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[carryall]

BTW SoCal, here's a pic of jackshaft extension.  Approx. 1/2" from bearing cage.  Also shown is my work "in progress" to move the kick starter in as close as possible to the flywheel for both strength, and asthetical purposes.  In order to do it tho, I needed to cut/trim down shroud, fan vanes, and starter cup.  I'll be doing a little welding to cover some of the gap created, and may replace the foot peg with a fold-up peg also.  We'll see?

[carryall]

Here's a pic of the "fill-in" of the gaps from trimming the shroud to facilitate the kick starter being as close as possible to the flywheel.  (unpainted and painted) in case someone else is considering this "add-on" in the future...I didn't have correct gauge material, so made due with some 16ga. Just need to make a spacer for kick start shaft, and a couple small spacers for the recoil cover to cover up fan. (minus rope 'n handle of course) and waiting for the fold up peg to replace solid foot peg.   

[pd]

Looks good , so far .

Will the recoil cover be left full circle ? I would think so , but

Pete .

[carryall]

yep, but I may need to paint it again if the emblem doesn't come off easily. LOL.  The beauty of it being inset is that it leaves the round cover "in-tact".  I figured it should make fit up of the gears better, and with a closer tolerance and produce less "wear'n tear' on the teeth. I think that just a dab of grease on the teeth will help too.   

[pd]

You might consider a sray on dry moly based lube , instead of grease . A lot cleaner , lasts and won't attract / hold  dirt .



Pete .

[carryall]

Great idea.  I can use the same moly lube that I use on the inside face of the Comet clutch.  It doesn't hold/attract contaminants. Glad someone is thinking. Thanks.

[pd]

Yer excused . It was late and maybe you were tired ?

Pete .

[carryall]

50/hr+ weeks doing HUGE staircases for the new "Vikings stadium" and 13 inches of snow this week hasn't helped.  All the welding has to be ultra-sonically inspected/certified, and I'm the only currently certified welder "in-shop" hasn't helped my concentration lately.  Working on the sheetmetal shroud felt like "playschool" welding. LOL

[pd]

We have to have those 'easy moments' in order to know the harder ones .

Pete .

[carryall]

I'm now considering our other forum members idea of a copper cover, or even the "ever popular idea" of a stainless steel bowl for a cover...Any one have thoughts, or opinions on what would look good on it, and "go with" the green/black paint scheme?

[oil-lamp]

Carryall, just as long as it's not steel because it will screw with your magnets. Stanless, copper, or aluminum are the ones to look at.

[carryall]

I'll consider that, thanks.  Maybe a combo of the materials?  Got plenty of time to "dink with it" considering Winter here in MN can last quite awhile...that, and I have another bike project that's going to need some effort put into it also.  I'll post a pic of the foot peg mod. if I end up doing it also.

[pd]

You might even take a look at plastic for a cover material .

I know it kinda goes against the grain , but ...

Pete .

[Sonrisers]

I always wanted to turn a cover out of walnut, but on the original motor I had it would have had to be turned down way to thin to fit. With this new motor I may be able to make something like that work if I incorporated it in with the original shroud.

[pd]

Definitely post pics of that ^ when you start and finish it .

Interesting , at the very least .

Pete .