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Dave’s Blue Bullet |
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Gettin’ Close! |
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Once the mock up was completed, and every part was fit to perfection, the bike was torn down for paint, chrome, powdercoating, and polishing. When the frame was ready, the swingarm was assembled and the Panther 132T 1.5-inch drive belt added. The two photos below show how the final assembly process started. Note Eric asleep against the wall ( left photo ) after many long hours at the shop! |
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Below, the assembly continues with the addition of the Style Glide 17x5-inch "Warrior" wheel shod with a Metzler “Comp K” 180/55VB17 tire. A 70-tooth “Warrior” rear pulley was used to match the wheel. |
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Time to install the engine, below. Lotsa help used here. No need to scratch anything now! |
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Above is a nice view of the Arlen Ness primary and custom transmission linkage. At left, a closeup of the oil pump area. Note how we scraped the paint off the trans mount. We also did this to the engine mounts. This is a must-do step you can’t forget. Why? The paint on the mount not only adds thickness, which can alter the specs we determined during the mockup, but it can also shrink or chip. Imagine what could happen: you get everything bolted together and you get “so many” miles down the road... and the transmission or engine bolts loosen because you forgot to scrape off the paint in this critical area! Given the possible repercussions—serious driveline damage—this is not a pleasant thought after you’ve invested tons of hard-earned cash into your dream bike. The bare surface also ensures you establish a good ground for the electrical system, which is an added bonus. |
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© 1998-Present by D. G. Lambert. All rights reserved. |
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