TY175: Todays Progress

I realised that I'd not removed the old swing arm spindle and bushes before I sent the arm off for painting. So, with trepidation, I removed the old bushes, cleaned up the spindle and put new bushes in, along with new shim washers, grease nipple and dust caps. I then fitted the arm.

I bought a cheap pair of shocks from eBay that look just about correct, but probably don't perforn brilliantly. But, as I don't intend to ride this bike much, I'd rather it looked the part.

Here's an extract of a press photo to show how close the shocks are (or aren't!)

I went on to loosley mount the foot pegs. I had some pattern foot peg springs that I used, but, they don't sit perfectly. I'll need to see if I can get NOS springs, that hopefully fit better. That can wait for now though. I also fitted the stand, with NOS genuine spring, nut and bolt.

All threads have copaslip on them. I sat the seat loosely in place too.

This is satisfying!

Debate: Powder Coat or Two Pack Paint??

OK, one of the great debates seems to be whether frames should be two pack painted or powder coated.
Today I'm minded to go the paint route. But I may change my mind by the time it gets to the finishers.
I've added a poll on the right hand side here, so, just click your preference.There's no caveats, it's just your opinion, based on whatever your thoughts are on your bike / my bike / new or old / show or to use / factory finish or not, etc.
For your info, I don't intend to ride mine in competition. I'll run it around the local streets, and occasionally in fields (probably when it's dry!).