Check out the difference! Just buffed it by hand using "The Intimidator" micro-diamond pro-polish
Mark over at Frontline Cycles turned me on to this.
Original oil tank ok on the outside
Oil tank rusted from previous owner letting battery acid overflow
Painted in the battery case with Por 15 Rust preventative paint
After the re-chrome work
I'm not sure how this was still working
New Cycle Electrics stator and regulator
Chain wear and weld repair
shade tree knurling to keep the bearing from spinning
New Rivera Primo chain case. Going with a sealed primary.
Before Nose Cone shots
LBV chain tensioner to keep the chain off the inner primary
After 79hopper on the forum finished with it
Picked this original from a guy that that had bought a chrome aftermarket
Little beat up. Deep scrapes from a slide.
The AFTER shots once 79hopper on the forum finished with it
Floor board tab scrubbed pretty good as well
Scrapes sanded and polished out
Nicely cleaned up!
Why James Gaskets are worth it
Look at the difference between low priced Biker Choice kit (left)
and James Gasket (right)
Lever switch to replace solenoid
Hand Starter wiring diagram
Rewire the starter relay - 71463-73A
Drilled out rivets and exposed wiring
Pulled coil out and soldered a lead wire to base of copper (I) post
Back together using cork and rubber to insulate from metal based
Re-riveted the based back on
COB fix for front brake switch - Broken switch contact
Added a dab of black RTV silicone and inserted it
Used a 1/2in tac with rounded head