Lots has happened since I started this project. I lost my IT job of 19 years with the same company. Had to turn in my computer to the company and go out and buy my own. Why make it easy. I decided to switch platforms while I was at it. Now, I'm using a Unix based IMac. What the heck.

The cases are in the frame. So far, I've managed to get the stator and transmission back in. Not much time when you're making a new computer your own as well as working with an outplacement company learning how to get a job.

When I looked more closely at the Cometic gasket set, it was for a BT, not an XL ... let alone not having the 88" head and base gaskets. Those are in the mail. Had to do the 40 mile roundtrip to Eureka to get a retaining clip for the detent plate on the shift mechanism. Picked up countershaft seals while I was there so that I could get the back end of the bike done.