Disassembled kickstarter so I can send it out for rechroming. Cleaned the taillight bracket and removed the camshaft. The oilseal is an uncommon size of 17-32-5 and the ballbearing behing is a 6203
Feb 062011
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Jürgen send me his self made tool for removing the clutch hub. Together with a power wrench I was able to get the center nut lose and to remove the clutch hub. The surprise followed instantly, as for the nut of the clutch shell I need a kind of spanner tool.
Jan 292011
Jan 282011
I had the lamp housing powdercoated a while a go. The reflector brackets and reflectors are nos. Today I bought a standard aftermarket H4 lamp insert that fits quiet good. The difference is that there is an extra parking light so I have to rember this, when the bike will be rewired.
Jan 272011
Received my K&N airfilter as replacement for the OEM airfilter.
Jan 252011
After some basic cleaning on the cylinder I noticed some bad scuffs in the bore which almost look like they are the result of rust. I somehow have the feeling that even a rebore and oversize piston wouldn’t compensate – maybe a 0.8mm – but looking for a better cylinder and oversize piston seems to be the right thing to do right now.
Jan 232011
I am currently stuck on the engine, because I need to buy a 36mm wrench for the sprocket gear, borrow a clutch holding tool, and ordering a puller with longer arms to get the starter sprag off the shaft.
Today I packed the left side engine covers and the handlebar so I can send them out for polishing / rechroming tomorrow. I also have two ugly seat pans which I will bring out for sand blasting and powder coating the upcoming week. I will use the pan that comes out better.
Jan 222011
The piston was removed quickly.
Jan 222011
It took me over an hour to get the cylinder of the studs as they were rusted like hell.
Jan 222011
Jan 222011
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Jan 192011
Jan 182011
A NGK B8ES spark plug was installed. Dismounted oil return pipe and lower rocker cover.
Jan 182011
Removing the starter sprockets
Jan 182011
I drilled the broken pin out of the shaft which was easier than I thought. After that I removed the chain cover.
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Jan 182011
Removing coils plate.
Jan 172011
I removed the clutch hub and plates with my selfmade tool.
Jan 172011
A colleague lent me an extractor that worked getting the rotor lose. But somehow I am confused about the shaft, isn’t it supposed to have a notch and a key? Somehow this looks strange. I also learned the hard (hurting way) that it is better to leave the center nut loose on the main shaft when pulling the rotor.
Jan 162011
I removed the oilpipe, the intake rocker cover, tappet covers and flange cover
Jan 162011
As I am stuck on the left side of the engine as I need to buy or borrow a proper extractor to get the alternator rotor off I turned the engine and trying my luck on the right side. Removed clutch cover, circuit breaker cover, oilstick and speedo shaft.
Then again, I am stuck as I need a proper tool for removing the clutch.
Jan 152011
A power wrench did the trick of removing the nut from the alternator (turn to right to open!)
Jan 152011
Today I drained the engine oil removed some of the clutch parts and cleaned some parts. I then noticed the kickstart shaft already has some broken out teeth. I have to find a replacement for it.
Jan 132011
Some more pictures from removing alternator cover…
Jan 132011
I removed the alternator case cover. The case screws are 6 mm x 18 mm (Inbus).
Jan 132011
Today I received some dellorto spare parts and so I could finish the work on the carb. The air filter housing is also ready but I do not have a air filter and I do not have the parts required for connecting the air filter housing to the carb. I would bie happy if someone could tell me part numbers?
Jan 092011
Is this the correct handlebar for a SS-350? I am not sure where I have it from, it could be from a Z90 as well and I want to be sure before I send it out for chrome plating.
Jan 092011
After more than 2 years in which I didn’t have the time to work on my bikes, I have decided that I will continue with the SS-350. Well, actually I still do not have a lot of time left as there is still a lot of more important work to do, but I am going to take the time!
I took the carb, disassembled it and cleaned it with the ultra sonic bath and some “DREMEL polishing” and the result is not too bad. The carb was very dirty all over but not damaged as far as I can tell. I have already ordered a few new screws and new gaskets which are still available.
Notes:
- Metering Pin: V10
- Low Speed Jet: 45
- Main Nozzle: 265T /(125)
- Starting Jet: 70
Jan 082011
That seat pan is nothing more than rust. I will trash it and look for a better one.
Jan 082011
Almost a rolling basket in Februar 2008
Jan 082011
- Disassembling the front fork
- Polishing the front fork. Left side “after” and on the right side “before”
- Redone front fork
- Rear wheel and front fork back in frame
Jan 082011
The wheels are total makeovers. New aluminium rims, new stainless steel spokes. Hubs are polished to shine again and brake shoes are sand blasted. New ball bearings and seals and new Dunlop K82 tires. I also decided for a 19″ instead of a 18″ front wheel.
Jan 082011
The guy who already painted all my other bikes also repainted the gas tank for the SS350. When he sent me the gas tank it was totally damaged by transport and had to be done again. The decals are reproductions made by myself.
Jan 082011
The whole frame and a lot of smaller parts are now powder coated.
I started reassembling with a new steering lock, new ball bearing for the front fork and new turn signals.
Jan 082011
The naked frame ready for powder coating and an engine waiting for restoration. The engine is heavy like a rock, so why are people calling these bikes lightweight Harleys?
Jan 082011
My new motorcycle lift. Never thought I really needed one, but it makes working on bikes much more fun.
Jan 082011
First pile of parts after powder coating
Dec 292007
I found this NOS original seat in perfect condition on ebay. This is the correct one for a 1970 model. On my bike a previous owner mounted a seat of a 1971-1972 model which looks more modern and also is not so heavy. The 1970 seat is old school style with metal springs.
Dec 122007
I collected parts that need to be replaced or were missing on my GT-350. The chain guard is in bad shape and will be replaced by this usable one after painting. The old style fork covers have been missing on my bike. They are not necessary but they were mounted by factory in 1970. Those mufflers are perfect NOS parts which costed me some money. I know, most people replace them by a single exhaust as a one-in-two exhaust just makes the bike heavier, but I like it as factory original as possible.
Oct 132007
The orange one is the correct fender for the 1970 model. Bought it on ebay USA and had it sent to Germany. That is why it has got the tail light as used on the SS-350 (export) models with HD vin. When restoring, I will use a European style tail light, which looks modern and sleek compared to the US version.
Sep 022007
My first picture of the GT-350. I took it at a resting area at the “Autobahn” on my way home from the seller, who lives close to “Lake Constance”, which is a 2 hour car ride away from me. Well, the bike wasn’t too expensive, but it is in a worse condition as it may seem at first sight.
It has got an Italian VIN and still the Italian license plate, which means this bike wasn’t for export which makes it a GT-350 and not a SS-350. Differences are minor to a US-model. Odometer showed 17128 kilometers and the bike was in an overall bad condition.
Sep 142006
Jun 172006
That is how I bought the bike in June 2006. The bike is in overall very rusty condition, but at least the engine runs!
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Oct 102005
Sep 162005
Back from Powder Coating
Aug 122005
Ready for Powder Coating
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Apr 292005
Paint job completed! Better than new and decals below clear coat! The guy really did a great job!
Nov 062004
The freshly powdercoated frame
Apr 292003
Well, on April 29th I got the official papers to make my bike street legal. It took me some time, money and work because I have no old papers or anything for my bike.
May 292002
All parts were airbrushed in original 1975 colors and design by Rene Andress.
Aug 242001
I started collecting necessary parts for the restoration. I think the bike was the first SS-175 built in 1977, because of the vin “4F60000H7”.
Aug 102001
Everything started with the frame of an Aermacchi Harley-Davidson SS-175, which I bought in 2001. They guy who owned the bike before, had used it as a lamp for his room. He changed the original 12V bulbs against household 220V bulbs, that’s why you can see the plugs in this picture. Odometer showed 3881 miles at this time.
