1942 WLA Bobber Build

[len dowe]

Are the oil lines done Alan? Like to see more of the rh side.

[alanc48]

Are the oil lines done Alan? Like to see more of the rh side.

Waiting on fittings to connect them up Len, here's a shot of the right side, I'll get some more tomorrow

[alanc48]

Still have a ways to go but I've got all of the electrical sorted out, exhaust installed, clutch installed (I have since changed to the proper nuts with the groove and no lock tabs). I will be installing the rear brake components and rear wheel and installing the primary chain. From there I'll (hopefully) fire her up

[sirhrmechanic]

Lovely!

Cheers,

Sirhr

[alanc48]

Lovely!

Cheers,

Sirhr

Thank you Sirhr!

[exeric]

I would imagine you're just wanting it done Alan, but I think you are in the most fun stage of building a bike. I hope your debug goes well.

[alanc48]

I would imagine you're just wanting it done Alan, but I think you are in the most fun stage of building a bike. I hope your debug goes well.

It's a balancing act, I really want to ride it but don't want to rush and make mistakes. That's how I fried the voltage regulator. It's also way easier to get frustrated at this point because the light is at the end of the tunnel, so patience is a virtue (and in short supply). It's been a great build so far, I can't wait to light the wick!

[alanc48]

so shes about 90% done. i had to return to work for a couple weeks so getting her runnung will have to wait. I did get her running for about ten seconds with a shot of ether, but died due to fuel starvation (this come to find out was my idiotic blunder, i adjusted the low and high speed needles out 3-4 clicks, not full turns.) The things i still have to finish are the front brakes, rear chain and all the fine tuning of the clutch, carb etc. that will follow her maiden start up.

[alanc48]

She's alive! First start

http://youtu.be/FsrvKwrav6g

[exeric]

I saw a full fendered 45" on the road, here in Sarasota yesterday. It looked great and had a perfect profile. It's so rare to see any rigid frame H-D these days and they really stand out when you see one in traffic. Your bike came out beautifully Alan.

[alanc48]

I saw a full fendered 45" on the road, here in Sarasota yesterday. It looked great and had a perfect profile. It's so rare to see any rigid frame H-D these days and they really stand out when you see one in traffic. Your bike came out beautifully Alan.

Thank you Eric, I can't wait to take it for a spin. Everything comes down to tweaking now, it may still be a while

[1995flstc]

Very nice job. Enjoy!

[alanc48]

Very nice job. Enjoy!

Thank you! I'll hopefully be taking her for a spin next week

[alanc48]

And she is done. Took her for a nice spin today

[pisten-bully]

Woo-hoo! Lookin' good there Alan!