Hilltopper Jackshaft wear ....

#1
Saturday I was out on the Hilltopper and the right hand jackshaft bearing came out of its holder. The "C" clip groove had worn away. A large groove had been worn in the shaft also a lesser groove where the other bearing sits.



I welded it up, ground it in, new bearings and clips .... ground the brake puck too ... good as used!



Then I check the jackshaft on the new Hilltopper ... notice the sprocket side bearing has been welded on place?!



The sprocket is worn as well ...



Guess I know what I'm doing tonight!
Hey Yoop, might want to check yours ...
 
#3
Nice!
I'm guessing mine have been ridden more than a few times over the years ...

Hey Todd ... Did yours come with a factory light set up?
If it did do you have electronic brake switches mounted between the brake levers and cables?
 
#6
Notice the added footrest extensions. Actually those are straight and comfortable. The rest of the parts off it are heading to Windber.
 
#8
I have a 1971 Hilltopper that a buddy of mine lost the brake shaft. Any suggestions on where I can order a new one?
Also need to replace front shocks. Websites to order?
 
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