looks good Bob.....now the fun begins....careful of that belt drive primary...notorious for breaking...make sure its vented well.
First shovel build
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Bought this bike last weekend in boxes. Super cheap. Has clear title. Pictures you see are after I started pre-assembly too make sure I had all the parts and also to figure what parts I'll selling. Motor was a fresh build to a 80 cubic inches, solid lifters, dual plug per cylinder motor, fresh built 4 speed tranny (kick start). Paughco hard tail frame. Narrow Glide front end. Anyway enjoy the pictures and I'll try to update as much as possible.
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Will I at least make it to the bar and back?
I was gonna try and run it open since it's a dry clutch. whatcha think?
you can do that....It'll help a lotWill I at least make it to the bar and back?
I was gonna try and run it open since it's a dry clutch. whatcha think?
with one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARLEY-4-SP...Parts_Accessories&hash=item564a802bbe&vxp=mtr you don't have to worry about an inner at all plus you'll be too cool for school
with one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARLEY-4-SP...Parts_Accessories&hash=item564a802bbe&vxp=mtr you don't have to worry about an inner at all plus you'll be too cool for school
What is cool is the bike came with one of those... :woohoo:
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Primary shots and other
Pics as promised. First primary shot is with inner cover. It's what the previous owner had used.
Last 2 shots are rolling chassis.
Don't think I'll use the bars but had them lying around and thought I would see what it looked like.
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Pics as promised. First primary shot is with inner cover. It's what the previous owner had used.
Last 2 shots are rolling chassis.
Don't think I'll use the bars but had them lying around and thought I would see what it looked like.
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More mock up pics. Frisco style Sporty tank, rear flat fender from a ford spare tire ring.
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ha ha, yeah I saw that too. It's the angle i took the picture from...
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Hi Gretch
Wow,, lucky dog you..
May I offer an option to the Inner primary topic..
Here is what I do to all my builds.. The 120" in the photos..
I get an Inner and outer together and take to a TIG welder to cut off the "starter tower" on both units and then welded up on top (individually of course) to appear as though they grew that-a-way.. You can see a wee bit of what I mean in 2nd photo..
Then you have perfect OEM style alignment too and all the protective strength in a "drop" and Tons of Cooling..
That way you can use that Main-shaft bearing support elsewhere or sell or give to a Bud..
Otherwise is is advisable to mount a good stiff rod like a 3/4" x 3/8" flat bar from the top left (front) mounting bolt on the Bearing support to the top right (rear) motor case bolt for stiffening and keeping the Trans and Motor alignment correct, after final alignment of course...
Ok,, other option..
If you decide down the road you wish to make Quick changes to your Final Drive gearing, you can get the old-style 8mm 1.5" belt drive by Primo or BDL..
They have clutch-shell pulleys and motor pulleys of diff sizes that you can swap in about 20 min..
Go from 1.51 to 1.59 primary ratio using the same belt with the adjustable belt tensioner you see in the photos..
1.51 for long hi-way,,,, 1.59 for Saturday night if ya know what I mean..
Hey you have one a my fav Iron working "spud" wrenches on the floor,, I knew you were an ok dude..
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Wow,, lucky dog you..
May I offer an option to the Inner primary topic..
Here is what I do to all my builds.. The 120" in the photos..
I get an Inner and outer together and take to a TIG welder to cut off the "starter tower" on both units and then welded up on top (individually of course) to appear as though they grew that-a-way.. You can see a wee bit of what I mean in 2nd photo..
Then you have perfect OEM style alignment too and all the protective strength in a "drop" and Tons of Cooling..
That way you can use that Main-shaft bearing support elsewhere or sell or give to a Bud..
Otherwise is is advisable to mount a good stiff rod like a 3/4" x 3/8" flat bar from the top left (front) mounting bolt on the Bearing support to the top right (rear) motor case bolt for stiffening and keeping the Trans and Motor alignment correct, after final alignment of course...
Ok,, other option..
If you decide down the road you wish to make Quick changes to your Final Drive gearing, you can get the old-style 8mm 1.5" belt drive by Primo or BDL..
They have clutch-shell pulleys and motor pulleys of diff sizes that you can swap in about 20 min..
Go from 1.51 to 1.59 primary ratio using the same belt with the adjustable belt tensioner you see in the photos..
1.51 for long hi-way,,,, 1.59 for Saturday night if ya know what I mean..
Hey you have one a my fav Iron working "spud" wrenches on the floor,, I knew you were an ok dude..
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