Gregory Bender
Gregory Bender
Gregory Bender
 

2010 July 10: Final assembly of complete motorcycle

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Engine in place, ready to begin.
Engine in place, ready to begin.

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Cover removed.
Cover removed.

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Front engine mounting bolt in place. Center stand prevented from retracting by a length of rope tied around the front wheel.
Front engine mounting bolt in place. Center stand prevented from retracting by a length of rope tied around the front wheel.

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Rear of engine supported with a board.
Rear of engine supported with a board.

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Rear of engine jacked up, ready to receive transmission.
Rear of engine jacked up, ready to receive transmission.

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Clutch plates aligned, new ring gear bolts.
Clutch plates aligned, new ring gear bolts.

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Push rod cup in place, has a nice coating of no-fling grease on there.
Push rod cup in place, has a nice coating of no-fling grease on there.

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New clutch input hub from Charley Cole.
New clutch input hub from Charley Cole.

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Transmission in place.
Transmission in place.

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Battery tray in place.
Battery tray in place.

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Rear transmission mounting bolt in place.
Rear transmission mounting bolt in place.

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Generator, carbs, airbox in place.
Generator, carbs, airbox in place.

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Generator covers installed.
Generator covers installed.

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Tool boxes and rear fender secured.
Tool boxes and rear fender secured.

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Rear view of transmission, shift linkage and levers in place.
Rear view of transmission, shift linkage and levers in place.

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Rear brake mechanism in place. Ooops...I had to take this back out in order to fit the swing arm first.
Rear brake mechanism in place. Ooops...I had to take this back out in order to fit the swing arm first.

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New drive shaft and coupler.
New drive shaft and coupler.

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Swing arm, shocks, and rear drive in place.
Swing arm, shocks, and rear drive in place.

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Rear brake stay in place. Ooops...I had to move the arm to the other side of the mount in order to clear the rear tire.
Rear brake stay in place. Ooops...I had to move the arm to the other side of the mount in order to clear the rear tire.

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Rear crash bar, passenger peg mounts, and pannier mounts positioned in place.
Rear crash bar, passenger peg mounts, and pannier mounts positioned in place.

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Header pipes in place.
Header pipes in place.

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Ujoint boot secured.
Ujoint boot secured.

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Muffler in place, clamps tightened, exhaust secured.
Muffler in place, clamps tightened, exhaust secured.

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Battery in place.
Battery in place.

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Generator belt installed.
Generator belt installed.

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Draining oil after first 15 minute run.
Draining oil after first 15 minute run.

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Dash with newly rebuilt gauge.
Dash with newly rebuilt gauge.

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Front view.
Front view.

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Reflections in the pool of freshly drained oil...note the trails left by the assembly lube that has washed out. Gregory concentrates to make sure the camera angle is okay.
Reflections in the pool of freshly drained oil...note the trails left by the assembly lube that has washed out. Gregory concentrates to make sure the camera angle is okay.

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A bit better smile.
A bit better smile.

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On to a cheese eating grin.
On to a cheese eating grin.

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