2008 July 28: Frame and swing arm (2.00 hours)

Updated: 2008 July 28

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Installed the VIN plate on the steering head...reusing the original rivets.
Installed the front tank mounts on the frame. The original rubbers were in fine shape, so they were reused. I fit new stainless bolts, but reused the original plated steel spacers and special oversized washers.
Fit new races for the steering head bearings (the original bearings were ruined).
Refit the original swing arm races and bearings back into the swing arm. The originals are in fine shape, and I simply repacked them with grease after a very thorough cleaning. I fit new seals for the swing arm bearings.
Fit a new carrier bearing into the swing arm.
Fit the u-joint into the carrier bearing. It was a nice interference fit. The previous owner told me he put in a new u-joint and it certainly feels and looks brand new. It is in fantastic shape!