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It was going to be too complicated (and expensive) to replace it with the later splined shaft and clutch, so I bought a new keyed Andrews mainshaft and stock clutch basket. I figured that since the original lasted thirty years, I should be good. 
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Ha! Quite a bit. The critical one was when I had a rust issue on the frame near where the swingarm attaches. Similar to what Mountainkowboy ran into in his recent Alma build. At that time I had to make the choice - rebuild or buy another bike. I didn't want another bike, I wanted the one I had, so committed to the rebuild. Had the frame fixed, trued and powder-coated. While it was in pieces it was time to do some other work, including splitting the cases to replace anything worn. Most of the work was done by my local indy shop; the frame went out to a Harley frame specialist. Over the years I have also upgraded/replaced a lot of stuff - cam, ignition, brakes, suspension etc. So the old girl is ready to start on the next 100,000 in pretty good shape.
The critical one was when I had a rust issue on the frame near where the swingarm attaches. Similar to what Mountainkowboy ran into in his recent Alma build. At that time I had to make the choice - rebuild or buy another bike. I didn't want another bike, I wanted the one I had, so committed to the rebuild. Had the frame fixed, trued and powder-coated. While it was in pieces it was time to do some other work, including splitting the cases to replace anything worn. Most of the work was done by my local indy shop; the frame went out to a Harley frame specialist. Over the years I have also upgraded/replaced a lot of stuff - cam, ignition, brakes, suspension etc. So the old girl is ready to start on the next 100,000 in pretty good shape.
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Congratulations..!!
"At that time I had to make the choice - rebuild or buy another bike. I didn't want another bike, I wanted the one I had, so committed to the rebuild."
I Get It. When my '85 FXRS got to 70k (a long time ago)...I made that same decision to just keep her on the road.
I can afford a new bike....I don't WANT a new bike. Enjoy that beauty..!
"At that time I had to make the choice - rebuild or buy another bike. I didn't want another bike, I wanted the one I had, so committed to the rebuild."
I Get It. When my '85 FXRS got to 70k (a long time ago)...I made that same decision to just keep her on the road.
I can afford a new bike....I don't WANT a new bike. Enjoy that beauty..!
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