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A small personal diary thing

I made a throne wishlist thing just to show my plans for the project bike
https://throne.com/roccosilvestri
Haphazard Lettering #motosky

Got a bit rushed painting the letters since it was getting dark, but I think it went ok
December 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Wiring catastrophe #motosky

Got a new wiring harness for Tesco thinking it would finally solve the issue of the battery not sending power

It did not and now I have to reorganize the wiring again

You can also finally see the vision I'm going for with just the front half
December 25, 2025 at 8:10 AM
A Merry Christmas from Tesco #motosky
December 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We did it, a temporary plate #motosky

I had to redo the mounting bracket for the tail lights because of the plate, kinda scared I might've put the plate too low and it'll catch on the tire if I bottom out
December 23, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Late night drive #motosky

Me and my parents went out for a quick drive with both motorcycles, they drove Azul and I drove Tesco since he doesn't have passenger footrests yet

I'm also going to get Tesco finally registered since it's Christmas break
December 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Got the 53mm block and piston installed, now for break in period #motosky

After 9 injuries on my hands and fingers, Tesco is now officially up-sized from 108cc (marketed as 110cc) to 122cc
December 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Upgrades #motosky

Got a smaller rear sprocket (34T to 32T), trying out a new street tire on the front, and the biggest change is a 53mm block, broke for the week now
December 10, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Test ride #motosky

Took Tesco out for a test ride see how well the suspension handled after raising the front
December 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Finally got the seat trimmed and new cover put on #motosky

Went to my local mechanic shop to get the seat trimmed back for a more sport bike seat style with the mound further back and a more natural position for my feet on the half shifter pegs

Now time for a new wiring harness
November 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Parts installed with a caveat #motosky

So I got the valve springs and new camshaft installed on the cylinder head, now after starting it and adjusting the valve clearance, Tesco now identifies as a rolling tambourine.

Now I ask you guys how to fix this caveat of his!
November 23, 2025 at 7:49 AM
We have the parts but not the time #motosky

Tomorrow we will be going out of town which means I can't put the parts in just yet, which also includes taking off the head so I can put the valve springs on and the new stage 2 camshaft (hopefully the 6.8mm fits)
November 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Waiting for parts #motosky

So, while we're waiting for parts, I should probably tell what we'll be getting

Firstly, a seat cover to replace the one with a hole, upgraded valve springs, stage 2 camshaft for more power, new battery, and a starter switch

The last two I'm buying at a shop near me
November 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
More hodgepodge #motosky

Look who's got Azul's old panels onnn

The front is held on by those thin universal metal brackets you can bend to shape
November 15, 2025 at 9:54 AM
We survived #motosky

The storm has passed and now here's a few pics of Tesco after riding around scouting the area for damages

He *might* be getting registered sooner or later
November 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Still standing #motosky

The power went out earlier tonight during Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong) everything went dark and windy

Took a photo of Tesco and Azul hunkered down together in the corner in the garage before the rain and wind picked up
November 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Steel epoxy on an exhaust, what could go wrong #motosky
November 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
New parts #motosky

Tomorrow if I feel like it or if I have enough time, I will be installing new parts on Tesco

New parts incoming soon too
November 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I've found an old video of Azul with the aftermarket pipe in my archive #motosky
November 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
More adjustments #motosky

I made a few more adjustments here and there including putting the plate number to the back as a mudguard, I've also put grease in the bearings on the steering since it was clunky
November 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Tesco's upgrade #motosky

Tesco finally got the half shifter I've been waiting for nearly a week, I took it yesterday to a neighbor to cut and weld the rear brake rod to length but it's still useless without the bracing

I also need to find a way to have the shifter not hurt my foot trying to shift
October 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Next Phase? #motosky

I recently found the old body panels while digging through storage, I've also managed to cut the bottom part of the tank storage to make it sit lower in the bike

Tomorrow morning I'm venturing 4 hours to my dorm to retrieve my missing parcel for Tesco
October 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Since I have a whole week to burn, I went out to wait for the sunset #motosky
October 27, 2025 at 8:43 AM
I've also added a few bits here and there including the scrap aluminum as a rear fender, the license plate mounted to the side of the bike, and the original double stand so I can actually service the bike properly #motosky
October 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Certified Dummy #motosky

So I found out what was causing my tail light issues and I feel so dumb about it

Apparently I checked relays and wires but not the bulb itself, now that I've changed it it's working as intended now
October 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Morning Ride #motosky

Went through a little trouble in the river crossing
October 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM