Well with the increasingly miserable weather and a growing honey-do list, I've decided to call the riding season until Spring. So this afternoon I started tearing down the X for what I'm calling a "refresh" as I wouldn't consider it a restomod but it's not a back to 100% OE either.
My plan is a teardown, deep clean, replace/repair what needs it, and reassemble. The engine runs strong ans doesn't smoke, and all the bearings are tight, so I'm leaving the drivetrain and suspension intact (which will make it easier to move around the garage). Grabbed a new headlight shell from shep and will get new tank shrouds from atc007 on Ebay (unless buying direct qualifies for a forum discount ), along with new Maier fenders. Already have new wheels and tires, just need to get the front tire mounted. Got some parts stored up, some more coming at Christmas, and hopefully can buy some more with some Christmas $$.
Here's where we started:
Here's where we stopped for the day:
I'm cleaning everything that's going back on as it comes off.
I did come across something interesting regarding the coil, it looks like someone made a non-stock one work.
It starts and runs great so they must have done it right, lol. I'm thinking about replacing it with a stock setup, I assume OE Honda is the way to go rather than an aftermarket equivalent?