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Well 21 months after acquiring this machine it came to life! This was the very first attempt on Sunday September 10th:

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And later in the week on Tuesday September 12th: 

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What a feeling!! Lots to do yet but we are on our way!  

External wiring to confirm spark. All systems are a go! 

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Finished gluing and screwing lagging to rear pulley! One step closer. 

Next will be attaching leather lagging on the rear wooden pulley.  First to toughen up the surface a bit. 

Next punch holes in the leather. 

Punch pilot marks for drilling. 

More to follow. Drilling, glueing, and screwing next. 

After the Davenport meet and conversations I had with experts, I know I will need to be able to better measure initial oil in the crankcase. So I was able to improvise this contraption to “inject” oil into the crankcase for initial starts. I’ll then measure oil output along the way. 

Had the bike in Davenport to show off and also to get some advise from antique bike owners. Had a lot of excellent conversations and learned a lot in a few hours! John Neuman, Kenny Schnieider, Mike Lange, Tim Thoule, Bill Rodencal, and Jethro Smith to name but a few. I also just missed Joe Turner and it would have been cool to meet him in person. I am at somewhat of a roadblock until I can locate a Schebler gas fitting nut and line. Hope to locate one soon! Starting the bike this coming week. 

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Well six hours after starting I have my new seat mounted. Removing the spring assembly was quite the challenge. All nuts were rusted solid. I was able to save six of the nine. The other three I had to cut off. I want to thank Jethro Smith for the perfect seat. Impeccable workmanship. 

All done!

One step closer.