Red: Parts Hunt

Preparing to place my first order to Ohio Cycle, and have been combing through their extensive catalog.  Had a lot of parts on my list, but then after checking the bike, realized that I don't need them, already have them, or they're for a different model.  Never hurts to check twice...

I need to refine my technique, but happy to say this tie-down idea seems to work pretty well.  At least let me work on either wheel while keeping the bike (relatively) stable.

Shiny new steering bearings and races.  I installed the races without the bearings, just to see how it would go.  Next time I'll grease up the bearings and install everything (hopefully without losing any).

"Discovered" that I already had the lower races, though I'm glad I just got the new set.

But even happier to find I had both the washer and the dust seal already (given that Ohio didn't carry them).

I need to steal Viola's fork stem lower nut (this is Roxy's), as it's proving tough to find.

Finally unboxed my rear fender and it was mirror shiny.

 

Red: Rolling Thunder!

A new front wheel from eBay and we finally have a rolling chassis!

 

Red: Rear Almost Complete

Got the new drive flange, sprocket and keeper bolts.  Rigged everything up and watched the wheel turn - beautiful.

Looks like I'm missing 2 pieces, though: the wheel bearing and grease seal that sit inside the flange.

Also got a new front brake, but didn't mess with it yet.

 

Thought this rear adjuster was missing a spacer.  Turns out it was just BACKWARDS!

The front brake, and also a measurement of the front axle mount (17mm ID)

Red: Stand Before You Walk

Red gets off the ground for the first time.

Tried to remove the rear brake, but was completely stymied.  The thing wouldn't budge.  Asking the Yahoo group for advice.

Was glad to see the seat pan fit, but looks like it's a different tank mount (as compared to Viola).