Since these lines run through the front fairing area is would be silly to take the time to place new gauges on just to take them back off. So that is also waiting for a time. The new CycleCat top triple clamp does not use the standard '99 fairing mount brackets so the use of my new painted fairing will be limited. A fellow DML'er has traded me (money for parts) his new style fairing off a 2000 M900 which will fit the bill perfectly. It will be sent out to be striped when the bellypan is sent to be painted and will be installed at the same time as the new top triple.
In other news, a similar transaction occurred with fellow DML Ducseven, who is having to part out his M900. This is terrible for him and the bike (it was very well done) but it benefits me as I will be the proud owner of a Rizoma Billet Suspension Arc and rear wave rotor soon. He's a pleasure to do business with, but it is unfortunate for him to have to part out his Monster.
Without further ado, here are some pictures of the current build progress.
The new tank paint job and front end work can be seen here.
The wiring still needs to be hidden behind the frame, but this shows the removal of the side panel and rear hugger, the Nichols breather, Axle Adjuster Plates, and more of the new paint job. Things really seem to be coming together.
And this is THE Alain, who has helped so much. Notice him pulling the "Wilson" from Home Improvement:
One last shot from the front of the Duc showing the work-in-progress front end.
