Some finishing touches.

Got the last few things done on the Scout. Kickstand, generator, tool box and final touches on the electrical. Here are some pictures of it during that time. The clutch feels really good now. Good positive controlled engagement. After all my playing with springs and adjustments at the control arm I ended up at almost exactly the setup I stated with. I think the new clutch plates just needed a little break-in. It is sooooo much fun to ride. It is amazing how well it handles. The breaks are very weak in comparison to a modern motorcycle but they are very predictable so leave a little distance and all is well. I have some new break pads from Walker Machine. I am tempted to try them but there is quite a bit of life on the original ones. I think I will use them up a bit before removing them. They are riveted in place so changing them out is a bit of a process. All in all it came together better than I could have hoped. My grandfather past in 1990 and my dad in 2017. Restoring this bike has made me feel closer to them than I have in a very long time. I hope they would be proud of the outcome. Though my grandfather was all about getting them running and riding and not so much about the shiny bits. I may have to find a ratty mid 40’s chief and get it running like a top but keep it “aged” for him. Maybe the next project. 🙂