As I have just bought my first WL 45 I was wondering if you guys had some good parts sources that you would recommend?
Apparently this was put up about 20 years ago,installed a new battery,and float in carb.Changed the oil,and cleaned a few things up. She started on the 2nd kick.Unfortunately the dipstick for the Tranny broke and I have worked on it about 4 hours with not much luck,stuck like a bitch.But I will get it out,one thing these old bikes have taught me is patience.So as of now I am looking for a dipstick for the tranny,and a Black battery box cover...

 

Are you sure you had a dipstick. As far as I can remember it just had a transmission fill plug, a long threaded tube with a hex at the end. Old Part number 2326-41 new part number 703. NOSparts.com has them for between 10 and 15 dollars.

 

you are correct Thank you for the lead..

 

J&P Cycles also has a vintage bikes catalog (though they're a little pricey). I PMed you about the box cover. I have one if you want it.

 

Capt I ordered the book on mine through my DH dealer, was a lot of help. For the love of god take your time. This is a link to a video clip of me getting mine started. By the way when I got her together she started right up to. Man I love this bike.

http://www.2shared.com/file/8183311/.../103_0766.html

 

Hey: skip JP like the plague, like the plague..heres some pics of my recent finds..1947 WL, 1942 WLA, and best of all, I also found along with these piles a 1941 "WLDR" impeccable frame, running K models wheels brakes..kewl *** score..ruben

 

Nice Find

 

[quote=mayanruben;5686247]Hey: skip JP like the plague, like the plague..heres some pics of my recent finds..
What is the problem with J&P?

 

JP sell factory error rates, but then again we probably buy 30,000 worth of parts a year and all the parts seem to be lacking quality control..but J&P are the worst..plus they won't take their **** back..or something like that..ruben

 

hey Capt.! there are several good sources for nos and re-pop parts, I am sitting here responding 2 you cause i forgot 2 retard the timing when i kicked my 55-g thurs. nite. it KICKED BACK!!!!!! nOW I'M on crutches. The good thing is i kicked a few more times, & she is running for the first time since 1971!!!!!!!!!!
Any way I have made several purchases from," 45restoration.com, throttlemasters, (of Chicago) and for newer, I have a 75 FL & 04 ultra I use,'Jirehcycle.com.
I am very pleased with 45 rest. they have new/repop, and used oem "CLEAN" parts. The people i talk to on the phone,( i dont give CC on computer) i want to know who im doin business with , are very knowledgable. Be spacific if you want originalparts!!!! All have treated me excellent!!!
45 Restoration - 1(800)445-1945 great people to deal with!!!!!
Throttle Masters (mostly re-poped parts) (773)247-6114
Jireh cycles ( cheaper& better than J$P[japanees Parts]) (877)681-0448
Good luck & Keep the rubber side down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!