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Complete Rebuilds / Re: 1935 Harley RL 45 progress 2024 (Egil's bike)
« Last post by Dennis on August 29, 2024, 10:18:20 AM »Excellent work on the Jiffy Stand.
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Complete Rebuilds / 1935 Harley RL 45 progress 2024 (Egil's bike)
« Last post by Olafskii on August 28, 2024, 09:09:26 PM »After sitting in the my shop since the show'n shine, I finally got around to putting Egil's bike on the lift.
The first order of business was to fix the wonky rear stand. It was so bad that at the show'n shine we had to block up under one side of the stand so that the bike would not tip over. A bit of online research indicated that this was not a stock rear stand. The original Harley stand was bent from one piece of u-shaped steel bar with gussets riveted each side for stability.
I did investigate side-stands, which for pre-war Harleys were accessories. Harley called them 'Jiffy Stands' which nowadays for pre-war models, are rarer than rocking horse phoo.
As a first step I set about straightening the top lugs and bottom bar thinking that I'd install some gussets afterwards. The top forgings straightened out fine but when I moved to the bottom bar, it simply broke off. It turns out that in the past some numpty attempted a mickey mouse fix by welding over top of the brazed joints at each end (this does not work!, steel weld metal does not stick to braze metal). Also, the bottom bar is some sort of old steel tube, and really wimpy.
The old brazing metal was carefully drilled out of the ends of the vertical stanchions and the bottom bar was replaced with solid 1/2" modern steel round bar (modern steel has much better welding properties). 3/4" x 3/16" flatbar gussets were made up and screwed into the vertical stanchions and welded to the new bottom steel bar. The braze joints at the ends were redone and no weld metal was laid over the braze joints.
The leaking home made copper oil pipes were replaced with new ones from Vintage Motorcycle Works. The replacements don't leak. Maybe it's better flares, maybe the tube thickness is more correct?.
The generator has been connected. The next step is to un-bum the carb issues. I'll set up a shop night for this purpose as I don't remember exactly what the issue was.
Olaf
The first order of business was to fix the wonky rear stand. It was so bad that at the show'n shine we had to block up under one side of the stand so that the bike would not tip over. A bit of online research indicated that this was not a stock rear stand. The original Harley stand was bent from one piece of u-shaped steel bar with gussets riveted each side for stability.
I did investigate side-stands, which for pre-war Harleys were accessories. Harley called them 'Jiffy Stands' which nowadays for pre-war models, are rarer than rocking horse phoo.
As a first step I set about straightening the top lugs and bottom bar thinking that I'd install some gussets afterwards. The top forgings straightened out fine but when I moved to the bottom bar, it simply broke off. It turns out that in the past some numpty attempted a mickey mouse fix by welding over top of the brazed joints at each end (this does not work!, steel weld metal does not stick to braze metal). Also, the bottom bar is some sort of old steel tube, and really wimpy.
The old brazing metal was carefully drilled out of the ends of the vertical stanchions and the bottom bar was replaced with solid 1/2" modern steel round bar (modern steel has much better welding properties). 3/4" x 3/16" flatbar gussets were made up and screwed into the vertical stanchions and welded to the new bottom steel bar. The braze joints at the ends were redone and no weld metal was laid over the braze joints.
The leaking home made copper oil pipes were replaced with new ones from Vintage Motorcycle Works. The replacements don't leak. Maybe it's better flares, maybe the tube thickness is more correct?.
The generator has been connected. The next step is to un-bum the carb issues. I'll set up a shop night for this purpose as I don't remember exactly what the issue was.
Olaf
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General Discussion / Re: Help wanted 1979 Honda
« Last post by Olafskii on August 28, 2024, 08:13:12 PM »I could take a look and provide some advise. (I used to own one of these). I don't want to be paid though.
Parts are available for these bikes and whatever the problem is, it's probably fixable. However the owner may not be prepared for the cost of parts. These old Hondas are not particularly collectible but they are pretty popular with riding schools--still, because they are so tough.
Let me know the guy's contact info.
Olaf
Parts are available for these bikes and whatever the problem is, it's probably fixable. However the owner may not be prepared for the cost of parts. These old Hondas are not particularly collectible but they are pretty popular with riding schools--still, because they are so tough.
Let me know the guy's contact info.
Olaf
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General Discussion / Re: Motorcycle hoard for sale, Chief Lk Rd
« Last post by Olafskii on August 28, 2024, 08:07:10 PM »I could go out there tomorrow (Aug 29) and have a quick look, take some pictures. After that I'll be out of town until Sept 9 or 10. Please text me the address. Olaf
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General Discussion / Re: Help wanted 1979 Honda
« Last post by Shep on August 26, 2024, 06:12:52 PM »Just for information I know where there are a few parts for this bike.
"Have some electrical and a tank, fenders and seat"
Shep
"Have some electrical and a tank, fenders and seat"
Shep
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General Discussion / Re: Motorcycle hoard for sale, Chief Lk Rd
« Last post by Shep on August 26, 2024, 03:43:39 PM »I would go out just for the heck of it if the time was suitable. Or is it too late?
Shep
Shep
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General Discussion / Re: Motorcycle hoard for sale, Chief Lk Rd
« Last post by kaziff on August 25, 2024, 06:54:57 AM »Hi Steve, haven't heard a peep from anybody else, I have a feeling the people in our group are past the point of being interested in repairing old bikes but they might surprise me if there is cause to go up and have a look I will certainly take a picture and let you know what's there
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General Discussion / Re: Motorcycle hoard for sale, Chief Lk Rd
« Last post by stevecrout on August 25, 2024, 04:53:44 AM »Hello Guy - if anyone is going out there and can send a quick report on the Harley I'd be happy!
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General Discussion / Motorcycle hoard for sale, Chief Lk Rd
« Last post by kaziff on August 24, 2024, 05:46:19 PM »Just had a call from Lindy who viewed a bunch of motorcycles going for "fire sale" pricing, mostly Japanese units, one harley.
This property was purchased with these bikes on it and the new owner wants them gone.
Anyone interested in a look?
This property was purchased with these bikes on it and the new owner wants them gone.
Anyone interested in a look?
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General Discussion / Re: Peachland Vintage & Collectible Motorcycle Show-Sunday Sept 1, 2024
« Last post by Hans on August 23, 2024, 09:17:51 AM »Hey All
If you are heading out with me on this journey, I'll be at the Esso(old Husky House) south at 8:30 Wednesday, plan to leave for 9:30. Olaf has suggested a campsite near Hat Creek/Cache Creek for the first evenings stay, or maybe Lillooet depending on the time and energy level. Planned route will be direct to Quesnel, West Side Road to Williams Lake, 100 Mile House Horse Lake and Watch Lake Loop.
I have plans to meet up with my friends Paige and Kirk in Hope on Thursday, so a ride to Lillooet and then back to Lytton and then the Fraser Valley. Highway 3 to Princeton, then maybe up 5a towards Merrit? Still open from this point.
Camping should be easy to find Wednesday and Thursday night. It'll get tighter to find for Friday night as it'll be the long weekend.
Cheers
Hans
If you are heading out with me on this journey, I'll be at the Esso(old Husky House) south at 8:30 Wednesday, plan to leave for 9:30. Olaf has suggested a campsite near Hat Creek/Cache Creek for the first evenings stay, or maybe Lillooet depending on the time and energy level. Planned route will be direct to Quesnel, West Side Road to Williams Lake, 100 Mile House Horse Lake and Watch Lake Loop.
I have plans to meet up with my friends Paige and Kirk in Hope on Thursday, so a ride to Lillooet and then back to Lytton and then the Fraser Valley. Highway 3 to Princeton, then maybe up 5a towards Merrit? Still open from this point.
Camping should be easy to find Wednesday and Thursday night. It'll get tighter to find for Friday night as it'll be the long weekend.
Cheers
Hans