More Parts Ordered.

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I am nearing the completion of the bike and have bought what I hope will be the last parts that I need.

Re-assembling the Rear Brake

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I have spray painted the rear brake assembly and have started assembling it.

Step 1 was to install a new zerk fitting (grease nipple).

Next, I installed the operating cam with the thn copper washer.

I then installed the pivot stud.

Lastly, I fitted the brake shoes.

Exhaust Fitted

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I have managed to get the exhaust system fitted. It took me a while. Here are some photos. 

An Overview

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Here are some photos of the Harley. 

Front Springer Springs

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I am busy with the restoration of the springs of the front suspension. On the left are the springs that I still have to sandblast. And on the right are the springs that I have finished sandblasting. 

 

I managed to sandblast and paint five of the springs and have cleaned all of the rust off the other three springs.

 

Restoration of the Rear Brake

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I have sandblasted the rear brake parts and have repainted the black parts. I will paint the brake assembly in desert khaki next Saturday.

Reassembling the Rear Star Hub (Part 2)

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Today I popped in to Doepie to see if he has some extra washers. He then helped me to put the correct number of shims in the star hub.

Lastly he had to machine the one axle part to fit the new inner bearing sleeve.

Reassembling the Rear Star Hub

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I am busy with the reassembling of the rear star hub - here is a picture from the WL Parts Manual:

The 1st step is (after sandblasting and painting the hub) was to replace the grease fitting. 

Next, I greased the big bearing and installed the bearing, with the thrust washer and the retaining clip. 

Next, I placed the large cork washer in position. 

I then placed the bearing cover washer over the cork washer and installed the second retaining clip. 

I then installed the inner hub sleeve and flipped the star hub over to install the bearing washer and the other bearing 

 

But I then hit a snag - I don't have Part 3982-35:  the two lock washers that fits into the star hub.

A 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA Memorabilia

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I have also bought a small replica of a 1942 Harley Davidson WLA.

Original Harley-Davidson 45 User's Manual

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I have managed to purchase an original Harley-Davidson user's manual for a 45.  This was a great find - these user manuals are scarce!  Here are some photo's

More NOS Parts Ordered

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My next parts purchase is to get a NOS wiring harness for the H-D.  But these are fairly expensive - especially if you are purchasing the parts in ZAR's.

But I have managed to find a bunch of NOS wiring parts on eBay for a 1941 H-D.  Here are some photo's:

My Restoration Approach

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I might have said this in one of the posts, but just to be clear I am going to repeat myself.

The restoration approach that I have decided upon is to get the 1941 H-D WL that was provided to the SA Union Defense Force in 1941 (about 6 months before the USA became involved in WW2) is as follows:

• I want to get the motorcycle to the original factory condition as close as I possibly can;
• To accomplish this, I will restore the original parts;
• Non-original parts I will replace with New Old Stock (NOS) parts, where such parts are available;
• Else I will use high quality reproduction parts - such as that manufactured by Colony;
• The SAUDF H-D's were painted desert khaki, as they were used in the desert war in North Africa;
• They were also equiped with British military kit (meaning that they were not kitted out with leather saddle bags, but rather with British khaki canvas bags.

Refurbishing the Dashboard (Part 2)

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I have spraypainted the baseplate a matt black.  I then refitted the bulbholders with the original parts.

Refurbishing the Dashboard (Step 1)

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I have sandblasted the dashboard baseplate and will spraypaint it a matt black shortly.

Spark Plug Wire Clamp Fitted

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I have also fitted the spark plug wire clamp.

Note the cooling fins on the spark plugs.

Fuel Shut-off Valve Fitted

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I have fitted the shut-off valve.

An Original 1941 Harley- Davidson Speedometer!

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Doepie has sold one of his 1941 H-D speedo's to me.  It came off a 1941 WL.

Parts Have Arrived

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It took a while, but the parts that I have ordered from the Netherlands have arrived:
- A new fuel shut-off valve;
- A new rear wheel bearing sleeve;
- Some cable clamps;
- Exhaust clamps;
- Jiffy stand U-bolt;
- Cateyes;
- Etc.

Refurbishing the Exhaust Headers Pipes

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This is what the exhaust pipe assembly look like in the parts manual.

Exploded View of Exhaust Assembly

I have started with the refurbishment of the header pipes:
- Firstly, I cleaned the headers with thinners to get rid of all the oil on the headers;
- I then sanded the headers to get rid of any rust;
- Next, I wrapped the headers with H-D Screamin Eagle Exhaust Wrap (Black);
- I then secured the wrap with stainless steel ties.

Here is a photo.