Comments on: When rebuilding a vintage motorcycle, are there any parts that are easy to put on backward without realizing? http://harleypipes.com/when-rebuilding-a-vintage-motorcycle-are-there-any-parts-that-are-easy-to-put-on-backward-without-realizing.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:12:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: The Freak Show http://harleypipes.com/when-rebuilding-a-vintage-motorcycle-are-there-any-parts-that-are-easy-to-put-on-backward-without-realizing.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1043 The Freak Show Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:38:44 +0000 http://harleypipes.com/when-rebuilding-a-vintage-motorcycle-are-there-any-parts-that-are-easy-to-put-on-backward-without-realizing.htm#comment-1043 Dollar Bill is right. I would also add that a digital camera is one of the best things for rebuilding old bikes that ever came out. Get one and take TONS of pictures as you take things apart. Every time to unbolt a piece, take a picture of the next step. Also, start saving small containers and use them for each and every part you take off. The write on the container what is in there. There are lots of vintage bikes out there that only need to be carefully taken apart and cleaned. The actual mechanical repairs are often really minimal (not always). A little paint and upholstery, some new tires, intake seals, a battery, and a carb rebuild will often turn a total mess into something you can be proud to ride around. Dollar Bill is right.

I would also add that a digital camera is one of the best things for rebuilding old bikes that ever came out.

Get one and take TONS of pictures as you take things apart. Every time to unbolt a piece, take a picture of the next step. Also, start saving small containers and use them for each and every part you take off. The write on the container what is in there.

There are lots of vintage bikes out there that only need to be carefully taken apart and cleaned. The actual mechanical repairs are often really minimal (not always). A little paint and upholstery, some new tires, intake seals, a battery, and a carb rebuild will often turn a total mess into something you can be proud to ride around.

]]> By: bill (dollar bill) http://harleypipes.com/when-rebuilding-a-vintage-motorcycle-are-there-any-parts-that-are-easy-to-put-on-backward-without-realizing.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1044 bill (dollar bill) Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:38:44 +0000 http://harleypipes.com/when-rebuilding-a-vintage-motorcycle-are-there-any-parts-that-are-easy-to-put-on-backward-without-realizing.htm#comment-1044 Lots of transmission parts and clutches can be mounted wrong. Suggest you purchase a manual on your bike........ Lots of transmission parts and clutches can be mounted wrong. Suggest you purchase a manual on your bike……..

]]> By: Andy http://harleypipes.com/when-rebuilding-a-vintage-motorcycle-are-there-any-parts-that-are-easy-to-put-on-backward-without-realizing.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1045 Andy Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:38:44 +0000 http://harleypipes.com/when-rebuilding-a-vintage-motorcycle-are-there-any-parts-that-are-easy-to-put-on-backward-without-realizing.htm#comment-1045 There were lots of mounting washers and spacers that could be installed in the wrong order or left off completely.If you enter a show that judges on the quality of the restoration every missing part or non correct part for the year bike loses you points. There were lots of mounting washers and spacers that could be installed in the wrong order or left off completely.If you enter a show that judges on the quality of the restoration every missing part or non correct part for the year bike loses you points.

]]> By: dathinman8 http://harleypipes.com/when-rebuilding-a-vintage-motorcycle-are-there-any-parts-that-are-easy-to-put-on-backward-without-realizing.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1046 dathinman8 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:38:44 +0000 http://harleypipes.com/when-rebuilding-a-vintage-motorcycle-are-there-any-parts-that-are-easy-to-put-on-backward-without-realizing.htm#comment-1046 I'm sure there are parts that could be incorrectly installed. When restoring or rebuilding anything of that nature, it's always smart to take a picture (close-ups too) of the way the parts were placed and installed prior to taking them apart. Also, marking them when you disassemble them will be helpful to put them back in the correct order and orientation. You might also refer to assembly diagrams and service manuals. This guy seems to have a lot of manuals & diagrams: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1940-47-Harley-Davidson-Motorcycles-Service-Manual_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem190287425350QQitemZ190287425350QQptZMotorsQ5fManualsQ5fLiterature I’m sure there are parts that could be incorrectly installed. When restoring or rebuilding anything of that nature, it’s always smart to take a picture (close-ups too) of the way the parts were placed and installed prior to taking them apart. Also, marking them when you disassemble them will be helpful to put them back in the correct order and orientation. You might also refer to assembly diagrams and service manuals.

This guy seems to have a lot of manuals & diagrams: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1940-47-Harley-Davidson-Motorcycles-Service-Manual_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem190287425350QQitemZ190287425350QQptZMotorsQ5fManualsQ5fLiterature

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