Ha, it's called piddling!! Very expensive piddling.... lol

I sure hope you didn't have to pay much for that. It would be a dual sportster, if it were mine. Man, that is a lot of cleanup.

That's another story. I first saw the bike for sale for $1800. About 3 mi the later I saw it for 1300. I called about the bike and the man said they would take 1100. I drove about 60 miles and was not impressed. I said I would just take my trailer and go home. He said how about $800, I said how about $500 if I hear it run. Well his dad comes out of the house with a lamp cord and hot wired it. I didn't take a chance on driving it but still offered $500. He took it and it's been a surprise every time I try to take something off. From the green sweater padding under the gas tank to the water pipe nut and stud holding the front end on...
I've got almost everything I need to start the rebuild. I feel good about it.... no hurry...

This is a project that has no where to go but up. Good luck and keep the pix coming. I loved the mud flap and you should paint “Junk Yard Dog” on the tank when it’s done.

Yep. Mid brake and forward shift....so I get to choose which way to go. Leaning toward forward but just not sure yet.
i shoulda made a game, who can see all that's wrong with this bike? Lol