Purchased on November 20, 2010
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Transporting after purchase
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Getting ready to fire-it-up
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Got it started for the first time in 20 years!
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In a rideable state (with CS tank and a pile of Commando stuff)
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Fitted with Commando Hi-Rider Tank
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Removing the swing arm.
Spindle finally accessible
Cotter pin in view
Cotter pin removed
Removing the oilite bushes
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Proper CSR Tank Acquired !!! (Finally)
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Further disassembly to remove all the unoriginal (mostly Commando) stuff.
In the basement for the winter
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Tank and proper swept-back pipes fitted.
More Parts Acquired: drum brake, rear shocks, velocity stacks, aluminum rims
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Reproducing the rear-brake pedal
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Removing the engine
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ASSEMBLING THE PROPER G15CSR FRONT FORKS
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Damper Tube (approx. 11 1/4″ – same as G15CS) & Fork Slider
Damper Valve, Rod, Damper-Tube Cap & Fork Spring,
Stanchions (i.e. Main Fork Tubes) – 24 7/8″ (same as G15CS)
Assembly of fork parts (Slider, Bush, Oil Seal, Slider Extension, Stanchion, Spring)
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MEASURING THE FRAME
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STRIPPING THE FRAME
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STRIPPING THE TANK
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POWDER COATED PARTS
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REASSEMBLY OF THE G15CSR
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First Ride After Restoration – March 28, 2015
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