All this talk of OCD...

[craigs23]

...got me spotting a grievous mistake with my bike.



The indicators, I can live with, as they clear my exhaust nicely. But there's something else that's kept my up at night, well, a couple of things really...






















...that's right. That rear reflector. Just won't do. Time for a winter mini-project.

Steve, one of 400gb nobility, had a couple of undertrays for sale, after my quest to find an unmolested example. He had two to choose from, one came with an 'aftermarket' numberplate holder, which I'm in two minds whether to use at all - but having the option was nice, as it's only attached my a couple of M6s. I've got a carbon exhaust hanger to add, and whilst I'm at it, I'm thinking of painting the insides of the tail section black to match by bellypan.

So, after receiving the item last week, today was the day I stripped it down, washed it up, and added a little sparkle here and there as well as a couple of new items (rubbers and rear reflector).



Almost ready to be put on?

Not quite.

Whilst I was busy shopping, I also managed to buy a further 2 subframes. After choosing the best one from my amassed collection, I sent the subframe off to be powdercoated, along with a couple of other bits like the rear shock reservoir hanger and bungee hook points. All in matching gloss black. Again, this should have been something I had done ages ago, but never really got around to it.

I've also taken the liberty to purchase some new OE bolts to hold everything together (the subframe bolts were essential), whereby other smaller items will be held in place with stainless lovelies.

If you're still awake at the back, everything will hopefully come together within the next couple of weeks.

[chrisja2]

I thought the grievious mistake was cleaning your number plate so hard it had gone blank.....
I wish i had a disorder as good as yours.

Chris.

[craigs23]

Not sure if it's such a good thing...although the results seem okay.

Frame and brackets back from the powder coaters. Quality is acceptable. Can't believe I didn't do this in the first place.







I'll start assembling how ever much I can of the undertray and subframe, before stripping the NC30 down once again.

Nice excuse to show off my toolkit as often as possible once the work's done.

[thunderace]

...got me spotting a grievous mistake with my bike.

I spotted it too

Whoever printed your number plate must have done the letters and numbers in yellow

[marcus57]

We need some pics of the whole bike

[Drunkn Munky]

We need some pics of the whole bike

you better get your shades

[craigs23]

The numberplate's an LCD item - view it from the back, and the digits become visible.

A lot of faffing today, but everything's roughly in place. I'm awaiting a few minor clips and brackets, plus need a few finishing touches, but made good progress nonetheless. Sure did get dark quickly today...







Until next weekend....power coaters have been good enough for a re-visit with a couple of extra parts me thinks...

[marcus57]

looks sweet mate

[mattUKNC]

Looking good (as ever).

[chrisja2]

Did you get the idea for the colour scheme from the tumble drier?