Now that the engine is done, I suppose it's best I return back to the frame. I've contacted another local powdercoaters who are able to do the work for me and it'll be dropped off tomorrow. Fingers crossed they do a pucker job this time.
This is it as of yesterday, it hasn't been touched since I got it back from the coaters.
My garage is also very warm as it houses the gas boiler which means it's toasty in there all year round.
Meanwhile I saw this cheeky swinging arm over in Italy for a measily £50...
Now despite already buying and refurbishing an aluminium swinging arm, at no small expense I might add, I do prefer the styling of this arm. I wanted this arm originally, as this is what you'll find on the MX, however the one on the MX uses a special kind of dog bone which I could not source for love nor money. However this one came fitted with the same dog bones that you'd find on the RX/SX/ETX and claims it came off an RX. So I snagged it.
Dimensions wise it all checks out the same as the one I originally bought, so there should be no issues with spacers, clearances or alignment.
It's a lovely bit of kit and a few minutes on a basic polisher shows how good it can come out.
I'll be sending it away for vapor blasting and new bearings have been ordered.
Question is? To polish or not to polish?
I'm looking forward to getting this bike reassembled and back on the road.