Thanks for reply. Yeah, i'll take that advice. Wasn't sure how common the mod would be for a 69.
I wonder when Honda started to pre-drill holes.
In meantime, i re-installed old 'clean-up' clutch and a new cable. Struggling getting the adjustment right.
I'll mess around with it again this weekend.
BTW, riding my sandcast up and down the highway is easily one of the greatest joys of my motorcycle ridin life. It runs sweet with a surprising amount of pull through the gears. Much more than my 75 ever had. I just can't stop smiling when riding this thing. Too bad the snow is going to fly soon. Cheers.