B541Niner
Been Around the Block
Time to get of my ass and get this thing roadworthy again. Not a restoration but didn't really see another category that fit. I bought the bike at auction almost two years ago for less than $500 (titled) and have had it stashed away since... VIN Plate on the neck is stamped 1/73. Usually I start stripping parts before I even get home but for some reason this one needed to stew for a while. The history I got on it was that it last ran in 1997 when the PO had it tuned up so he could take it on their RV. Then health issues kept them from going on the road and the bike sat in a out-building until the kids had an auction at the property.
Plan is to just go thru it from front to back and get it cleaned up, running and paint the tins. Rear fender will be rolled forward and the front rolled back and trimmed. The front fender will only be supported by the mounting bracket and the four supports will be removed. As with all bikes I've had since the 80's, handlebars will be of the Superbike flavor. I would consider keeping the stock bars but the throttle side has a kink down by the clamp and I just don't trust them. I will notch the controls for the wires to have clearance. The seat is in great shape so it stays for now and the stock pipes will be cleaned up and used as well. Mirrors, turn signals and brake/taillight will be downsized.
First thing will be to replace the tubes so the tires hold air and it's easier to move around. Tires will need to be replaced at some point but not till it's running and has made a couple of trips around the block. Next I will move on to the carbs and tank. Bike was parked with gas so it's a sticky mess and the tank will need to be bathed in phosphoric acid.
I have a turkey roaster that I cook on a Coleman stove when cleaning carbs...have used lemon water in the past but might try a different soup this time. No those are not the carbs from the CB and yes I take them apart first.
Plan is to just go thru it from front to back and get it cleaned up, running and paint the tins. Rear fender will be rolled forward and the front rolled back and trimmed. The front fender will only be supported by the mounting bracket and the four supports will be removed. As with all bikes I've had since the 80's, handlebars will be of the Superbike flavor. I would consider keeping the stock bars but the throttle side has a kink down by the clamp and I just don't trust them. I will notch the controls for the wires to have clearance. The seat is in great shape so it stays for now and the stock pipes will be cleaned up and used as well. Mirrors, turn signals and brake/taillight will be downsized.
First thing will be to replace the tubes so the tires hold air and it's easier to move around. Tires will need to be replaced at some point but not till it's running and has made a couple of trips around the block. Next I will move on to the carbs and tank. Bike was parked with gas so it's a sticky mess and the tank will need to be bathed in phosphoric acid.
I have a turkey roaster that I cook on a Coleman stove when cleaning carbs...have used lemon water in the past but might try a different soup this time. No those are not the carbs from the CB and yes I take them apart first.