Topic: what else do i need to replace???.....

[Hannibal Smith]

Yep, I meant countershaft sprocket-
From what I understand, this is your first bike, I would concentrate on getting her running and rolling.
Don't make the classic mistake of getting way too wrapped up on incidentals before you actually get to ride her. It is much easier to work on, and enjoy working on your bike when you have felt her run.
If you take everybody's advice on what must be done, you will have $5000.00 into it before you even start it.
Your biggest hurdle will be the electrics and the carbs.
All I am trying to say, is not to get too worried about the little stuff, popping a swingarm back off is a 10 minute job, you can do that later.
If this is your first bike, you wouldn't notice if the wheels were square, you will be learning the clutch, the shifting, etc. etc.
These old bikes are built like a tank, and are EXTREMELY forgiving.

[xsmooth69x]

well my bike is completely stripped.

i will post more pics of my build when i get back to my other house with the bike

the bike is literally just the frame all parts removed. i just got done grinding the whole thing down. (took all the paint off)

so since the bike is apart i was just replaceing everything since its all apart. the wheel bearings where cheap so i just decided to change them out.

ow the counter shaft sprocket..... the front sprocket lol

i was also reading that some riders like changing the sprocket size. i have to change the chain because its just rust. its been soaking for a week and when i get home ill check it but i think its F'ed.

so reading some people i think add or subtract a couple teeth i cant remember to gain top or low end..... i remember skimming a read like that awhile ago....

i want this bike to be quick for like a 1/8-1/2 mile. stop light to stop light. i dont really need some crazy top speed. i dont think ill ever go over 70-80mph for extended periods of time. so should i change the teeth # front or rear?

so since im replacing the chain i heard it was a good idea to change the front and rear sprocket. is there any chain size, front and rear sprocket to look for?

i put aside a decent amount of money $1500 or so. i spent $650 for the bike spent maybe $250 for misc parts. used headers and NOS point cover $50 (good shape) $200 (all 4 carb rebuild, front forks seals, master cylinder rebuild, wheel bearings, stem bearing kit, 35w 6000k hid kit, misc tubes)

and i just bought some super vintage monroe shocks for $60 <---- maybe a stupid buy but they look really cool

[Hannibal Smith]

Ow I thought you were on a budget-

[xsmooth69x]

Ow I thought you were on a budget-

i am on a budget its $1500ish  i mean the more i can save the better dont get me wrong but i can afford maybe some nice things. i am just a college kid though so the more i can save maybe i can eat a steak one day 

[Hannibal Smith]

Ow I thought you were on a budget-

Ow-

i am on a budget its $1500ish  i mean the more i can save the better dont get me wrong but i can afford maybe some nice things. i am just a college kid though so the more i can save maybe i can eat a steak one day