1982 420 AXC

Looks good!

Restored shocks.

Very nice job.

superb finish

Looks really good, did you fit a spring cover to the first gear clutch? I struggle to make the springs last more than 10 hours on my 420.

I didn't fit a spring cover, is that an aftermarket thing or is it home made?

bit of both I think. there is a post on here with detailed how to make one drawings.

Nice work!
Keep the photos coming.

Ps . I'm not running a spring cover yet, but will have to make one up sooner or later. I think Michael D from France has a post on here showing how its done.

We are talking about spring cover, here!
http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/1984-ae-500-restore.36636/page-2

And the 420 spring retainer !

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3OuHPZuJZc

The bike looks amazing. That really sucks that the seller would just cut the pipe with out telling you.

Thanks for the advice on the spring retainer, but with my limited skills and ham fisted attempts i don't thin i'll be making a spring retainer.

I've made some more progress with the bike and haven't taken pics as i went, so this update will have to do for now.

It's nearly complete except for the chain, brake torque arm and brake rod, correct seat and a few other minor bits and pieces.
I have XC wheels with a CR swing arm so i have to make up a brake rod torque arm that bolts to the chain guide mount.
I was going to use a WR swing arm but being an inch shorter than the CR swing arm it would have caused handling issues.
I was also going to weld a torque arm bracket to the CR swing arm, but decided against it and made a Torque arm that bolts to the chain guide mounting bracket.

Undergoing inspection!




The inspectors happy and is off to lick his butt!

Brake torque arm version one.

Are you going to ride her? If so you are making a big mistake not fitting a spring retainer, the inside of every cover I have ever seen is scarred by broken spring and the damage bits if steel will do to the sprag clutches and main bearings does not bear thinking about. If she is destined to be a garage queen , don't bother!

if the cat scan has been passed you just need to get the neighbour's Labrador to give you a "lab report" and your good to go...

he wont need a spring retainer as that should go straight to the museum of art..it looks sensational....another superb piece of work my man

The cat: "Hey, where is the clutch lever ?"

Damned ! Neat, neat, neat....

Really nice restoration !
How the motor is running ?