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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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Here is where it begins...



I have added a chrome adjustable swingarm, but not satisfied with the axle fitment yet...the quest continues.



Trial fitting of a bobbed stock fender shows that I must do some minor trimming of the left strut spacers to get it flush with the fender side.





Next up is fitting of a new tail lite. I had to drill for this one as the fender was blank.







I know how you guys like pictures, so I will post them with every update. Upcoming will be fitting of a new fuel tank and possibly a WG replacement for the current springer.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 01:06 PM
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Nicely done man clean work and I do like seeing that , should see some the monkeyed up stuff I get to straighten out sometimes makes you wanna cry .
 
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Raining here, so I decided to remove the old tank and set the new one up just to get a feel for the upcoming look...





 
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looking good.
any plans for your old tins?
 
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looking good.
any plans for your old tins?
Thanks - Going to put them away for another day.
 
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Axle issues resolved and another caliper bracket installed so I can run a bottom mount caliper. Have yet to find a source for various thickness 3/4" ID axle spacers tho...



 
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Source found for axle spacers that can also be purchased individually... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wheel...item2c5e2d092e

New nickle plated RevTech o-ring chain...looks great once you get all the excess grease off of it.

 
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Ended up replacing everything from the MC back with the new caliper...will be much cleaner looking when finished.



 
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Originally Posted by rickss69
Source found for axle spacers that can also be purchased individually... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wheel...item2c5e2d092e

New nickle plated RevTech o-ring chain...looks great once you get all the excess grease off of it.

I use these place's a lot for that kind of stuff , I have a nice assortment of spacers & shims both internal and outer plus BikerGarage is great source for all kinds of little odds & ends you always need during any kind of build or mod work .

http://www.jirehcycles.com/

http://www.bikergarage101.com/servlet/StoreFront
 
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Thanks TwiZted, I'll bookmark those links.
 
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