I have Torn down the engine, she looks surprisingly clean. She has been sitting since '86. PO dropped, dented tank, bent bars, no frame damage though. The tank I can fix, the bars I'll replace (dragbars I think, dont want to stoop to low). Shattered two signals, headlight housing, rear lens.
Here's where I am, with a long way to go...
Engine: Waiting on pars and $$$...
Compression's low, I know, but I wanted a challenge.
(hoping I can learn more this way)
working on new rings, seals, valve job if needed (if needed I'll outsource valves)
Motor paint job...
Body: Sanding and repainting now...
Dented tank.
Rusty Fenders.
Frame and swing needs paint.
Exhaust: I'll cross that road when I get there...
Gotta be replaced. Haven't decided on used stock or aftermarket.
Might try welding on straight with Cherry Bombs. They're made in my town...
Carbs: That'll have to wait till after engine work is done I think
Getting Kyster kit, unless exhaust issues = rejetting or new carbs.
Need to research aftermarket, although that may mean clamp on filters.
Wheels: Gotta have a working bike first, or is that the other way around?
Brakes are functional, finally a positive
Spokes and rim are solid though rusty... Paint or Powder time.
New rubber, that'll come later.
Lights:
Aftermarket all around, I want something more low profile.
Steering:
Bearing and seals are good.
Need to buy or Fab bars.
Plan to paint tubes, strictly aesthetic.
Seat:
Pan rusted around edges. I ground down what was bad and kinda like the new shape.
Recarved the foam, plan to sew new cover soon...
What, yeah my mom taught me to sew, and I'm pretty good too.
Electrical:
I have no idea, one step at a time.
ENGINE TURNS
GEARS SHIFT
WHEELS TURN
SEEDO'S GOOD
FRAME'S SOLID (Working on title though, I'm a cop, VIN's clear)
More pics to follow...