Well getting the bike torn down to see what all needs fixed and upgraded. So far have found shock bolts only finger tight, entire exhaust system ready to fall off, loose hand controls, bolts missing in foot pegs and the turn signal wiring mangled by someone.
I am getting the bike torn down to find what all needs repaired or upgraded. So far have found shock bolts finger tight, entire exhaust system ready to fall off, loose hand controls, bolts missing out of foot pegs and the turn signal wiring mangled. If you buy a used bike go over it with a fine toothed comb.

 

Sorry about doing it twice

 

Finding that much of the POs “fixes” I’d tear it down as far as you’re comfortable and go over everything.
Who knows what else the PO “fixed”.

 

Is the previous owner one of you're ex's or something? Do they have a life insurance policy out on you?

 

This weekend I got the carburetor rebuilt, replaced the manifold gaskets, installed my new Hammer air cleaner, restored the chrome tappet cover that came off a wrecked bike, installed a top chrome engine mount,choke mount, cleaned and painted the head pipes for the exhaust.

 

Looks great, very shiny!

John

 

I also test fit the new handlebars I got this week, they seem to fit perfect. I converted the riser from the bent riser on the new bikes back to the straight style from an older bike (I really don’t like the new bent style). Next weekend I’m going to drill the handlebars for internal wiring and I have a new set of chrome controls to install, that should keep me busy for 2 days.
If you look close you can see the top motor mount/choke mount, it’s a cool piece glad I found it cheap on EBay.

 

Drilling bars. Fun. Not really. How thick are those bars?

 

Jag, not to tryin to be a nit picker but I'd stick a rag under that strap where it's touching the oil tank, just in case.

 

Not nit picking it's good practice. I'd rather do something 'just in case' beforehand than a gave a 'sunofabitch!' moment afterwards