Starting 71 rebuild

Update on assembly
still need small parts on order
 

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Having a bit of an unknown on side stand.
the mounting hole in side stand is larger than the diameter of the peg it goes on .
is this the wrong side stand ?
is there a bushing that goes into this mounting hole ?
 

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The 1971 has a different stand, to fit that one would need the later frame lug to be at its strongest.
The hole in the frame cross member for the spring end is in a different location on the later stand also.


The conversion part to use that later stand with the original pivot is # 40B.

 
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Thank you for this information .
I will order it …..

The pin on the frame would need checking (The one on my 1971 FB was already missing so not sure where they actually fail)

If not done already the rear brake pedal safety spring is advisable to stop the pedal dropping should the cable fail/disconnect.
Part number 06.4172
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By default it holds the pedal up if the cable is removed also over hanging down.

In the mid 1980's when I had a 1979 HD Sportster it had a small turn buckle behind one muffler (and meant to look at why) when I got it.

One day I had come off the motorway and taking off from a stop sign got to maybe 2nd gear when all hell broke loose (it was actually the turnbuckle detaching) and the muffler pivoted down into the road.
I am fairly sure I got the HD pole vault award for how high the back wheel lifted off the ground.
 
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Its 50 years old, you're tuned in, trust nothing.
I believe that, in addition to poor assembly quality of the original bikes, the poor quality control issue went to the component level as well. Trust nothing is a very good working philosophy. The Japanese brought us real component level quality control in the 70s. The motorcycling world has never been the same. Now people actually expect not to break bolts.
 
Update to build , coming along slowly but the way I want it . i do not work on it every day . Just when I feel like and have some time .
I have a lot of other projects on the go , so I need to spread out my time .
also nice weather , so off for a ride to death valley . Rides are important as well .
 

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its coming along .
hope to have it ready for the fall gathering in California .
 

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Try again
 

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Few more
 

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I got my side stand issue sorted out .
the pin stub on frame that it attaches was worn and bent.
shouldhave put a new one on before powdercoating.
decidedto remove side stand and bought a center stand kit .
I ordered new kit from Andover norton last Sunday night and received it on Thursday morning by DHL .
that is nice service.
takes five days for something to come from florida .
 
It’s a personal thing. It was not about making money or getting ahead.
it was done the way I wanted to give as a gift to someone.
it is not a correct restoration , never was intended that it would be.
I have already given two of these away and the new owners are very happy and definetly surprised .
I enjoy the journey to find the projects , select how they will come out and enjoy giving someone , something they could not afford but only wished they could .
I have more in the Q .
 
It’s a personal thing. It was not about making money or getting ahead.
it was done the way I wanted to give as a gift to someone.
it is not a correct restoration , never was intended that it would be.
I have already given two of these away and the new owners are very happy and definetly surprised .
I enjoy the journey to find the projects , select how they will come out and enjoy giving someone , something they could not afford but only wished they could .
I have more in the Q .
I call that a labour of love.
 
Started the 71 rebuild a day ago .
will post pics as I proceed .
soaked all the bolt and nuts with weasel piss . twice
hope it helps when removing hardware .
removed control cables , light switches , front end , back wheel , front wheel .
will get the wheels apart , new SS spokes , new stock chrome rims , new tubes , liners and tires.
goingto try getting the wheel hubs vapor blasted , see how it turns out .
if too costly , then I will buy the equipment myself to complete the rest .
don’t know how often I post here but try and keep updated , maybe weekly if I get something done.
I restored a 1971 Commando a few years ago. I put a Tri-spark ignition, Comstock reed valve sump plug, disc brake front, Borrani rims and am pretty happy with it. Feels like a real motorcycle. Am also about to do a Dunstall replica, also a 1971. Very satisfying.
 
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