I recently acquired this roller from a member here. He can chime in if he wants. :thumbsup: I'd been looking for one of these for a long time.
Over the years, there were some modifications made to the frame. The rear loop had been raised, the top bar wasn't level, and was scab-welded to the neck. The axle hangers were tore up, and one had been moved to the outside of the frame. There were holes in the JS bearing supports.
Some of the issues found and repairs made:
The forks were welded so they wouldn't compress. I had to cut them apart, then cut the old legs apart to get at the original suspension pieces. I then slugged them and spliced to the bottom tree.
I replaced the top 7/8" piece and the bottom 1" piece and installed a new neck at 65 degrees. Top frame is 13.75" at the top. I heated and brought down the rear frame hoop to level, and leveled the top frame rail to it. Within .5 degrees anyway. It took two attempts at this. The first try yielded a 2 degree down slope which was very noticeable.
Fish mouth joints at all points except bottom 1" tube, which I heated, smashed flat, and butt-welded.
Working out rear wheel brake and spacing.
Leveled out the bike to set the stance on the front suspension.
Drilled holes shoved up the spring and retainers and put temporary bolts through.
Here she is mocked up with a Briggs FH 5, tires, chain, etc. Not far from being ready for it's test and final rigging before tear down, body work and paint. Re-popped Anderson pegs are upside down, and modified Triumph Jackhammer throttle and grips on the bars.
Off to a good start-been working at this for a couple of months. I've had help and advice from several good people here. More later.
Over the years, there were some modifications made to the frame. The rear loop had been raised, the top bar wasn't level, and was scab-welded to the neck. The axle hangers were tore up, and one had been moved to the outside of the frame. There were holes in the JS bearing supports.
Some of the issues found and repairs made:
The forks were welded so they wouldn't compress. I had to cut them apart, then cut the old legs apart to get at the original suspension pieces. I then slugged them and spliced to the bottom tree.
I replaced the top 7/8" piece and the bottom 1" piece and installed a new neck at 65 degrees. Top frame is 13.75" at the top. I heated and brought down the rear frame hoop to level, and leveled the top frame rail to it. Within .5 degrees anyway. It took two attempts at this. The first try yielded a 2 degree down slope which was very noticeable.
Fish mouth joints at all points except bottom 1" tube, which I heated, smashed flat, and butt-welded.
Working out rear wheel brake and spacing.
Leveled out the bike to set the stance on the front suspension.
Drilled holes shoved up the spring and retainers and put temporary bolts through.
Here she is mocked up with a Briggs FH 5, tires, chain, etc. Not far from being ready for it's test and final rigging before tear down, body work and paint. Re-popped Anderson pegs are upside down, and modified Triumph Jackhammer throttle and grips on the bars.
Off to a good start-been working at this for a couple of months. I've had help and advice from several good people here. More later.
