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Bonnie at the Castle: Reassembly After Paint Job

Winter 2004

This was the winter when I completely disassembled the Bonnie and had everything that was black repainted. Reminds me of an AF tech Sargent I knew whose motto was "If it don't move, paint the prick!"

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To complete the beauty treatment I spit-shined everything alloy.

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After removing the cylinder head to facilitate removing the engine from the frame I did no further engine disassembly.

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Reassembling the triple tree.

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In 2023 I replaced the cups and cones with updated items.

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The easy way to assemble the front wheel to the fork legs.

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Engine back in the frame.

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Shocks and swinging arm frame replaced.

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Hey, pass my sunglasses will you?
At eight o'clock you can see the British-made logo on the brand new hand-made stainless steel rear fender.
The orange spagetti is an extension cord, cool eh?

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Peek-a-boo! My personal robot will look like this.

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