You probably ought to install new Progressive springs in the font & new shocks at the rear. You should also check the Fr & Rr wheel bearings, swing arm bearings, & triple tree, to make sure they are rock solid. Also, do any drive shaft checks. A flat tire can cause the bike to sway, so make sure the tires are good.

Most passengers don't understand the risks of motorcycling, so it is your responsibility to make sure the bike is suitable for two-up riding. Just expressing concern for the passenger. Personally, I would never get on the back of a motorcycle.

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chonus wrote: I can't see the pics u put up, but I have considered that. I just see that being a very temporary fix. Plus, it's on the top, which is the side where all the tension is right? If I look down the chain it comes to a slight peak where the pivot is, maybe an eighth too high, just resting. I know I'll need more clearance once I'm riding and things are bouncing around. A slider will only make that peak a bit higher. I know I could pull a bit of material off the pivot tube but will it be enough? How much clearance is needed there?

Don't cut on the pivot tube; that could create a bigger problem and may not keep the chain from hitting it. Here are links to the pics:

I can't see the pics u put up, but I have considered that. I just see that being a very temporary fix. Plus, it's on the top, which is the side where all the tension is right? If I look down the chain it comes to a slight peak where the pivot is, maybe an eighth too high, just resting. I know I'll need more clearance once I'm riding and things are bouncing around. A slider will only make that peak a bit higher. I know I could pull a bit of material off the pivot tube but will it be enough? How much clearance is needed there?

Haybus wrote: For reference, my frame is 9" from the ground with a 1" drop upper triple. Header pipe is about 6" off the ground. Compared to my other bikes that's a ton of clearance and I've never hit anything. Biggest issue is the width of the motor, but I don't plan on road racing so hopefully I won't scrape the ground in normally cornering.

Those fork leg extensions are a neat idea, if they fit tight to the leg. The One Off link looks like maybe they clamp to the leg? Good luck with your project.

Alan

I like the height of my 1978 LTD1000, so I measured the clearance on it.
The frame has 7 1/4 inches clearance and my Kerker has 4 1/4 inches clearance.

I then transferred these measurements to my mock up.
When I did this, my front forks dropped 1 inch. If I left it at this height it looks like a 1 inch fork extension would work. I'll know more after I get the triple tree mods done and swingarm bushing made. I think I'm close on my measurements, but I won't know for sure till I have a rolling chassis.

Haybus wrote: I would plan on about 4" of travel in the rear. Not sure your current mock up will support that. You may have trouble with piggy backs clearing the over brace, unless you cantilever them out a bit.

Alan

Yes I know it's too low at this time, but I ran out of front fork height on this mock up.
I'm not 100% sure what I'm going to do about the shocks at this time, but I'd like piggy backs if I can figure out a way of doing it without removing the overbrace.
Good news is, Tom from cycle one off e-mailed me back and said his fork extensions would work perfect for this type of project.
Now I need to get the triple tree mods and swingarm bushings done, so I can figure out how long of fork extensions I might need.

Had to redo some other items as I bolted certain painted items the paint was ripping. But I'm on the express path now to hopefully getthis bike on tthe road in a couple weeks. I'm in the get through little items and bolt things on phase. I polished the swingarm and going to assemble it today. I fixed the paint ripping in the sprocket and rotors, rebuilt he brakea and various other items.

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Ok, was just curious as it's something I don't see very often.

To most people a Capital letter usually means the start of a new sentence, so I read your postings as a whole bunch of one word sentences :laugh:

81 Police bike uses that motor also, not that you'd want a Police bike frame.
Might be cheaper to buy a late seventies 1000 with a bad motor and a good title, and use it as the basis.


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I stand humbled. Nothing broken or cracked, specs checked, bearings/gears/cases/swingarm are sound. I was missing a singular piece. :silly:

What I did was "misplace" (thanks to a mini-nephew) then forget (all me) the 85mm spacer between between the final drive and wheel. This results in approximately 2 mm flex and the wheel touching the final drive. When relaxed and properly reassembled, no stress in positioning or fit.

Note to self: got lucky this time. Memorize the FSM.

My Big Issues With My Current frame Are A) It Has No Title And When It Was Given To Me There Was A Gap On The Bottom Left Rail Where Someone Had Cu The Kickstand Off Of It. There Are Plenty Of Frames On Ebay And In Salvage Yards Here In The Housto Area. Since I'm Going To Be Getting Another Swing Arm Anyways, I Will Be Upgrading To Needle Bearings. I Had Planned On Doing A Roller Beating For The Neck Also.
ThIs Project Was Given To Me by An Old Roommate In Leiu Of Owed Rent Money. It's Missing Pieces And Of Piece Are Questionable, Not What I Would Have Chose To Start A Project With, But Oh Well.
As Far As Other Plan Go..
The Motor Is In Pretty Solid Shape, I'm Planning On Splitting The Cases And Inspecting Everything, Replacing What Needs Replacing And Painting The Cases, Covers, Cylinde, And Head All Black.
1075Cc Pistons, Rejetted Stock Carbs, Stoc Cams, And A Very Open Shirt "GP" Style Exhaust.
I Also Already Have Tarozzi Rearsets And Clip Ons.
It's Still In The Planning Stages ButI Have Aspirations Of A Pretty Mean Looking And Sounding Cafe Bike Before To Long.

In your list of services, was the valves checked/ adjusted during the Tune-up? Back quite a few miles ago, I'd be checking them again before such a trip. Also get the proper spark plugs, Non Resistor, your fuel mileage should increase as well. Go over everything, cables, steering bearings, swingarm, etc to make sure its good. If your traveling by yourself, make sure you carry spares and a cellphone. If its all good it will do that trip easily. Just keep in mind things like a flat can leave you out. Carry patches and a CO2 quick air tool with a couple cylinders.
I'm with Steel, keep to the two lane, the twisty stuff, you'll have a lot more fun.