1972 Combat Commando.
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Looking good bwolfie Cant wait to see it done You to I bet I bet
Phil
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Moved the bike up into the garage and started a hit list. Front end all buttoned up, awaiting fluids. Center stand is installed.
What fun that was. I used almost all of the tongue depressors I had.
Hopefully this weekend I can get the machining of stuff done and start on engine assembly.
What fun that was. I used almost all of the tongue depressors I had.
Hopefully this weekend I can get the machining of stuff done and start on engine assembly.
I use a simple 2 position switch. Their are 4 terminals and some have 3. My particular unit has 3 terminals with a blank where the forth would go. I have power going into the one (single terminal) and the other 2 go out to various systems. I do not see the need for a parking light nor any other item that would require a third curcuit and the wiring need to run them.
I have said and aften thought of just a hidden toggle somewhere because there really isn't any security with these switches and a hidden toggle might actually be more secure.
I am not suggesting a toggle but a simple 2 position does all I need it to do.
I have said and aften thought of just a hidden toggle somewhere because there really isn't any security with these switches and a hidden toggle might actually be more secure.
I am not suggesting a toggle but a simple 2 position does all I need it to do.
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i have mine keyed so key turned either way on, supplies power to ignition and to main light switch, so only ignition on until I flip lamp switch to have lights and horn or in past also signals. I relayed horn and lights and next time will only fuse the main battery terminal and maybe the head lights.
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Things should fall together quickly now, even though engine and tranny heart of the Commando, they ain't very complex or tedious if good parts involved. Be alert needle rollers may be too hard on cam surface, but easy with your cam 'door' to do that. Wiring loom drags me down to crawling speed progress.
I stayed up late last night, Primary, timing side, front end and rear end all done. Wiring is about 75%. Brakes are done. Wheels are trued. And bottom end is all assembled and installed.
I still need to hook up the horn wires #%&#@***, finish oil filter mounting and plumbing, attach breather hose, install barrel and repair and finish the head.
I found this when I pulled the head off yesterday. Good thing I did.
And some progress shots
The parts pile is getting small...
The paint work is all done, next time it goes on will be for good.
I still need to hook up the horn wires #%&#@***, finish oil filter mounting and plumbing, attach breather hose, install barrel and repair and finish the head.
I found this when I pulled the head off yesterday. Good thing I did.
And some progress shots
The parts pile is getting small...
The paint work is all done, next time it goes on will be for good.
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While the barrel and head handy might try to poke through and clean of the thin over casting deep in the fin valley of barrel and head and there is an blind air trap in front of head a drill hole through it opens up to more flow through. Minor tedious stuff but satisfying no brain task for some relief between making real head way. Pretty soon you'll be standing there wondering if its really ripe to light its first fires inside. Rode Trixie unexpected today when Wes showed up, let him have 1st kick and she lit right up for him to bring a grin and a nod that I also enjoyed. Hope you like em like we do.
I found some old head bolts in my stash and fabbed up 3 studs last night. Yesterday I ordered a helicoil kit. Then while at the shop working last night I found a helicoil kit, oh well now I have 2.
Got the holes drilled and tappped this morning. Now to finish stripping the head to clean it and install a few new pieces, mushroom adjusters and a valve spring kit. Then re assemble, hopefully I can bolt it on the bike tomorrow. Throw on the carbs, finish the wiring and a few other items, add fluids and kick for life. All goes well should be alive by the weekend. I got the Ignition wired and installed yesterday, and initial timing set. Hopefully it fires easily.
Got the holes drilled and tappped this morning. Now to finish stripping the head to clean it and install a few new pieces, mushroom adjusters and a valve spring kit. Then re assemble, hopefully I can bolt it on the bike tomorrow. Throw on the carbs, finish the wiring and a few other items, add fluids and kick for life. All goes well should be alive by the weekend. I got the Ignition wired and installed yesterday, and initial timing set. Hopefully it fires easily.
Finished up most of the wiring. Pulled the head apart tonight to clean and change springs, tradgedy....
Guides are worn, valves are burnt and I am running out of time. I was hoping to bolt the head on tomorrow, not happening.
So I fired an email of to comnoz, hopefully he can perform a miracle. Until then the bike will sit almost done sans head. So close yet so far. Frustrating.
Guides are worn, valves are burnt and I am running out of time. I was hoping to bolt the head on tomorrow, not happening.
So I fired an email of to comnoz, hopefully he can perform a miracle. Until then the bike will sit almost done sans head. So close yet so far. Frustrating.
Well, i'm doing the guides myself. Parts and tools are on the way. I finished up all the wiring and plumbing. barrel is installed.
Once the head is done, I need to install it and add oil, then I should be ready to go. Here are some as it sits now photos.
Once the head is done, I need to install it and add oil, then I should be ready to go. Here are some as it sits now photos.
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Congrats on all your hard work - gonna be real nice! Question though: are the directional arrows on your tires pointing forward for both? If so, what brand and model are they? Usually you see the front and rear treads mounted opposite to yours when the arrows are both pointing forward. Hydroplaning is one reason but the direction of the tread splice is the most important.
They are Shinko SR712F tires. the rear one is turned around for rear use. I went for cheap tires, as this set of rims was intended as a shop roller set. We will see how they work on the road, the reviews were favorable and at less than $50 a tire very affordable.
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Wes and I run those tires and fine em rather nice in every way. Don't worry you'll be shopping for another rear tire soon enough to try a sampling to settle on a balance towards a favorite. Not glad for your hurray up and wait head discover, but that's the nature of this hobby - one mood swing after another till its finally all grins. Lovely example to wow the world with.
I started to do all the electrical checks yesterday. everything works but the ignition. I found that strange, did a little digging and found the kill switch was faulty. Got that sorted and now have nice strong spark. All electrical items work, down to the horn, that almost blew out my ear drums. My license plate arrives, got a mounting bracket fabbed and installed. Not too many things left to do.
On a side note I gathered up all my spare parts and made an eBay listing for them as a project bike with a title. Lets hope I can move them on. Then I can use the money to finish the alloy bike properly.
I'm thinking some JS Motorsports parts and Maney pieces. We'll see. I might have the Buell blast motor sold on sunday, so that will help.
On a side note I gathered up all my spare parts and made an eBay listing for them as a project bike with a title. Lets hope I can move them on. Then I can use the money to finish the alloy bike properly.
I'm thinking some JS Motorsports parts and Maney pieces. We'll see. I might have the Buell blast motor sold on sunday, so that will help.
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