thanks for that, the chap that took it apart, had put all the nuts and bolts in the different tins, with a bit of paper in there saying what they where from, but, as they where covered in oil, the paper has soaked up the oil and cant read some of what he has wrote down, has swoped the tins for clear plastic trays with lids from the £1 shop, you get 8 for £1, which you can look in to see whats in there with out opening them up.this bike has been apart since 1977, so will be nice to have it back together,i have other bikes which i have had for years waiting to be done, but has kept them all together, as they are easy to move and you cant lose anything, just buy parts for them when or if they come up. curt.

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Hi Curt..It is unfortunate that you have had your powder coating done at this early stage. My advice would have been to 'dry build' at least the complete rolling chassis before painting or refinishing anything. As it is you will now not discover parts that are a poor fit, worn, bent etc. etc. until you start assembly.
That aside, get hold of a parts list and any factory worksheets that are available for your model, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the type. Also gather together the correct tools and special tools (there are a couple) that you will need during assembly.
If anything isn't stripped...strip it..and check everything, particularly if you intend to put some miles on the bike. What you leave now will probably catch you out later on the road.
As well as everything else make sure you have a clutch that is in good condition, a good or reconditioned carb and particularly, a very good or preferably reconditioned mag if you want a bike that is easy to start, runs well and is enjoyable to use....Ian

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Hi Curt..It is unfortunate that you have had your powder coating done at this early stage. My advice would have been to 'dry build' at least the complete rolling chassis before painting or refinishing anything. As it is you will now not discover parts that are a poor fit, worn, bent etc. etc., or simply missing, until you start reassembly.
That aside, get hold of a parts list and any factory worksheets that are available for your model, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the type. Also gather together the correct tools and special tools (there are a couple) that you will need during assembly.
If anything isn't stripped...strip it..and check everything, particularly if you intend to put some miles on the bike. What you leave now will probably catch you out later on the road.
As well as everything else make sure you have a clutch that is in good condition, a good or reconditioned carb and particularly, a very good or preferably reconditioned mag if you want a bike that is easy to start, runs well and is enjoyable to use....Ian

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thanks Ian for the advice, i did put some of it together, to work out which bolts came from what, the engine is in one lump and the gearbox, just glad he didnt take all that apart as well,i felt if i didnt do somethink to it , it would stay the way it was for a long time, and as the guy had taken all the paint off, i thought it was best to cover it up,i would have liked to have kept it an oil rag bike, thats how i like them, have an montgomery jap, ajs and a sos, all from the 30's in oil rag condition, i just like to do the repairs or replace whats broken. curt

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Have you a parts book? Go to the "for sale" section, and get Henks CD. It will help you immensley! (spelling!!)

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hi robb, yes have a couple of parts books, thanks for the other info as well,very, very helpfull. curt

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