April 15, 2015

            Campbell and I powered through today. It was all about getting the gas powered bike done, and we were successful. All the parts have been assembled. However, we have yet to put any fuel in it to run. I believe the reason it took Campbell and I so long to finish the first bike was simply due to our lack of experience. After going through the process once we were much more familiar with working together,  how to work on a bike, and how to efficiently make modifications to the bike for parts. Hopefully Campbell and I are able to fire her up Sunday or Monday.

            Our first project for the day was getting a new screw for the stripped one Campbell and I tore up like Taz. Due to our last experience with the Home Depot screw aisle, we decided to see what Pep Boys had to offer instead. We grabbed the screw and a new brake wire for the bike at Atlanta Cycling on the way back. With the correct materials, it was not hard to whip up something nice in Patrick’s garage. To some things up in minor detail, we replaced the brake line, took off the gear changers, installed the throttle and throttle cables, put on the carburetor, adjusted clutch, attached chain guard, installed gas tank, connected electrical wires, cut the extra brake lines, and install the muffler. It was a lot. To be honest, I am very surprised Campbell and I were so efficient with the installation.  We learned how to work together and how to multitask to be more productive with our time.

            This project is going great, and to have two tangible objects to present is very exciting. We have had many scares and not one has actually prevented us from attaining out goals. I am very excited to hop on the gas powered bike, but am a little worried about how comfortable it is going to be. No matter what happens, however, I know it is going to be cooler than ice cold.  This is going to be a fun project to present.