Time to test fit some wheels.
I know these are listed as "pre MK3 Commando" wheels, but assumed some "fitment" would be needed, I was right.
I started with the rear wheel. When I had it mated to the drum it felt like the wheel bearing was not letting the drum seat properly.
When I removed the hub from the wheel I found that the bearing was not seated all the way.
The issue then changed as when everything on the wheel was bolted together the inner sleeve pushed that bearing out a bit. Some messing around seemed to get it to the point that I could install the wheel and all the spacers.
Next issue was when I tried to tighten everything down. The speedo drive, why is the speedo drive on the rear again?....did not have enough clearance. The drive was contacting the wheel hub and would not spin independently.
I think that I can add a washer under the speedo drive and take that amount of material off the larger right hand side spacer. Will probably hit up ebay for some spares to hack up.
Front has similar spacer issues.
Slightly off center.
Standard disc side spacer.
Other side.
About 1/4 inch off.
I think what I need to do is add another disc side spacer and then adjust the thickness. This wheel is set up for dual disc so the spacers seem to be different.
On a plus side I spent some time sanding the mating surface of the head steady so that it would clamp properly to the frame.
So one thing done.
Plan to degrease the engine and get it back into the frame today. Have a TON of parts that will be able to installed once the engine is back in.
Should start looking like a motorcycle again and fingers cross this gets kicked into high gear and falls together without many hiccups.