1976 FLH Build

[marksg]

I bought a wire wheel and a couple of polishing wheels for the grinder to clean up all the old parts. Found the wire wheel works great for the raw trany cases and used the polishing wheels for the lower fork tubes and misc parts.
Expecting the fork rebuild kits by Fedex today.

[BigLakeBob]

Looks good, certainly no grass going under your feet.

[marksg]

Went ahead and tore into the top end. Pistons are .010" over already but in perfect condition. Lots of carbon build-up. Good thing I was going to rebuild the S&S carb anyway.
I haven't decided on how far to go on the engine yet. I will ring and hone the cylinders, lap the valves, change valve seals, upgrade the cam, replace all seals and gasket.
Thinking about splitting the cases while I have it this far.
If anyone has any recommendations about certain parts or areas I should replace, rebuild or give special attention to, now is the time.

[marksg]

Started assembly of painted frame. Installed new cups, races and bearing for triple tree. Installed fresh trans and skid plate.
Only problem I had with disassembly was where someone had used a 1/4 - 20 on the gas tank mount and it stripped the threaded bung. Had to cut the bolt off and will need to revisit this when I get to the assembly part. I will try to drill and re-tap the bung.

[marksg]

Transmission was disassembled and found in very good shape. Ordered a Jim's rebuild kit, replaced main bearing, a couple of bushings, seals and retainers. Pulled front forks apart and good condition but valves were pretty worn so I ordered a rebuild kit from VTwin with springs and valve. Seperate order for new seals and washers.

[marksg]

My first Harley was 1978 but I currently ride a 2011 SG. I have been wanting a new project so I decided to rehab a Shovel or Pan. Wanting either in a FLH I decided a Shovel would be my best first attempt. Wanting to stay very close to original with windshield, fairing and bags but not Judging quality. I would just like to have a good looking good running Shovel for local riding.
I decided to find a project bike and rebuild from the frame up. Found a 1976 @ Bike Week that had not run in 3 years. Many parts had been chromed but many of the original parts were there.
Found out later the fairing was not original but Bags are and they are in good shape.
Second week of owning I got the frame and assorted parts back from the sandblaster and powder coated. I have rebuild the transmission and have it in the frame.