I added an easier to reach idle speed adjuster and some quick
release floatbowl screws which will be handy if jets need to
be changed. I also added a rearview mirror welded to the handlebar
and shortened the sidestand as the bike was standing up too
straight. Now can kickstart without hitting the round with the
kicker.
After starting the bike there was a lot of noise
coming from the primary, so I took off the belt to see what was
going on. It turned out that there was a high spot, caused by
a weld on the inner primary, that was scraping against the clutch
hub. I removed the high spot and machined 1 mm off the back of
the clutch hub to be sure, and bolted it all back together. Much
better!
These movies were taken just before the first short
testride. As expected the brakes were pretty scary so that was
the first thing that needed some fixing. Very comfortable sitting
position with a sleepingbag strapped against the sissybar by the
way! Motor feels strong and runs well. Now let's see about those
brakes....
I could pull the front brake lever all the way
to the handlebar and still push the bike through, so I needed
more adjustment length. I found a longer adjuster but could not
get that mounted unless I would solder the cable while on the
bike. I decided to machine a slot in the side, screw it all the
way into the brakeplate and then mount the cable. Now I have enough
pressure that I can no longer get the lever against the bars.
The sprocket brake I bled one more time and decided to put some
more miles on before deciding. Looking at the disc the new pads
and the disc need to wear in a bit more as they are not touching
everywhere yet. If the rear brake does not improve after wearing
in I have a hydraulic drumbrake that I can use only that will
not work with this wheelhub... We will see! Oh yeah, at the moment
I am making a quick-release bracket for this old saddlebag.
