Fork modification and glassblasting

Time to modify the fork; The lower wire holder will be replaced with a new chrome version for improved looks.

 Ugly loop has to go.

 Angle grinder does the trick.

 The fork was glass blasted and etch primed, and should be ready for some paint... As soon as I can figure out which color to spray. 

Also got time to prime the rear new rear hub, seen in the back of the picture.

2013 Kickstart!

Finally some acceptable temperature in the garage, and finally the first scooter parts package from Scooter Center arrived. I've been a bit unhappy with the glass-blasted look of the engine casing for the SX, which would be perfect for painting it, so I bought a brand new indian one. Mind you, the glass blasted is also indian SIL. 

The rear hub following the bike had also seen better days, and as I was unable to screw out the bolts and replace them with the extended SIP bolts, the only sane thing to do was to replace the hub as well.  

 I've also thrown in a Cyclone 5 kit, couldn't resist.  

 Kit comes standard with all shims and stuff you need to replace the gears, but you might also want to check out the 5-speed handlebar as well as the gear linkage system for optimum performance. 

The SIL casing is not pretty as a raw cast, and some effort is needed to sand or polish down the surface. This is however not difficult. I am going for the natural look, so I will use sand paper to a certain degree, and then in the end sand the entire surface with some dirty oil to get the slick look. If you are going for the gloss look, keep sanding and polishing. 

 With some sandpaper the result has improved vastly.

 First job is install the engine mounts. Heat treatment by gas torch was used together with special tooling.

Ideally, get somebody to assist on holding the engine while screwing.  

Voila. 

 Repeat on other side... 

 The two brake shoe axles were mounted, and the brake arm axle test fitted. 

The hole and thread for the grease nipple was missing, no problem: Ø5mm hole drilled and M6 threads afterwards.

 A steady hand and a electrical drill will do the trick.

 Voila.

The engine casing will receive a lot more care before I'm happy with it, but this is a good start. Next; I thought I had bought all nuts and bolts for the engine, now I'm not so sure...