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Police Silver left side tank that started this entire project. Still trying to find fenders in this original color, not looking promising. For the initial startup primer gray will likely be the color of choice to try and make in look monochromatic, enough.
Rocker clutch assembly arrived with hardware. Needs new friction disc and a spring, but besides it is all there.
This was the first part that was harder to find for a late Panhead VS a Knucklehead. Knuck and early Pan assemblies seem pretty common, though not cheap. But the later style for the Duo Glide was hard to find, took some time but here she is. Now I am having similar issues finding a jiffy stand, but patience will prevail.
Finally disassembled the other wheel so I could measure for bearings etc. Surprised the "better" wheel had a bit of rust on the small bearing side. Race on the wheel is fine but sleeve was a bit pitted. Regardless I was finally able to order everything I needed to rebuild both hubs, went with stock rollers all around, my math did not show any over sized races. Also spent the cash for a new sleeve and small roller cage retainer. Retainer looked like it was going to take way to long to clean, sleeve was lightly pitted on that side, no reason to take a chance.
Saturday was a rain day, so I hid in the shop and got both hubs rebuilt. Almost called it a day after the first wheel, but decided to push on and get second one done. Good thing I did, I put the shims in the wrong location on the first wheel, noticed it when shimming the second wheel. Quick disassembly and put the shims between the thrust washers instead of on top. Good thing I did the second one and realized my mistake. Regardless two hubs done, now I am going to attempt to true them up. Bad wheel is also getting relaced with a set of original cad spokes I scored, current rusted chrome spokes will go in the garbage. Oh and the tires arrived I decided to go with Firestone Champions from Coker. We will see how I do truing the wheels, if successful then I will mount the tires then move to brakes. I think I have all the bits, rebuild on master cylinder needed, but all the parts are on hand.
PS standard size rollers worked for all four locations. Small bearing cage I ordered was too short, so I spent the time to clean up the original I took out of the wheel.
Last edited by Architect; Jan 12, 2026 at 07:34 AM.
What we do today my spoke guy trues 5the wheels then comes after its all together and sets the tire dead center of the visual
yea. It’s not necessary but we like that when the nose pickers at events look at the stuff we do - a reason exist Y they would not say anything anyway bit we know
I was having a heart attack over the offset from the hub to the rim per the FSM. Then after some research I discovered the dimension gets taken from the end of the hub, not the flange with the spokes. That put the offset of the first wheel in the correct spot per the FSM. With that almost catastrophe behind me, now when I get time I will start twisting spokes to see if I can figure out how to make it move? Dial indicator already shows she is a little wonky left to right, concentric yet to be tested. We will see how this plays out, hoping to NOT have to bring them to my local guy. Not because of the money, just something I want to do myself.
I know truing wheels is considered an art, but I have read enough that it sems like a logical if not time consuming process. TBD,
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I know truing wheels is considered an art, but I have read enough that it sems like a logical if not time consuming process. TBD,[/QUOTE]
I`ve done 2 sets in my life
I was younger and had more patience then
I've done a few, and if you can visualize the results of each spoke adjustment it's easy. It's all about going slow and steady, loosening and tightening the spokes in the area that needs help and the opposite side so you don't over-tighten them and bend the rim. Follow the manual exactly, you'll be good.
Moving the wheel offset is done at the end after you have it true. Take turns loosening the spokes on the side you want to move away from and tightening the opposite side. Take small steps, half a turn at a time.
Last but not least tighten all the spokes evenly to get that "ping" when hit with the spoke wrench.
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