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 Any date set for this years Extravaganza?

 Always look forward to the event.
 Thanks, Jeff

I am having a problem removing the speedometer cable from the
front drum brake hub. What am i missing? Is this supposed to just
pull out? Or is there a special tool to remove the inner 4 slotted bushing?
I've pulled with vice grips as hard as I dare trying not to destroy anything.

Looking at pictures of a replacement cable, it just shows the end of the
4 sided coiled cable that appears to slide into the drive gear unit.

On a side note, The left side carburetor slide is stuck in the closed position.
2 days of PB Blaster and carb cleaner has not loosened it one little bit.
Tried a wee bit of MAP gas to heat it to just above finger touching temp.
Still no bueno.

thanks, Jeff

 This came up just by chance in a neighborhood on line group talking about old
abandoned motorcycles and restorations.
Guy mentions he has an old bike in his garage that has not been started in
30 years or more. He would be willing to sell it for a ridiculously low price.
"Too low to mention on line"
He is the original owner, purchased 11/73. Presently has ~12K miles.
He did not explain why he took some of it apart years ago, and I did
not feel the need to ask.
Everything is there. In a couple boxes or still on the bike.

So I am sure I will be having questions and looking for suggestions on
upgrades and rebuild services.

I am planning pretty much a ground up restoration. May be into a minor
"Resto-Mod" and not trying to build a concourse restoration. Maybe clubman
bars, doubt I can use clip-on style. Possibly cafe style seat? Rear sets?
Performance expansion chambers? etc...

I hope to finish this project before the next 2-stroke Extravaganza.

Be glad to hear your thoughts.
I hope the picture attachment shows up. Not seeing it as I type.
Cheers, Jeff