On yer feet!

Back at it.  First step was to get the front forks installed into the triple clamps.  The forks themselves were rebuilt awhile ago.  They were still oil-tight, but the fork "gaiters" (the accordion dust seals) look a bit worse for wear.  We might have to replace them before we give the bike away.

The wheel went on next, being sure to include the spacer on the right, and the speedo drive on the left.

We test-fitted the exhaust headers, and realized the exhaust bracket that was rough-fabbed last year needed to be cleaned up.  First some work on the grinding stone to get rid of sharp edges, and then off to the wire wheel to prep it for paint.

At session's end, starting to really look like a bike again.  We need to do some painting, and track down some rubber bushings (that are no longer available... Mr. S will hit up some of the interweb forums for help).  We'll be able to finish off the exhaust, add the carbs, and start re-routing the wiring.  I think we've timed the current "scrambler" craze just perfectly!

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.

An update

I neglected to post of pic of "where we were at" after the first session.  All the mounting bolts are still "finger tight", as we have some adjustments to make before we tighten things down for good.  The frame color is a good choice, as it brings out the aluminum of the engine case and cylinder heads.  Swingarm fitted, with one shock in place to keep it steady.  Hope to get it on it's "feet" next week.

Delay

No bike club this week as we are waiting on parts.  Back to our regularly scheduled program next week.

Coming together

We are now into the reassembly phase.  Mr. S is now using his smartphone for photos, so the quality won't be as good, but we'll still document the project as it comes to completion.
The frame is now mounted on the engine, and Mr. S did some learning, as he'd never worked with a shaft-drive motorcycle before.  However, reading the instructions is always a good place to start, and the swingarm is now back on as well.  It won't be too long until the bike is back on its feet!  The triple clamps were also reassembled with new tapered steering stem bearings, which were re-packed with new grease.  Some extra grease-packing practice took place as well, as both sides of the swingarm pivot also have tapered roller bearings, albeit much smaller.

Finally back at it!

It's taken awhile, but the chassis parts are back from the powder coating shop and so we're ready to reassemble.  Just in time as the mild weather here in Manitoba is now over, and we can spend some time in the warm MCI shop finishing our bike.  After much consideration and many color submissions, we are going with a silver frame, and black swingarm and chassis parts.  Still need to decide on the body colour, but the consensus so far is red.  Still a ways away from that step.