Scott-E
Vetter Aficionado
Picked up a 1982 Honda Rebel 250 that was missing it's engine an a few other parts I don't need. Paid $75 for it. I wanted one of the wheels, rear shocks, and swing arm to use for the wheel and suspension on the sidecar frame. I have all that stuff stripped off the frame so I could check those parts for worn or damaged parts. Surprisingly all that stuff looks like new. I don't think this bike diden't have any miles put on it before it's engine was removed. The brake pads don't show any wear. I think it was purchased and sat unused until the piston rings rusted and stuck tight to the cylinder walls. The odometer shows just 1.5 miles. After removing the wheels and swing arm I believe that mileage is correct. There was no chain lube that had been slung off the chain and collect on the chain guard.
I think I'm going to fit the front wheel and drum brake on the sidecar. I can modify the front drum brake as it's exactly like the rear except it's setup for cable pull and not a rod and I'll need to fab a bracket for the brake to attach the brake arm to it. It had a slot that matched a tang on the fork to keep it from rotating. That will make connecting it to a brake lever beside the rear brake lever on the bike easier.
I think I'm going to fit the front wheel and drum brake on the sidecar. I can modify the front drum brake as it's exactly like the rear except it's setup for cable pull and not a rod and I'll need to fab a bracket for the brake to attach the brake arm to it. It had a slot that matched a tang on the fork to keep it from rotating. That will make connecting it to a brake lever beside the rear brake lever on the bike easier.