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It very nearly did which is why '71 and early '72 models had the blanking plate covering the starter motor opening.
Combats were '72 model year.
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It very nearly did which is why '71 and early '72 models had the blanking plate covering the starter motor opening.
Combats were '72 model year.
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Like all '71 models the side stand is unsafe and was removed by the PO. It was, however, included with the bike. I plan to reinstall it down the road with the updated weld-on lug. Anyway, the center stand, another weak link, was bent and held on by one bolt when I bought her. I purchased the updated stand and miscellaneous gaskets and seals for the process of going through things before I give her the first kick. By the way, she's not seized at all. Just seems to be very high compression. I ordered everything from Old Britts and I'll be digging in soon and will share my progress as I go.
In the meantime, here is a link to a few pics of the bike.
https://postimg.org/gallery/rivzc7ie/
The pic of the bike is from the "Pickers" shop where I picked it up. The other three are of the mysterious oil filter adapter that I mentioned earlier. It must have been made here in the states as it even has the filter number cast in the surface "Fram PH3614". It seems to be kind of uncommon.
As always, thanks to everyone!
Like all '71 models the side stand is unsafe and was removed by the PO. It was, however, included with the bike. I plan to reinstall it down the road with the updated weld-on lug. Anyway, the center stand, another weak link, was bent and held on by one bolt when I bought her. I purchased the updated stand and miscellaneous gaskets and seals for the process of going through things before I give her the first kick. By the way, she's not seized at all. Just seems to be very high compression. I ordered everything from Old Britts and I'll be digging in soon and will share my progress as I go.
In the meantime, here is a link to a few pics of the bike.
https://postimg.org/gallery/rivzc7ie/
The pic of the bike is from the "Pickers" shop where I picked it up. The other three are of the mysterious oil filter adapter that I mentioned earlier. It must have been made here in the states as it even has the filter number cast in the surface "Fram PH3614". It seems to be kind of uncommon.
As always, thanks to everyone!
N0rt0nelectr@
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The oil filter mount sounds like ones that George Shultz built back in the 70's. He has passed away but I do believe he lived in Grand Junction Colorado. He also made the first one piece rocker shaft covers, I have a set on my 74 850.
John in Texas
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