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Tank, plastics & seat

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Before

Headlight bracket off the bike, rusty and bent at the lower ear.
from Odometer, front brake, and a bent bracket
Other side of the bracket. The clips that hold the harness are still there.
from Odometer, front brake, and a bent bracket
As purchased, right side. Rear rack, XL seat, the original graphics still on the tank. It looked better from here than it did up close.
from Day one: it's in the garage

During

Wider from the left. Bike on the lift, most of the front end bare.
from Front fender, harness, and the rear brake pedal
Front fender off. Bracket still attached, showing the four bolt holes that go to the lower triple clamp.
from Front fender, harness, and the rear brake pedal
Fender from the top. Faded but straight, no cracks at the mounts.
from Front fender, harness, and the rear brake pedal
Rear rack in the vise for rust removal. Rotary tool and sanding pads.
from Front fender, harness, and the rear brake pedal
Wider, same angle. Front end mostly bare. Garage mates in the background.
from Turn signals off
And from straight on. The headlight stay with nothing on it.
from Turn signals off
End of the day: bike on the lift, front end mostly bare, next to its garage mates.
from Odometer, front brake, and a bent bracket
Tank and seat off, left side. First clear look at the backbone, the airbox and where the harness runs.
from Tank off, first look at the harness

After

Straightened and wire-brushed, next to manual page 18-5 (Switches/Horn/Lights). A wooden mallet does less damage than a steel one.
from Odometer, front brake, and a bent bracket