The first parts (Front and Rear Fenders) have arrived. They were described as painted, which I translated to mean refurbed. Unfortunately, this was not the case. the outside of the fenders had been previously painted, and the undersides are still quite rusty.
I’m looking now for a Sand/Bead blasting cabinet for purchase or better yet to rent. For shop equipment, I have a small parts washer that should be delivered today or tomorrow, and also am still waiting on a motorcycle jack. This is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. I also purchased a mig welding cart. While I could have made it, it was less expensive to purchase through Harbor Freight. I had also ordered parts bags from Grainger’s. I ordered those on Thursday of last week, and they arrived on Saturday. They will make it much easier keeping small parts together. I sent back books for the Vulcan 800 and have ordered books for the XS 650. Hopefully they won’t take too long to get here.