Hey all!
Been a bit busy these last few weeks and haven't had the motivation to do a lot of work or post about it. Anyways, I finally found a small amount of motivation and have done the following in the last few weeks...
Although it wasn't really needed, because I had the parts and wanted the experience, I replaced the friction plates on motor number 2. They honestly just showed some normal surface rust and very minor wear. If I decide to rebuild the engine from my first bike, I may clean them up for repurposing; I imagine the friction plates one engine 1 show more wear and tear given the mileage.
The second thing I did was install my new stator from Sparck Moto. The stator was a little thicker than the original and required some modification to the casing. I purchased a Dremel a month or so ago and picked up some metal cutting disks this week. I removed three of the tabs per Sparcks instructions for fitment. It's not the prettiest job you'll ever see but I'm happy that I was able to do it all on my own. I just need to fish the neutral wire through the current wire tubing to clean it up a little, and add a bead to the end of the exposed copper before attaching the neutral wire back to the post.
After the clutch and the stator project, I received and installed my new ignition from Charlie's. I'm honestly not 1,000% certain I did it right, as the instructions left a little to be desired - even with the video - but I'm hopeful that it'll be okay.
I've got the hex bolts and screws installed on the top and bottom end that are part of the rebuild kit from Common Motor and added the starter motor back on vs. the plug the previous owner installed. My next steps for the motor are to get some new nuts and bolts to replace the old ones. I think I'm eventually going to get the engine painted but - for now - I'm focused on getting all my parts installed and getting the bike running. Then I'll break it all down for painting as many have suggested.
Next steps are to bring the current tires from both bikes to the local shop to have the tires removed. I've removed the front tires from both frames by cutting them, but both rear tires are new so I'll need help getting them off. Once removed, I'll be able to check out the seals and bearings for frame two. I'll order the rims next, get them laced and balanced, and then add tires. At least one of the two new tires is the size I want so that helps.
As is expected, I've hit a few road blocks based on my knowledge/skillset as well as tools. Luckily, a few friends have offered to help on those so that's nice. I currently have a stripped oil bolt that I can't get off one engine two (so no oil changes if I can't replace it) and the hex bolts for the clip-ons that frame two came with are also stripped. The forks have already been rebuilt by the previous owner but it's been about five years so I plan on changing the oil. The other reason I'll need to someday be able to remove the clip-ons is so that I can get the forks blasted and then painted. The previous owner painted them but I'm looking to go for black vs. the grey/silver.
Anyways, hopefully I'll be able to keep a slightly steady pace as I feel I have and keep working on ordering parts as I need them. I'm appreciate of the input you've all provided along with the answers to questions, even if they're redundant. Honestly, sometimes it's easier to ask a question vs. reading a 50 page posting and getting overwhelmed.
That's all for now...happy building!