Some pics of the XR/Lifan project.

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Sorry I did not take more pics along the way. I got caught up in the taking it apart phase and left the camera in the house. I also did not take pics of the rear shock exchange. That was a PIA, the whole linkage needed to come out to get to the lower mount.

I'm at an impasse now. I'm waiting on the electrical plugs for the CDI and the RR. I can't wire the new motor without them. I also need a sprocket, the XR one won't fit the Lifan, and the Lifan one is the wrong chain size. Bummer.

Tomorrow I hope to receive the fork seals. I have a seat cover but need to borrow my friend's pneumatic stapler to install it.

So, with no bike work to do, I'm gonna take my boat out on the river! Beautiful fall day.

Low mileage on the bike.



This is the cluster of tiny wires for the gear indicator. I will not be using this.



The main wires out of the motor. I'm irritated that there are 2 yellow wires. Don't they have more than 5 colors in China?



Leaky petcock replaced.



The old shock. It had no pressure or damping of any kind.



The old, siezed, motor.



The new one's data plate.



Part of the wiring.





Leaky fork seals.




Old and ugly, but I hope she'll be a runner.



Parts everywhere.







Here's where we're at.



The mounts.









Odometer. it actually works.