Bridgestone M2/SS 200cc Motorcycle The Restoration Is Complete! New Photos!

[joeyputt]

I spent a few hours today working on some of the small parts like clamps and brackets, etc. I did not take photos of all the small parts however here are a couple that show the exhaust clamps and the bracket for the battery and oil tank.





The original right cylinder head had some heavy pitting in the combustion chamber and around the gasket surface area so Brother casi sent a really nice replacement head, this afternoon I also blasted it so that the finish would match the left cylinder head and the cylinders.





I set the cylinder heads on the engine and this is how she is resting this evening!

[Swapmeet Louie]

No man, the last time we talked you were just getting ready to order it! Do you have it posted here Brother?!

Ya, it's in laughin at the club. Under almost done fiscoing my tank.

[joeyputt]

Brother I just went and looked at your thread and your frame looks beautiful! I saw your tank the other day on facebook but I had no idea you already got the frame in! I will definately be following your build and if there is anything I can do to help just give me a call man!

[jenkinsm]

Yes...must be!

The engine is free and has great compression for sitting so long.  Generally, everything is super solid on it...well, except for all the rubber pieces.   And yeah, the badges look great...even the seat is in great shape.  I'll have to admit I was really lucky to find this one.

I might start on this project this summer...but not likely until the fall or even winter.  Too much else on the go.  I bought a 70' Suzuki Stinger at the same time (from the same guy).  Also a great little bike.

@jenkinsm - WHAT A GREAT FIND! I bet they are sisters! hahahaha! She looks to be in great shape compared to how I found mine. Was the motor free or seized up? Yours has the traditional badges which are really cool looking. For some reason they had a dealer installed option called the "checkered" which had some checkered flag logos on the tank and a few other places which my bike had installed.

I cant wait to see her running again! If you need along the way let me know!

[joeyputt]

Brother jenkinsm it would be so sweet if you could get her running, the old Stingers are awesome as well and I absolutely love the shape of their fuel tanks!

I spent a lot of time working on the Bridgestone today and was able to restore the cylinder head nuts and finish the complete assembly of the top end. After completing the top end I was a little ahead of schedule so I finished the installation of the oil line that runs underneath of the generator to feed the right cylinder so that I could start working on mounting the generator, once we completed the oil line I finished restoring the generator strap as well as the rest of the generators hardware and installed the generator, strap, all of the mounting hardware, and the generators drive gear to the engine.

I did not take a lot of photos of the small parts as I really wanted to complete the top end and the generator today so I worked pretty hard without stopping however this is how she is resting this evening!

[andycafe]

too cool  , coming along NICE 

[peteGS]

So close Joe! Definitely looking good... you're setting a high benchmark for those other Bridgestones and the Ducati!

[casi85]

  Looking Good! At this rate it will be getting ready in no time! Hope the chrome pcs I sent down came out OK and are usable.

[joeyputt]

too cool  , coming along NICE 

Thank you Brother! I am really enjoying this build and it is nice to hear that you like it!

So close Joe! Definitely looking good... you're setting a high benchmark for those other Bridgestones and the Ducati!

Yes she is getting so close, I have been working long days all week trying to get as much done as I can so we can hear her running soon! I do not set the benchmark man, you are all very talented creative builders that do absolutely beautiful work and I am very blessed to know and be able to work along side of you all here! Thank you so much for your support Brother!

Looking Good! At this rate it will be getting ready in no time! Hope the chrome pcs I sent down came out OK and are usable.

Brother I can not wait to hear her take her first new breath of life! I have been working on her hard so we can see her all togethor very soon! The chrome for the front fender that you sent arrived safely and is absolutely beautiful!

[joeyputt]

Today I spent some more time working on some of the small parts for the Bridgestone, I installed the battery bracket to the frame first and then restored the left side covers post and the oil tanks lower bracket and installed them to the frame. I decided to work on the airbox next so I spent a couple hours restoring it, sealed it with shark hide, mounted it to the engine, and installed the new rubber elbows that Brother casi sent as well as the tubes that he had rechromed. I also cleaned, sealed, and mounted the kickstand as well as a few other small pieces of hardware.









I also realized it has been a while since I have shown how the whole bike is looking so I rolled her outside and took a few photos!

[peteGS]

Wow Joe she's really coming together! Thanks for the sunny photos, nice to see it outside and in one piece

[jenkinsm]

I'm in shock at how quickly you're pulling this together...amazing!

[casi85]

Joe, She is looking amazing... I still am amazed at your ability to turn old parts that I would normally deem unusable into showroom quality parts. Keep up the great work.

PS you may need some sleep this weekend after the long hours working on her this week!

[shamus]

No idea how I've missed this one. Amazing.

[joeyputt]

Thank you so much for the compliments Brothers, you all know that your kind words are my inspiration! I apologize for the delayed response, we closed last week for the 4th of July holiday and a family reunion however I have been working on restoring the handlebar controls so I will start adding new photos again today or tomorrow! My Brother Jason offered to paint the tins so he has them and is preparing to paint them, I can not wait to see them when they are completed as his paint work is absolutely beautiful! While Jason finishes the tins I am working on finishing the handlebar controls, carburetors, engine side covers, exhaust, and wiring so she should be ready to take her first new breath of life within the next few weeks!