as to the axle width and length required, is the wrong size. Intentionally this time. Since I figured I was gonna be picky about how that looks and mounts, I bought one that's several inches too long, so I can drill and cut it to fit exactly where I want. Me me me me me me me.

But yeah, the tank. Will have to figure that out soon. Or will probably just go with whatever the latest idea floating in my head will be at that time.

I tend to do that one, too.