ChopperCharles
Active Member
I got it as a complete and total rust bucket. Basically a parts bike. But it had good compression, and a shot of starting fluid down the intakes and it started right up. So, I dropped the engine out, did a triple bypass, fixed the various rusted frame members (cut and weld for some of them), and painted the motor and frame. Tossed the frozen carbs and put on a set of freshly rebuilt carbs that I had from a past trade, along with bodywork and other bits and pieces I had laying around. Went from trash to a nice runner. Not a showbike by any means, but it was a fun little project and I love taking a piece of junk, fixing it up and giving it a new chance at being ridden and loved. You have no idea how many mice (and their nests) were displaced in the restoration of this bike. SO MUCH POOP EVERYWHERE
I really liked this thing. The bags were so convenient, and it was a really nice bike to ride. I've long since sold it, but I've got another one in the pipeline.
Before and after pics attached!
Charles.
I really liked this thing. The bags were so convenient, and it was a really nice bike to ride. I've long since sold it, but I've got another one in the pipeline.
Before and after pics attached!
Charles.