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Great research! And the puzzle is solved - or at least there is good guidance whether you decide to change the pattern or not.

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Michael

I don't make anything that isn't reversible, so I'll carefully store the “surprising” original parts.

A sensible approach!

Sky Fred: Vague recollection of some unusual shifting patterns on obscure (in the US) early models. This is very tenuous, but was discussed on the old VJMC mailing list - decades ago, by now. Bill Silver may be the best informed about this. I would definitely keep the bike original for the time bein...

I admire your systematic approach with the mods and other updates! Will be interesting to learn from your long term observations of the modified charging system.

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Michael

Excellent set of reports! So much work done - I admire your perseverance! Looks to me like the bike is in the right hands!

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Michael

Kyle, Welcome to the Honda305 Forum! The best way to start with bikes is from the smallest and then up a bit each time. That was how my own journey progressed - and one I recommend. Looks to me you are going about it the right way. Enjoy the process and the romance of the vintage motorbikes! -- Mich...

Great to see you diving in, Sky Fred! From the couple of glimpses at your garage and your method, I think the bike is in good hands!

Geoff, I'd love to see the following three photos of how your fender/frame repair progressed.

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Michael