Class went til 8:30 and I'm too lazy to get on the computer, but wanted to give an update. I'm still making progress on the bike. But it sure seems like I take one step forward and three steps back.
The oil pump had been disconnected on Dave's old motor and on closer inspection it looks like it's missing a gear. So I've got my oil pump and will use it for now.
Now the really bad, sad, discouraging, infuriating... I could go on, but then it'll just sound like a pity party... so out with it... the black on the f!@#*g decals bled. They're completely ruined. The beautiful blue paint means f!@#* all now because it'll have to be completely sanded down again to totally start over. The decal place said the decals have to be clear-coated, but Mike said he could see the clear coat penetrate the vinyl and bring the ink out. So now I've got to contact them and see what they're going to do. I tried to share some pics on my photostream, but I've no idea if it works. I'm just going to go relax and finish my cup of tea and try not to think about it for now.
So a good night for me and good morning to you all across the pond.
https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A7JtdOXmJqJOk4