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Unread 10-24-2012, 05:08 PM
Erik S Erik S is offline
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Jamestown, NC
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Default Updates on my '65 Benly

I tend to be longwinded...
Tires on, all cables on, chain on, no oil in engine yet and tank is next. Accel cable was one inch too short. I cut an inch off the cable outer- a real pain, but it works. Carb installed- need to order an aftermarket filter. Replaced selenium rectifier with a Radio Shack full wave rectifier and used a heat sink. Used the holes fitted in the fins to attach to frame. Wiring and bullet connectors replaced as needed. Bought a NOS Wiseco battery on Ebay, will bring it to the local lawnmower repair place to have acid put in. I'll charge it myself. Will order a headlight assy. from Thailand for about $65.00 total. A guy at work can recover the seat- trade for me to build a mantle for his den. Youngest son, 10, asked if I was going to paint the bike, original scratched pitted works for me. Every evening I get a few things done- kids need help with homework, wife works late etc. I did have one small seal, double sided that was not reinstalled, about a pencil width ID. Anyone got an idea?
Thanks for all the help.
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