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

• 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!