Actually didn't take much time. The only thing that I did was paint the fenders, tank and jackshaft components to match the frame. I added a grip shift which is a must with the jackshaft kit, makes it real easy to shift and the dual pull brake set up. The rest is the way the bike came.
I have to agree with you about the HT. Although I have yet to have a failure, I have not been that impressed. I have, or have assembled, 4 kits now and they all run, but not as good as they should.