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Hi All I have done some research and I am going to give the seafoam in the Crankcase a try, I have T5 rotella in the the crankcase now so I have added the recommended 1 oz per quart then will run the bike for 200 miles then change the oil before my trip, the plan was to put some miles on the bike to work out any bugs that crop up before the trip and change the oil to flush out any dirt or crap that got in the block while I had it all apart, Normal practice after pulling apart an engine. The engine only has about 37000Km so there is not alot of wear but because it sat Idle for so long there is likely some gumming of gears which should loosen up with some movement with fresh oil. I had inspected all the clutch plates and frictions and they were all at the thickness of new plates plus I swapped the 1/2 disc and added the HD springs so I am thinking once i get the Transmission working thru the gears it will loosen things up. the forecast is looking good for sunday and next week so hopefully I can get some miles on it. I will update before the trip and try and post while in Laconia. We are there from the 15th to the 20th. Have a good nite all Herman

Good Morning Herman, I just wanted to take a moment and personally Thank You, my friend for documenting this build for the Forum Members! While NOT everyone has the ability to dive in as deep as you have on your custom build Herman, I am hoping that this build will inspire the other Forum Members to work on their own bikes to keep them on the road! I find myself checking the Forum daily to see what headway you have made on your latest project. I am excited to hear this bike run, and drive in the near future. Keep up the "Good Work" Herman, I'm sure you will be putting on the miles very shortly! Great Job, Sir!! Earl

Extend the kickstand to stretch the spring, then jam quarters or washers in between the coils to keep it extended when you relax the stand to remove it.