Tire Swaparoo

This marks the third time we have removed and refitted the front wheel on the rim.  The first problem was a tube leak, patched it and replaced.  Next was replacing that tube.  Finally we put the damn tire on the wrong way (against rotation), so Wednesday night I took the tire and tube out and reversed them.  This put a few scratches on the rim but blemishes are welcome on this bike.

I also reversed the front forks to put the brake on the left side.  If it weren't for the speedometer, we could have ran it reversed but alas, it is now changed.

Matt finish sanded the tank's clear coat while I wrenched on the front end.

 

The shiny bars were rough sanded and then painted with the flat black.  Not sure if we should have given them a coat of primer but it is too late now!

 

Surprise! Look what spilled out of the headlight bucket!?!  It really is Ol' Stinky.

All the grinding and metal particles in the garage have collected in an outline around the church key.