Burned up 72FLH
Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker;[url=tel:22061175
22061175[/url]]That changes the whole equation, that frame & swing arm usable after cleaning, betting the trans case also. Got a good starting point. I'll offer this, I'm sitting on several decades of stuff, used, new, aftermarket custom goodies for building them, about all the real mechanical repair or rebuild stuff for shovel engines and trans. hard parts, had a shop running out of the garage and bought out a few closing over the years including Arlen Ness's bargain room when he moved. 71 this year and downsizing. Have a need PM me, what it cost if I have money in it and just shipping if I don't. Karma pay it forward deal for me.
As for the heated chrome, it's turned colors it's when it peels not if, on aluminium even a hint wouldn't waste the effort. I was sitting on what you have I'd be tempted to brush the hard rust in heavy spots and spray a sealer to keep the look, clean up anything salvageable and sealing it, tanks & fenders included, not a new bit of shine on it just to make a statement, survivor. But I'm weird that way
As for the heated chrome, it's turned colors it's when it peels not if, on aluminium even a hint wouldn't waste the effort. I was sitting on what you have I'd be tempted to brush the hard rust in heavy spots and spray a sealer to keep the look, clean up anything salvageable and sealing it, tanks & fenders included, not a new bit of shine on it just to make a statement, survivor. But I'm weird that way
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Rebuild the front minimum not that will help much seal kits are cheap, just replace the rears, heat screwed you on both even if you don't see it. Little tip, any 41mm tube front setup will fit you trees even the 1' axle years. Blow up the picture of the blue one I posted and you'll notice the late model dual brembo brakes tree's down were off an 05, guy swapped the stock rotors in had for shiny. You can find complete tube & legs and wheels pull off stuff cheap around shops and marketplace on occasion, serious ride improvement. Decide to stay oem and yours are iffy I have a couple stock early leg & tube sets, I'll donate to the cause for shipping, toss in the seal sets if I have them, just need a pic of the brake leg. Stock bare alum nacelle somewhere in a box, nice shape to.
And if your wondering a bit about why I might be offering, I got a thing about 72's, what my sig pic bike started life as, we're 43 years on now, I'll be a 72 next year.
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When @TwiZted Biker mentioned fire rust, it made me think it would be a good idea to soak the frame tubes with PB Blaster for a while, so the inside doesn't rust. Swingarm too.
Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker;[url=tel:22062116
22062116[/url]]I'd still shoot a sealer as a rust killer. something about fire rust that just seems to eat stuff faster.
Rebuild the front minimum not that will help much seal kits are cheap, just replace the rears, heat screwed you on both even if you don't see it. Little tip, any 41mm tube front setup will fit you trees even the 1' axle years. Blow up the picture of the blue one I posted and you'll notice the late model dual brembo brakes tree's down were off an 05, guy swapped the stock rotors in had for shiny. You can find complete tube & legs and wheels pull off stuff cheap around shops and marketplace on occasion, serious ride improvement. Decide to stay oem and yours are iffy I have a couple stock early leg & tube sets, I'll donate to the cause for shipping, toss in the seal sets if I have them, just need a pic of the brake leg. Stock bare alum nacelle somewhere in a box, nice shape to.
And if your wondering a bit about why I might be offering, I got a thing about 72's, what my sig pic bike started life as, we're 43 years on now, I'll be a 72 next year.
Rebuild the front minimum not that will help much seal kits are cheap, just replace the rears, heat screwed you on both even if you don't see it. Little tip, any 41mm tube front setup will fit you trees even the 1' axle years. Blow up the picture of the blue one I posted and you'll notice the late model dual brembo brakes tree's down were off an 05, guy swapped the stock rotors in had for shiny. You can find complete tube & legs and wheels pull off stuff cheap around shops and marketplace on occasion, serious ride improvement. Decide to stay oem and yours are iffy I have a couple stock early leg & tube sets, I'll donate to the cause for shipping, toss in the seal sets if I have them, just need a pic of the brake leg. Stock bare alum nacelle somewhere in a box, nice shape to.
And if your wondering a bit about why I might be offering, I got a thing about 72's, what my sig pic bike started life as, we're 43 years on now, I'll be a 72 next year.
Originally Posted by Joe12RK;[url=tel:22062302
22062302[/url]]When @TwiZted Biker mentioned fire rust, it made me think it would be a good idea to soak the frame tubes with PB Blaster for a while, so the inside doesn't rust. Swingarm too.
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I see.. I appreciate that it could be many months before I get around to it. Ill definitely compensate you you got things thatll work for it. Im deciding to hold onto it and not giving it to the auction. Yeah, it meant a lot to my father. I havent told him yet about this. Hes 90 rode it for 50 years. ill be back in touch with you twisted definitely got my attention. gotta straighten out the house my life first but Thank you for your help!
Originally Posted by pgreer;[url=tel:22056410
22056410[/url]]That's difficult to look at. Sorry that happened.
There is a lot there that won't be usable. But there are a lot of larger items that are, frame, rear fork and trees. And you have a title. The engine and trans cases will need to be checked, but hopefully are ok.
You will be surprised what you can find at swap meets etc. But you will need to be patient because some items are difficult to find and you will have to sift through some junk along the way.
Paul
There is a lot there that won't be usable. But there are a lot of larger items that are, frame, rear fork and trees. And you have a title. The engine and trans cases will need to be checked, but hopefully are ok.
You will be surprised what you can find at swap meets etc. But you will need to be patient because some items are difficult to find and you will have to sift through some junk along the way.
Paul
Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker;[url=tel:22062457
22062457[/url]]Do what you need to get the family and home on track, know where you are. Im still breathing when you get around to it were on.
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has a Bendix I think 28 mm, the throttle rod wont turn seized up. Keep spraying it every time I go to the storage where it is. Same with the throttle grip. Yes Im now starting to mock it up to see if itll run OK. Im not too concerned about the pushrod cover seals now.