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+====== REF: General-MSR 40 ======
-====== Shop Notes, Tips, and Tools ======
+====== Steps for Building a Rolling Chassis ======
+Build the bike like this: ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/173827-crankcase-drain-plug/page7?t=1864035&highlight=Ironhead+Crankcase+Drain+Plug&page=7))
-====== Shop Tips ======
+  - Get the chassis built complete sans motor.
+  - Forks done
+  - Swing arm done
+  - Rear shocks done
+  - Rear fender on
+  - Get your bars wired and cabled and installed
+  - Get your lights squared away.
+  - Get your kick stand square.
+  - Get your wheels and brakes to snuff.
-Things that make your job or project just a little easier an tips in an emergency to help you get home.
+This is so much more manageable. As the chassis assembly is more involved than it seems. \\ Make sure the chassis is DONE. Rolling around like a bike with no motor.
-Click on a pic to enlarge:
+  * Then install the short block in frame.
+  * Kicker assembly (if applicable) should be done prior to install in frame.
+  * You will be surprised how easy it goes.
+  * Then do topend and primary in the frame.
+Every pro wrench evolves to this or a reasonable facsimile thereof.
-====== Installing an Engine ======
-====== Easy Method of Installing a Motor ======
-  * This method can also be used to remove the engine from the frame. ((nikki from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439&page=2))
-    - Find an old carpet and some wood blocks and lay the motor on the right side (carb side) on the carpet and wedge blocks in the voids. ((ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439))
-    - Then carefully lay the frame over the motor (frame without front end and swing arm is much lighter than the motor). Although, it is harder to get the swingarm back on with the motor installed.((ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439))
-    - Use wood blocks on frame also to line your mounting holes up. ((ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439))
-    - Loosely secure motor mounts (remember DON'T TIGHTEN YET) ((ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439))
-    - You can put a couple screws here to hold it "temporary" but they will need to be off or really loose to put the swingarm on. ((ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439))
-    - Once it's secure, stand up the frame and then bolt on the swingarm. ((ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439))
-    * Rear motor mounts should be tightened FIRST!!!! Before any others. ((Robicycle from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439&page=3))
-    * This can be done with Ironheads or Evos with just the lower end or with a full assembly ((Vermonter from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439))((Likemlouder from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439))
-    * An old foam cushion with some 5' 2X4's with shims for pivots for adjustments to adjust the motor to get the bolts in will also work. ((scottfisher from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439))
-    * Add some rags around the connecting rods and pistons to stop them from rattling around and getting nicked, and to keep crud out of the bottom end while wrestling the frame upright. ((Hopper from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439))
-    * Although it is more common to roll it out onto the primary side rather than the timing side, less things sticking out to get damaged and an old tire laid on the workshop floor can cushion the engine some too. ((Hopper from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439))
-    * Installing the motor minus the drain plugs, will gain a good 1/4" and you will appreciate that 1/4" as you are trying not to scratch your frame. ((Monte03 from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439&page=2))
-    * You can put some pipe insulation on the frame to keep it from getting banged up. ((fdny37 from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439&page=2))
-((photo by ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439)) {{techtalk:ref:notes:easy_motor_install_1_by_ironheadmax.jpg?direct&300|}} 2 ((photo by ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439)) {{techtalk:ref:notes:easy_motor_install_2_by_ironheadmax.jpg?direct&300|}} 3 ((photo by ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439)) {{techtalk:ref:notes:easy_motor_install_3_by_ironheadmax.jpg?direct&300|}}
-((photo by ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439)) {{techtalk:ref:notes:easy_motor_install_4_by_ironheadmax.jpg?direct&300|}} 5 ((photo by ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439)) {{techtalk:ref:notes:easy_motor_install_5_by_ironheadmax.jpg?direct&300|}} 6 ((photo by ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439)) {{techtalk:ref:notes:easy_motor_install_6_by_ironheadmax.jpg?direct&300|}}
-===== Magnetic Parts Tray =====
-Click on a pic to enlarge:
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-|Lay your rollers in a magnetic parts tray which actually magnetized them enough to stick to the bearing race without any grease. Works even better with oil the tray. ((photo by sc72 http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1717592&highlight=engine+sprocket&page=16))((photo by sc72 http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1717592&highlight=engine+sprocket&page=20))|||

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