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Re: Any good WL/WLA/G Projects going on

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Hi All,

Wanted to update you on some progress. I got my frontfender back yesterday and i've bolted all the shiny bits on. It's been one helluva job, i did most of the prep work myself and had it painted by a pro. Here are some pictures, the last picture is how it was when i bought it. It looked like a warzone..
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Re: Any good WL/WLA/G Projects going on

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Hi All,

Good news.. i'm done! First start up will be today. Will let you know how that went :)
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First start went fine untill the capacitor gave in. This modern parts can't take anything :-)
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Re: Any good WL/WLA/G Projects going on

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Here is a pic of a 41 WL that I am doing a mechanical rebuild on , whilst maintaining the " As Found " look.

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Here is a pic of a 41 WL that I am doing a mechanical rebuild on , whilst maintaining the " As Found " look.
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Looks like a fun project. I like those SA WLAs with the 16s and export stuff like front stands. The Brit pillion seat is an interesting touch too.
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The WL has a Lucas horn as well & a Brit style front brake lever.
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I'd like to take my neighbor on a countrytrip with that one. Let her experience how a PITA FEELS as well...
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https://www.hydra-glide.net/cpg/thumbna ... ?album=511 Here's a photo link for my G Model ground up restoration which I began in 2019. I'm currently in the final assembly stage. Cheers! Mike K
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Engine ready to install

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Engine install completed. I had the engine in a 45 engine stand, I inverted my motorcycle stand so the rubber was on the bottom making is easier to slide around. I pushed it in with ease.
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Re: Any good WL/WLA/G Projects going on

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Can the engine be installed with the pipe in place as in the 3rd pic?
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I took it off for installation.
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Re: Any good WL/WLA/G Projects going on

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panzer45 wrote: Mon May 30, 2022 10:45 pm I took it off for installation.
Again: Can the engine be installed with the pipes in place?
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Re: Any good WL/WLA/G Projects going on

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The pipes need to be off to install some of the other items. Not so much on a trike but for sure on a solo as the rear brake bellcrank encapsulates the rear header. On a Servi-Car with factory pipes the front header has a tab not a clamp that goes over the front support rod. The transmission filler is also a source of interference. The rear motor mount bolts are meant to be installed from below which has to happen before the rear support rod goes in.
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