2010 July 10: Final assembly of complete motorcycle
Engine in place, ready to begin.
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Cover removed.
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Front engine mounting bolt in place. Center stand prevented from retracting by a length of rope tied around the front wheel.
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Rear of engine supported with a board.
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Rear of engine jacked up, ready to receive transmission.
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Clutch plates aligned, new ring gear bolts.
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Push rod cup in place, has a nice coating of no-fling grease on there.
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New clutch input hub from Charley Cole.
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Transmission in place.
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Battery tray in place.
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Rear transmission mounting bolt in place.
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Generator, carbs, airbox in place.
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Generator covers installed.
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Tool boxes and rear fender secured.
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Rear view of transmission, shift linkage and levers in place.
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Rear brake mechanism in place. Ooops...I had to take this back out in order to fit the swing arm first.
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New drive shaft and coupler.
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Swing arm, shocks, and rear drive in place.
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Rear brake stay in place. Ooops...I had to move the arm to the other side of the mount in order to clear the rear tire.
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Rear crash bar, passenger peg mounts, and pannier mounts positioned in place.
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Header pipes in place.
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Ujoint boot secured.
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Muffler in place, clamps tightened, exhaust secured.
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Battery in place.
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Generator belt installed.
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Draining oil after first 15 minute run.
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Dash with newly rebuilt gauge.
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Front view.
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Reflections in the pool of freshly drained oil...note the trails
left by the assembly lube that has washed out. Gregory concentrates to make sure the camera angle is okay.
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A bit better smile.
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On to a cheese eating grin.
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