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  1. Stillkicking

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    Still kicking here: riding continuously since the 60’s. Bought a 71 Bonneville in 72- rode it for 30 years and gave it to my son!
    Ridden everything- sold my 2016 Thunderbird Storm last year because it was too heavy. Picked up a 70 Bonneville for a daily ride. Keep tripping over 71’s, even though I’m not a big fan of OIF bikes, so I figured I should try and rebuild one for old times!! Not a mechanic- but learning as I go. Can use some technical help, and moral support!
     
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    the OIF machines got a bad rap. theyre stiffer and handle as well or better than the dryframes.

    but the 70 T120s are still beautiful machines

    put up pitchers
     
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    Plenty peeps here to help you. Do show us some pictures of the bikes.
    Joe
     
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    Hi Mate and welcome. Put your questions on here, there is plenty of knowledge and help here. Good luck
     
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    Looking for help with 71 Bonneville rebuild- main shaft stuck??
     
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    what exactly is stuck? how far have you disassembled it?
     
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    Turns out the high main gear And second gear aren’t meshing properly- took apart tranny and primary. Gears look good and go together fine. Bushing on high gear has some ridging- could it just be a bushing? Main bearing? Shaft!!
     
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