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Does anyone have a sure fire way to install one of these rubber sleeves without tearing it? I twist and push the rubber on and about 2/3 of the way, it rips. I even use a bit of motor oil to help it slide. Lost about 3-4 rubber sleeves so far. Hopefully someone has some ideas.

Folks, I know the correct original size tire was a 3.25x16 for both front and rear. My bike currently has 3.5x16 Firestone Deluxe Champion blackwall tires that are stiff and God only knows how old they are. I plan on showing this bike so I want to know what the correct width whitewalls are (narrow o...

Has anyone done one of these replacements recently? I've tried twice already warming up the rubber using hot water and applying dish soap as a lubricant. The rubbers split when the big knob on the end of the kickstarter arm is being pushed through. I hate to ruin another one. Anyone have any secrets...

Need some advice...the camshaft chain on my 1965 Dream is a DK219. I purchased a 219H chain recently and upon trying to install it, I found that the master link I also bought off of ebay wouldn't fit (pin too big). I guess I didn't know there was a physical difference between DK219 and 219H chains. ...

Just went to install a set of standard piston rings for my 65 Dream and discovered the top two were too thick. Checking Bill Silvers book, he discusses thick and thin rings. The rings I had were 13010-266-000. Obviously, my pistons take the thin rings. What is the correct part number for these rings...

Got it loose!! Trick was to use a 16 ounce flat face or claw hammer. Two whacks and it gave. I guess the metal-to-metal shock is what did it. After that, it all fell apart relatively nice and easy. Thanks to all who offered advice and tips.

Seadog,

Those screws were pricey but being NOS, they worked. Thanks!