Look what I just brought home!

[cootertwo]

I'm going to raise the tank on my 2013, to use as a reference. Might help a little, but it is sure a big mess of wires! Messed with it some yesterday, and got pissed, so quit. Have ordered a 3 gallon aluminum tube type tank. New tig welder coming Wednesday, so maybe I can ad some tubes and tabs for a seat and fender, battery box, etc. etc. Popped it in gear yesterday, and rolled it a bit. The engine is free, and has pretty good compression, so there is hope. Still a lot to do.

 

[cootertwo]

HELP! I'm so very close to making noise, but for the life of me, I can't find where the wire from the starter solenoid plugs into the harness. It's just a single black wire, if I put 12 volts to it, the starter cranks. When I push the start button, the starter relay clicks. Just can't find the single connection for this wire!
Check out the mileage on this old 2005 !!!!!

Ran a jumper from that wire, to the black wire on the starter relay, and starter cranks when button pushed, but need to find the right connection. Looked on my 2013, but the wire is buried.

 

[cootertwo]

IT LIVES !!!!!

 

[HansO]

Awesome, love the little he heheh heeeee

 

[Gearhead1969]

You lucky dog!I am so jealous!

 

[1olbull]

GOODONYA, Letterman!!!

 

[1BigDog]

Nice!!!!! You are really getting into finishing this. Cant wait to see the finished product.

 

[cootertwo]

Now the slow part starts, brackets, tubes, braces, lot's of tig welding, which I'm just learning. Gas tank, rear fender, seat, battery box, and mounting all that wiring stuff. All of the original brackets, tabs, etc. are gone. Funny mistake, I was wondering why the original owner apparently drained all the oil, UNTIL I fired it up. I had added a few quarts to the oil tank, and on start up, it over flowed! Oil had drained/seeped into the crankcase from the tank, and was pumped back once the engine started. (dry sump) Happens with hardleys all the time. What a mess!

 

[420ponies]

Well, If I ever get down to the state of Florida,(my best friend lives in Ocala) I am going to have to come and visit you. Awesome build!! Can't wait to see this in person.Cheers to ya!!

 

[cootertwo]

More progress. Spent most of the day gathering parts. I know the gas tank is kinda/a-lot, gaudy, but it is what it is. Most other tanks I've looked at, all have a big hump in the middle, which I don't need. Got this spun aluminum 3 gal, with cap and gauge for $200. Got the spacer problems for the front and rear axles worked out, they are not the same as a 2013! Now to strat grinding, cutting, welding, and some paint. Gettin close!