Day 8 - Starting the final mock up

I don't know if I am incredibly slow or what, but I figured with my lack of experience, I really should take my time to do this right. Almost every piece/system on this bike needs some sort of attention to make it fit or line up correctly. There's apparently a lot of finessing to be done to get it right.

So, I am nearly finished gathering parts, applying the right paint and finishes, and out sourcing work. I am currently getting my wheels trued and tires mounted. I have a contact back east who can rebuild my generator. Everyone I've spoken to has said you should have someone comptent to do it. Obviously, I don't fit the criteria.

What I have done is started the final mock up of the bike. I am checking for fitment issues and mounting every last nut and bolt. I plan to tear it back down again and, for the final build, have everything dialed in so it's just a matter of assembly.

So, I have the frame back from the painter and it looks better than it did before I had it straightened. I've installed the rear stand, forks, steering damper, front and rear footboard support rods, brake crossover with levers, engine with carb, transmission, inner primary, clutch, and primary chain.

The inner primary was a pain in the ass. I spent well over an hour trying to get everything to line up. The rear footboard and engine breather/chain oiler have to pass through the inner primary as well and they caused me lots of problems. I then installed the clutch, primary chain, and front sprocket. I don't know how tight the chain is suppose to be, but it's very tight right now. I have a feeling it might require more play in the chain than I have now. I'll be sure to ask a pro once they're all back from Davenport, IA. I also can't get my repop chain oiler to fit at all. It simply won't screw into the oiler and pass through the hole in the inner primary. I wonder if I have a poorly made tube, or something's wrong with my setup. I don't have the resources to manipulate the tube...this might be a problem I set aside.

Engine is in, forks are on

Breather tube next to the jack stands. Can't get it to fit!

Inner primary cover, clutch and chain installed. Shit is tighter than Dick's hat band.

Next, I am going to install the mudguards, battery box, and coil. I think I need a few more parts to mount the coil. I also need to paint my tail light assembly.