After thinking about it for the last year or so I tool the plunge and bought a restoration project. This thread will conical my progress.
Currently, I'm working my way through the State of Washington to get the bike registered in my name without a title. I cannot start spending until this is done. At a point in the future, I will need to have it inspected by the state patrol. All street legal equipment must be installed. This means it will need to have a RH muffler installed, rear turn signals and rear view mirrors. It is interesting because the equipment does not need to work, just be installed.
The condition of the bike requires a full restoration. It is covered with light rust and corrosion. I have bought from eBay the correct turn signals and a nice set of mufflers. I plan to use rear view mirrors from my '81 Goldwing (standard) to get through the inspection.
Once this is done the bike will be completely stripped down. the following items will be treated as separate projects:
Frame (including swing arm, center and side stands, and forks).
Wheels (new rims and spokes).
Chrome (and gages)
Engine and Carbs.
Electrics and lights
Upholstery
Paint.
I’m sure there will be more to come and I will keep everyone informed.
I'm having problems attaching photos. Once it is resolved I will post some pictures.
Currently, I'm working my way through the State of Washington to get the bike registered in my name without a title. I cannot start spending until this is done. At a point in the future, I will need to have it inspected by the state patrol. All street legal equipment must be installed. This means it will need to have a RH muffler installed, rear turn signals and rear view mirrors. It is interesting because the equipment does not need to work, just be installed.
The condition of the bike requires a full restoration. It is covered with light rust and corrosion. I have bought from eBay the correct turn signals and a nice set of mufflers. I plan to use rear view mirrors from my '81 Goldwing (standard) to get through the inspection.
Once this is done the bike will be completely stripped down. the following items will be treated as separate projects:
Frame (including swing arm, center and side stands, and forks).
Wheels (new rims and spokes).
Chrome (and gages)
Engine and Carbs.
Electrics and lights
Upholstery
Paint.
I’m sure there will be more to come and I will keep everyone informed.
I'm having problems attaching photos. Once it is resolved I will post some pictures.