The week started with a high, I have heard from the transport company with the bike lift and they have finally landed and it will be here tomorrow (Tuesday). I went to the bike shop in my village and the last part has arrived that I ordered. I missed out on a headlight on eBay in the UK last night as it went for too much money so mine will have to be re-chromed unless another comes up in the next few days.
The bike lift arrived on Tuesday as did the replacement fork seals. Battery on charge again as it was flat, I need to check out the alarm as the battery checks out OK.
Wednesday did some shopping and learnt some more Spanish. I wanted to buy the core plugs (freeze plugs) to do the de-smog conversion. A friend told me where to get them but not what they are called in Spanish. After a description from me the guy in the shop realized what I wanted and got them for me they are tapons de bloque in Spanish for anyone who is interested and they cost me 1.45€ for 3 so now I can do that change. I also got a ratchet tie down for the bike on the lift and some matt black spray paint to touch up the radiator. Arranged to move the Valk tomorrow to my neighbours car port and a friend is coming round to help me to put the bike on the lift.
Valk moved to my friends car port and with help from another friend (Ken) I got it mounted on the wooden lift adapter and on the lift. Fits well and if anything it is front heavy rather than rear heavy. Now the stripping in anger can start.
Bumble Bee in its new home
The stripes for the front mudguard turned up at my sons house in the UK so he has sent them on to me. Midlands Superbikes finally have the other pieces for the rear indicator and they have posted them over to me.
That’s all I got done this week due to other things to do, hopefully next week will be more successful.