Some stuff was odd & tricky when I was missing parts, like the lower front rear fender mount and center stand - which I gave up on for a couple of reasons.
The original 66 or 67 front brake is a full-width SLS, not a TLS. I got some 73 Commando fork lowers and the caliper from a friend, plus the hub and rim. I decided to go with a new rotor after finding the price for properly correcting mine was more - such is the case in Southern CA for labor costs. There was a need to file down the caliper a bit due to the rivets on the new disc fouling it, where the picture arrow is. I used a Yamaha Riva scooter MC which is 12mm and gives a good feel but is still a bit wooden. I went that route due to cost and fitment. $15 on eBay and very compact with a brake light circuit.
The main thing is that the bike stops extremely well. The weak link for braking is the Dunlop K70s which look cool but perform badly. I can lock the front up at any speed. The disc is the single best mod I made, ahead of the Wassell Mini MKII ignition (magneto replacement).
I read lots of heartache about lacing that front hub due to the spoke angles, but it didn't seem that bad to me and is all good.
You can press together the bushings with some all thread and washers. Same method I've used on many bikes. Oh if you were 'state-side' I'd offer up some tools (holder for the timing side shaft/gears, others that you may need for full rebuild). I made my own engine stand from plywood, couldn't justify buying something.
I just went for a great 1hr ride today. A bit windy here in Southern CA but I didn't see any smoke.
