Scheduling...

A scheduling issue means that we won't meet to work on the bike again until after the Christmas break.  Please check back in January for updates!

Good Progress

A productive session with the Kids' Cafe!

A step back as we had to secure the radiator overflow tank with a new top hat spacer and longer bolts...  We loosened off most of the mounting bolts, and tilted the frame back.  Job done.

Next it was time to properly secure the engine in the frame, as well as the shocks and swingarm.

At this point, it was time to mount the drive hub to the swingarm.  First we gave it a good clean with some varsol.  New grease and fresh gear oil will be added before it turns a wheel.

We also took the time to use the wire wheel to clean up the threads of the axles and various bits, nuts, and spacers.

That's a clean set of threads!

The rear wheel is on and secure!

We will only have one more Cafe Session before Christmas, but at this rate, the bike will be on its feet, and we'll start mounting the ancillaries, like brakes, radiator and fan, etc.