Whitehouse K17 mods...

[Bazbro_imp]

Well, the CB has finally arrived safely and is installed on the ramp. The rear wheel is in the "wheel clamp" and is reasonably steady - it holds it upright but allows a bit of side-to-side movement, more than I'm comfortable with - I'm not using the centrestand because I'll be installing the 4-into-4 exhaust. So, as I
said to 2017EX, I've just supported (not lifted) the 'bike at the steering head, from the overhead winch and I also put a couple of ratchet straps round the forks. It's now rock steady, isn't going anywhere and no matter what work I do on it, I'm happy that it (and me!) are both safe.

I've been all round it, assessing and photographing all the areas of damage. Over the coming days I'll work out how I'm going to tackle each area - some are more serious than others. The dented tank, for instance, I'll approach one of the dedicated "Mr Bump" type of franchises, to see whether it's worth having it repaired or just sell it cheaper and let the new owner arrange the repairs. Neither dents are SO horrendous that the tank cannot be used.

The battery is almost flat and I've just ordered a battery cable for my Optimate4 charger that I leave on the Beemer, trickle charging. I'll put the new lead on the CB to charge the battery and be able to periodically trickle charge either 'bike.

My first job, I think, will be the rear mudguard and rear light, a new number plate, followed by the damaged engine cover. I could, if I wanted to, then have the Authorities examine the 'bike for roadworthiness.

How powerful is JB Weld, does anybody have first-hand experience if its strength (or relative weakness?

Here's the 'bike, in the garage, all strapped up and ready to be worked on (after I've cut the hedge, done a bit of painting outdoors, cleaned the car and had it serviced, cleaned the motorhome (RV) inside and out... You get the idea!)