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PRO TIP: DONT WANT YOUR CAM CHAIN COMING OFF IT'S SPROCKET DURING A REBUILD? ZIP TIE IT!!!!!

Polishing some things Thought I'd give an update

Gaitors are from Dime City Cycles @eran_k http://youtu.be/RuadSgVqyg0

The Virago's current condition. Made a very well thought out decision to redo the entire bike. Starting tomorrow the bike is to be wired and the wiring harness made, then removed. And the REAL tear down of the '82 Virago begins.

Sent out Starter motor cover, Front Oil Filter Cap, and swing arm out for powder coating...

Tear Down. The pads are in really good condition. But They're getting changed

It's a steel wool pad encrusted with soap! Sold by Clorox. They're so cheap and are great for bike cleaning.

SOS pads have saved the day once again !

Yeah the spokes are to be replaced. This is my fourth bike so far. I've made all the newbie mistakes already. While I wait for new coils and jets I'll be focusing on my '82 Virago Project as well as making rear sets for my '81 Gs400

Get her running first! Seems like I have bad coils. The wires are all in perfect condition so no new wiring harness. Im thinking about cutting down the front fender a bit. clubman handlebars, low profile turning signals and a cafe seat. The tank ill hammer in some knee dents. Get the wheels...

How we Test the Carbs with the hassle of the tank

Well I wanted to buy a bike and this one happened to be in range to pull it home with an electric scooter. It had carb issues had gas in the oil. got it home and painted it and rebuilt the carbs. changed the oil out and rode it until I decided I wanted to do a full restore and have a cafe racer...

That actually is the airbox. Its just been cut down for this bike I will be going with rear sets. Along with my GS400 build. http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=47608.msg526918#msg526918

Cafe Mock up. Fabricating seat pan and bracket over the next few weeks

Streetfighter Raw Concept

Days 7 Post painting

Day 4