speedway widow maker

#7
Why not keep it original like it rolled out of the factory? It's sometimes a lot harder, time consuming and more expensive to have a bike exactly as it was mad but I think it's worth it in the long run. Just my opinion.
 
#8
I do have the OEM front end ,its in very good condition, however it dosnt have enough spring strength . it just cant handle heavy, hard ridding. how ever i have been debating on using it, i just have to come up with better springs. maybe a spring inside a spring. thanks for keeping aimed at original!
 
#9
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its coming along,
thanks for the sugestion of keeping it OEM, i took some rupp front springs and cut them to the same length as the speedway
fork spring, then put them inside of the speedway spring, fit perfect, now i have a tougher front end.
got OEM rear shocks. put the wheels on, looking pretty good!
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#11
Another tip. Post your updates in the same thread instead of starting a new thread each time you update. This way it will be easier to follow your build. I'm looking forward to seeing it complete.
 
#12
thanks for the tip, im still learning how to do this.
i haven't got to the motor yet, it looks very clean no marks or scratches on the piston sides. has great compression, but i am
concerned with the lower seals. there is no oil on either side of the motor. good sign.
 

N-gin

New Member
#13
My friend had one of those. Didn't know it was called that at the time. Sure was a quik bike.
Can't wait to see the outcome. Lookin good already.
 
#14
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its coming along, after a vigorous wrestling match with pull start recoil spring, it basically exploded in my face when i tried to tighten it, i got it wound up just right. engine is mounted, TC installed, got the chain today, maybe a test fire this weekend.
 
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