Hawthorne-what year?

[TieDye]

Snyder built Hawthorne looks like this, with what I call joint sleeves:

 

[RPO469]

You obviously didn't read the whole thread......Go read my post #18....
The rocker plate goes on the inside, not the outside...
My bike came the same way as yours, I had to learn the right way....It is very unstable the way yours is done....
Trust me, it will ride like a dream when put together right.....

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Thx WetDog! Well the bike is completed & with your help regarding the springer fork, is now assembled correctly. Thx again!

 

[WetDogGraphix]

Thx WetDog! Well the bike is completed & with your help regarding the springer fork, is now assembled correctly. Thx again!

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I saw this earlier this morning, I'm sure it will ride better...Very nice, like it....
You're welcome...

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

Thx WetDog! Well the bike is completed & with your help regarding the springer fork, is now assembled correctly. Thx again!

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That is smoking hot ,real nice job great bike enjoy it.