Muffler Interference?

[rickt]

Temps are becoming respectable so I pulled the cover off the '78 GS750C today to get an idea of what is left to do before it is roadworthy.

I intalled everthing except the carbs, airbox, and tank just before the snow set in and did not have time to do a careful inspection. Today a noticed two possible areas of muffler interference. On the right side the clip that locks the axel nut is right against the muffler. On the left side the head of the lower shock bolt is against the muffler (check out pics). I guess I should ask if this is normal. It would seem that I'll have a bit of problem when the rear wheel is moving up and down. Everything is stock but most of the fasteners are new.

Suggestions and opinions will be appreciated.

rickt

[rapidray]

One thing for sure is that where you have the hitch pin, you are supposed to use a COTTER pin. The other side might just be a washer spacing issue you missed. Ray.

[SqDancerLynn1]

I agree with Ray They came with a cotter pin. The shock bolt is not original, they did not come with a chrome bolt. Standard bolt has a smaller head. Another option is to add a washer to the bottom ex mounting bolt as a spacer

[Agemax]

the hitch pin (as you call them!) is not fitted correctly. it should be turned through 90degrees. this will give you the clearance. as for the shock bolt, you will need the original, or buy a shallow head bolt