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Here's an update finally. I needed to rustproof the frame this summer, so it's ready for assembly when I go back to Florida. Best way to preserve the inside of the frame tubes is fill them with PB Blaster and let soak for a few months. It's been on my to-do list since May, but summer is busy. But three giant cans later, the job is almost done. I'll keep checking to make sure the level stays up.
The lower tubes and down tubes fill from the back with the neck down:
I put a #6 rubber stopper in the bottom of the seat tube. The top tube fills from the little triangle hole next to it. It connects to the speedometer cable tube, but I need to get another #6 stopper to fill this up all the way.
This is the only part of the swingarm that I can see is open to the world, and a #5 stopper fits the other end. If anyone knows if I should work at filling any other parts of the swingarm, I'm happy to learn:
Last but not least the rear springer tubes. I had to seal the holes the idiot drilled to bolt up the brake stay when the stud broke. I don't see any openings in the front tubes, but again I could be wrong.
They come up on ebay and marketplace regularly, youll find what you need w/ a little patience.
I couldn't find those in any of the parts pictures. I bet they're aftermarket, which may mean maybe easier to find or at least replaceable with something similar and newer, like with LED instead of the old bulb types.
PB Blaster wasn't enough. I pounded the edges of the pistons and they didn't move, except to dislodge the jugs from the case. I wish I had my oxy/acetylene setup here, I would put a ton of heat to the pistons to break them free.
I don't think this crankset is worth saving, the bearings are probably rusty. But 80" EVO stuff is pretty cheap, I think.
On a positive note, the transmission doesn't look all that bad above the waterline. I'll flush it out with ATF and take it apart when I can get my hands on a pulley socket next week.
I'll bring the motor to the shop and get his opinion on that too.
So far no more surprises. Any comments?
If I had the money, and after seeing that picture, I wouldn't put a stock ratchet pawl back in there, new or otherwise. I'd get me one of THESE
Congrats! Looks great, I like the tool box.. I should add that. I like those mirrors too. You should sell me that chin spoiler.. I dont think you really want that lol. It was my dream bike as well. After 30 years my wife told me to go buy something with suspension cause she wasnt putting up with my hardtail anymore lol. I now have 3 bikes, hunting a 4rth.. love my springer!
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