As noted for maybe a whole page above, there were questions as to how or why my Vesrah brake shoes seemingly did not fit my 79F XS Standard rear wheel components.
Both a 78E rear wheel contributed fitment check components as well as 79F components.
It did really bother me for the day at work as to the reasons.
Now at home, I've brought up two wheels, two brake backing plates, 3 sets of shoes and some soft springs from the hardware store for easy shoe changing in the living room
After many attempts with combinations of backing plates, wheels, and shoes, I found that the Original shoes fit ANYWAY you want but, the Vesrah shoes in my possession do not fit. The brake drum will not quite clear the shoe radius.
I am very suspicious of the casting placement of the pivot holes which do not seem to be machined at all ?
Or the cam flat end of the shoes which have the steel "cap" over the casting.
Regardless of where the error is, the overall width of the shoes at about centerline mounted is over 7" and more like 7.070
The stock shoes I have are used but one set is very close to original size (appearing) as I have never measured new original shoes.
So, I am relieved of a guilty conscience. This time is wasn't my carelessness or ignorance to blame .. hallelujah!
I may inspect shoes at work tomorrow with real good measuring equipment to compare heights, radius , etc.. or I may just move on.
Thank you everybody for contributing helpfulness !
- Randy