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So I bought this bike in early June just before I got my motorcycle Endorsement. It has a 1962 Honda tank on it that's in great condition. Other than the fact that it runs smooth (for the most part and can brake reasonably fast)....it needs quite a bit of work. I do not consider myself mechanically inclined so thus i'm gonna rely on your support to get it to optimal condition. Here are the following things that i want to have done and would welcome all suggestions for replacement parts and mod ideas.
1. The Electrical wiring is just a steaming pile of dinosaur crap. It all needs to be redone. The guy that i bought it from said he had taken the bike completely apart and put it back together. I am assuming that's why the electrical is as sloppy as a 2 year old's rendition of the Mona Lisa. Though maybe i'm being unfair to those toddlers. Shortly after i bought it i had to replace the battery, after doing so i found that the key no longer would turn on the aux power or allow me to start it using the starter button. But randomly 2 or 3 minutes later it started working. After various other maintenance things i experienced this several more times until it just stopped all together. It now can only be started by jumping the starter. I'm no genius but i suppose there is a problem in the wiring between the ignition and the starter solenoid? The horn also does not work. lol There are wires that are unused and go to God only knows what. To top it all, the wiring is all pretzel tied, completely taped from one end to the other, and no cover in which to hide this gross atrocity
2. The Seat must go. I would like to replace it with a more traditional cafe style or maybe an original seat from and early 60's Honda to match the tank. However, the frame has been chopped just behind the shock mounts so i don't know what to do here. I'd like to have a seat that can hold 2 persons, but this probably will take some sort of metal fabrication to facilitate the additional weight.
3. The speedo stopped working about 3 weeks after i bought it. The odometer still spins but the needle is just maxed out all the time and makes a very annoying buzzing sound. i have looked into it but cannot see a means to disassemble the module to see what came loose. I guess i must replace it.
4. The mirrors provide very little visibility and are made of plastic. id like to replace this with bar end mirrors.
5. The handle bars are ridiculously uncomfortable and need to go as well...id really like suggestions on this part.
6. The bike is very quiet and id like to put new exhaust and heat wrap on.
7.Bar end blinkers? WTF
Moving on to the more important things
8. The wheels wobble, side to side and up and down. I especially feel the effects.....ummmm ALL THE TIME!
9. The Carb pops when under very light throttle.(such as going down a slight hill and not quite having to roll off throttle to maintain a certain speed) I've read elsewhere that this may be an indication of it being set too Lean. Would love some more insight on this!
Anyways there is certainly a lot i need to do. Ill post more pictures as i whittle down the list. Let me know your thoughts and suggestions!
1. The Electrical wiring is just a steaming pile of dinosaur crap. It all needs to be redone. The guy that i bought it from said he had taken the bike completely apart and put it back together. I am assuming that's why the electrical is as sloppy as a 2 year old's rendition of the Mona Lisa. Though maybe i'm being unfair to those toddlers. Shortly after i bought it i had to replace the battery, after doing so i found that the key no longer would turn on the aux power or allow me to start it using the starter button. But randomly 2 or 3 minutes later it started working. After various other maintenance things i experienced this several more times until it just stopped all together. It now can only be started by jumping the starter. I'm no genius but i suppose there is a problem in the wiring between the ignition and the starter solenoid? The horn also does not work. lol There are wires that are unused and go to God only knows what. To top it all, the wiring is all pretzel tied, completely taped from one end to the other, and no cover in which to hide this gross atrocity
2. The Seat must go. I would like to replace it with a more traditional cafe style or maybe an original seat from and early 60's Honda to match the tank. However, the frame has been chopped just behind the shock mounts so i don't know what to do here. I'd like to have a seat that can hold 2 persons, but this probably will take some sort of metal fabrication to facilitate the additional weight.
3. The speedo stopped working about 3 weeks after i bought it. The odometer still spins but the needle is just maxed out all the time and makes a very annoying buzzing sound. i have looked into it but cannot see a means to disassemble the module to see what came loose. I guess i must replace it.
4. The mirrors provide very little visibility and are made of plastic. id like to replace this with bar end mirrors.
5. The handle bars are ridiculously uncomfortable and need to go as well...id really like suggestions on this part.
6. The bike is very quiet and id like to put new exhaust and heat wrap on.
7.Bar end blinkers? WTF
Moving on to the more important things
8. The wheels wobble, side to side and up and down. I especially feel the effects.....ummmm ALL THE TIME!
9. The Carb pops when under very light throttle.(such as going down a slight hill and not quite having to roll off throttle to maintain a certain speed) I've read elsewhere that this may be an indication of it being set too Lean. Would love some more insight on this!
Anyways there is certainly a lot i need to do. Ill post more pictures as i whittle down the list. Let me know your thoughts and suggestions!
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