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Old Mar 30, 2026 | 06:31 AM
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Motor closed up. Intake is on. Starting on transmission this week. Hopefully will get this installed and primary side closed up.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2026 | 09:53 AM
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Trans pulled apart. Re-using the gears but replacing everything else. All in all doesn't look bad for a bike that was under water for a few days.




 
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Old Apr 2, 2026 | 03:47 PM
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Motor closed up. Intake is on. Starting on transmission this week. Hopefully will get this installed and primary side closed up.
id install exhaust studs not bolts my head-exhaust threads and bolts stripped out
 
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Old Apr 7, 2026 | 01:17 AM
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Studs only way to go on a shovel, I use jet nuts, called aircraft nuts sometimes, 3/8" head 6 or 12 point super easy to get a wrench or 1/4" dr socket on and flanged, AN washers and pipes are solid, don't rattle out. The nuts can be had regular or the more common locking. The lock type I clamp a bolt in th vise oil the thread and run the nuts on & off, the still hold well , don't and they can take out.

I have a sizable bag those 6 point nuts, surplus buy before ebay got stupid years ago, interested pm me an address, cost you postage and padded bag for some.



 
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Old Apr 8, 2026 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by CaryC
Motor closed up. Intake is on. Starting on transmission this week. Hopefully will get this installed and primary side closed up.
Motor looks great!
 
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