71 xlch : 02

Been sporadically working on the Sportster over the past few months. Haven't updated at all, so I figured it was time to do so.

Just a quick reminder of what I started with.



The Corbin seat was traded for an early 60's seat, that was then traded for an 18" front drum wheel. I found an 18" aluminum rear to match, then mounted some Dunlop k70 tires 4.0x18 front and back. Rear bearings have been replaced. The front have as well, but with 3/4" ID to fit the later axle, and the brake plate opened up to match. The front forks will stay, I just need to figure out a brake stay and axle spacers. New brake shoes should be dropping in any day now to get the wheels all buttoned up.

Swapped out the bars for some Emgo superbikes that I split and narrowed to fit the one piece riser. Also picked up a pair of cheap drag pipes and an air filter for the time being. I've got my eye out for replacements, but for now there are other things to address.

Some OMS alumni have donated some parts as well. A nice leather sprung solo seat and an early xlch tank with the screw in cap and left side drain plug. I need to fab some brackets for the tank, seat, and make a battery tray for the smaller YT4B-BS AGM I picked up. I'm sure there's some other stuff I am missing, but that's the majority. Hopefully I can have it rolling down the road in the next month or so.



Swingarm bearings need tightened. The weight of the bike makes it pretty obvious, but on the jack it's even more so. It wiggles ever direction imaginable.





Fork legs were swapped from left to right to utilize the old caliper mount. I should be able to anchor from it with a simple bracket and keep the brake plate fairly close to stock positioning that a 33mm front end would have.



Missing a dust shield and maybe a washer or two in the trees. The bearings were assembled with absolutely no grease whatsoever. Nice.