gonnarideagain
New Member
Yo, to all! I'm a 66 y o on SS tryin to ride again. I last rode in the '70's. On my 65th last year I made it #1 on my bucket list to get my knees in the breeze before I meet "The Man". Even when I last rode ('51 pan) I never would touch a Honda. Now, I stand before you a humbled man in need of your help. I have a vision for this "Four" as a bobber. The baby is a stock all the way, but with missing parts. I am so frickin outta touch I almost feel overwhelmed! Almost, but not quite. I'm doin this all by myself. Had a "bud" but he bailed. Now I got no tools, no heated garage and no access to my own cellar here in lovely, frigid, Endicott, NY. Don't get me wrong, I ain't snivelin. On my modest SS checks, besides winnin the bike auction, I'm acquiring parts & tools as best I can afford. I'm gonna make this happen! I guess my 1st question to ya'll is this; is it a MUST to run tubes in new tubeless tires on my stock, spoked wheels? My wheels are salvageable but tires were dry-rot. With some old fashioned elbow grease, I ain't afraid of laborin some, I wanna save the stock wheels And gas tank but lose the stock seat (for a solo) & tail-lite (4 into 1 cat's eye) & "bob" the rear fender (the front fender is rust and gonzo). I already got new sprockets & chains front & rear, in case yer thinkin I'm all about the dress-up. New Yuasa, left & right points, front rotor/disc, front turn signals, master brake cylander and new rear brake pieces from hub/drum to front foot pedal. DAMN! I forget another whole line of torque wrenches, ratchets, tank sealant and various sundry pieces to start my quest. Can I get some sound advice or my shoes squeezed? Later, Paul. ;-)