Hello Everyone!
Time to start a new project. I scored this $200 beauty a few days ago and the passion is starting to burn deep!! The plan is to build a rat/post apocalypse, Mad Max clone all purpose custom bike! I will start by accessing what works, and what's broken. So far I need a few clutch cable, and front brake components. I was told the bike had compression and the previous owner poured mystery oil into the heads...Who knows, but I am not there yet...
Finally made a home for in my shed after reinforcing the doors/locks! Once I get the carbs cleaned, new clutch cable, clean air box, new battery and inspect the motor, I will attempt to fire this baby up. But for now, I am just getting familiar with the bike, locating a repair manual and I will be scouring this forum along with others for ideas on customizing my new toy!
Picture time...
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Since this is going to be a rat / clone...I think the final paint scheme will look something like this...Start with Flat Black, scuff, add White for the "salt" look, then tan for the "dessert/wasteland" combination look...to be determined later...just a thought...the original blue is starting to grow on me...
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Late night Progress....
The fairing will need modifications so for my documentation, I recorded how the electrical connections were made so reassembly can be smooth...
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Mock up of new handle bars..
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New bar will need an alignment hole drilled into it to allow the alignment pin to seat and properly mount the controls....[ see small alignment pin ]
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