Headlamp Bucket Mess

Here's a close-up of the mangled headlamp bucket. I'll keep this totally intact, leaving all wiring harnesses, etc. attached. I have found a replacement bucket on ebay, which will be repainted along with several other components. Plus, I plan on replacing all of the wiring harnesses as I do the restoration, so the old bucket shall remain intact for now.

Bing Carburetors

When I bought the motorcycle, I knew right away that the two Bing carburetors would need some work. The float bowl on the left carb was being held in place with a piece of string. It wasn't even tied with a proper square knot. I made the decision to send the carbs to Bing for restoration rather than try to clean them myself. The next day I took a box smelling like gasoline to the post office and hoped they wouldn't be too suspicious.

If you're going to send carbs to Bing, do it early in the restoration process. They can take 4-6 weeks before you get them back!