WTF over!

Decided to fix the indicators today and what a debacle that turned into. I'm running led indicators and knowing you can't use the normal flasher I went off and bought a LED specific bike one.....and it didn't work. In looking at that the rear brake light was also no longer working???? Checked the light itself and it was fine, the brake pressure switch was playing up. Maybe I don't have enough pressure in the line?....Why is there brake fluid on the rear sets? FAAAARKKKKKK!!!!! Long story short, the brake switch is cactus - need a new one. The master cylinder has been leaking brake fluid past the reservoir attachment seal - need to replace the seal or replace the whole master cylinder. My uber sexy HRC race reservoirs are still sweating brake fluid plus the lines have clouded - have to consult with the seers at RGV250.co.uk for some advice on this one.

Went back to the original indicator flasher and decided to load up the indicators with after market resistors so it will flash - need to buy them.

One step forward and about 6 backwards....I hate having to revisit parts I've already "fixed" ;-)

Sunday

More work on the bike:

Fitted up the key barrel, replaced the rear brake reservoir with a full size HRC unit. Put the old rear on onto the front which means I can get the levers where I like them. Topped up the coolant and gearbox oil. Hacked up a battery strap from a battery strap from a boat. And then.....took it out for a spin. It's everything a 2-stroke racer rep should be - light, easy to manouver, pulls well and the gearbox is great - shifts like butter.

Unfortunately there is a new list of things to fix:

Time the power valves
Fix the indicators
Kick start seal is leaking
Front fork seals are leaking - and front feels pretty soft
Rear brake is ordinary - check pads
Tune the carbs
Sort out leaks from both exhausts

...and there is more, getting there....slowly.