2008 March 01: Measuring and cleaning (4.50 hours)

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  • Measured the main bearings and the big end rod bearings. Everything measured out very well.
  • Took the plug out of the sludge trap in the crank and cleaned it out. It had a little bit in it, no where near full. But, since the engine is this far apart, it only makes sense to clean it completely.
  • Disassembled the footboards/lower frame rails and cleaned up all the various bits.
  • Removed the brake disks from both wheels. Cleaned up the discs and fasteners.
  • Removed the cush drive from the rear wheel. Cleaned up the pieces.
  • Removed the front and rear tires from the wheels. Cleaned up the tires and wheels.
I still need to strip the frame.
I still need to strip the frame.

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A bunch of (mostly) clean parts.
A bunch of (mostly) clean parts.

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Parts awaiting cleaning.
Parts awaiting cleaning.

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Striped frame components cleaned and awaiting blast and powder coat.
Striped frame components cleaned and awaiting blast and powder coat.

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Some parts from the rear wheel.
Some parts from the rear wheel.

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Polished shiny bits. The mufflers aren't perfect, but this picture sure makes them look worse than they are!
Polished shiny bits. The mufflers aren't perfect, but this picture sure makes them look worse than they are!

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Rims and discs.
Rims and discs.

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Tires.
Tires.

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Crank and mains.
Crank and mains.

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