1957 Pre-Featherbed Model 50 - swinging arm

Hi it looks to tight a fit shouldn't the gearbox bracket fit inbetween the right hand side of the swing arm inside of the right frame mounting bracket there would be no gap to fit it looking at the photos.

Previously Neil Wyatt wrote:

Please see photos. Is this the correct Swinging arm I bought with the frame etc? .The rear G/ box / mudguard bracket I bought via skip is the correct part but this swinging arm appears to be pushing the rear frame further apart. At the pivot Point the Swinging arm measures 6 1/8 " in my opinion the 1/8" too wide. The inside diameter at the rear fork measures just under 8"

Any ideas appreciated. I just hope it won't take another 8 years to get over this hurdle.

That swinging arm looks identical to my 1956 99 swinging arm including chainguard tabs. Mine is also 8-1/8.

In your situation I would definitely modify it to fit. What is the alternative?

Previously Neil Wyatt wrote:

Thanks Gents,

I will check the inside dia at the rear fork with a F/bed but this one is only 6 1/8 at the front! (Joaothan) Not 8

I read your post wrong.

Previously Neil Wyatt wrote:

No worries, thanks for confirming. I also need to try and work out the spacer arrangements for my NOC centre stand. Seems too wide to me.

Also I find the stem on the bottom yoke is at an angle. Can this be right?

Tried to do the sealed bearing conversion but too narrow the centre for the stem. Will need to order 34 new balls! What a carry on.

Neil, Ithought theNOCstandswere for GardenGate framesnot swing arm singletube. With regard to the stand howyou gonawork onthe machine on the stand when there are no wheels onit? I've always favoured a beer crate anda square of carpet with a tie downover theseat stem.

Cheers

Jon