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this is the bike i bought last saturday, and that i waited for months to go ahead and pull the trigger on. Just getting around to posting the pictures of it now.
What it is: 03/600
What it has: 14k miles, D&D Pipe, Custom seat upholstery and cushion, White gauge faces
What I paid: $2,000.00
It actually looked alot better in the pictures than in person. though it only has 14k miles, it looks like it has not been cared for during any of its life. Had been down on the left side, touch up painted, few scratches (not very visible) and the paint match was actually done pretty well. But it's filthy, and looks like it's been filthy all its life. Starts pretty easily and runs, but needs carbs cleaned.
What I've done so far: Drained tank, changed oil & Filter, changed fuel filter, changed spark plugs, changed rear brake fluid, replaced fender eliminator, replaced rear turn signals, tinted the front turn signals, added black mesh, removed faded decals, repainted luggage bars
What else it needs (tomorrow): Complete carb clean and synch, stock bar ends replaced, blue rim stripes, tank pad replaced, adjust suspension, test ride
What it needs (next month): New front tire, bar risers, SS front brake lines, brake pads, possibly an aftermarket windscreen, heavier fork oil
One thing I really like doing is bringing something forgotten back to awesome condition. I like polishing turds. Things that have been written off, abandoned, that can now bring alot of joy with just a little TLC.
First pics (the PDFs) - when I bought it. Next few: how it is now. I'll post the finished pix later (when it's finished!) All in all I'm very happy with the deal i got, and very happy to be able to do this stuff myself with you guys' help.
What it is: 03/600
What it has: 14k miles, D&D Pipe, Custom seat upholstery and cushion, White gauge faces
What I paid: $2,000.00
It actually looked alot better in the pictures than in person. though it only has 14k miles, it looks like it has not been cared for during any of its life. Had been down on the left side, touch up painted, few scratches (not very visible) and the paint match was actually done pretty well. But it's filthy, and looks like it's been filthy all its life. Starts pretty easily and runs, but needs carbs cleaned.
What I've done so far: Drained tank, changed oil & Filter, changed fuel filter, changed spark plugs, changed rear brake fluid, replaced fender eliminator, replaced rear turn signals, tinted the front turn signals, added black mesh, removed faded decals, repainted luggage bars
What else it needs (tomorrow): Complete carb clean and synch, stock bar ends replaced, blue rim stripes, tank pad replaced, adjust suspension, test ride
What it needs (next month): New front tire, bar risers, SS front brake lines, brake pads, possibly an aftermarket windscreen, heavier fork oil
One thing I really like doing is bringing something forgotten back to awesome condition. I like polishing turds. Things that have been written off, abandoned, that can now bring alot of joy with just a little TLC.
First pics (the PDFs) - when I bought it. Next few: how it is now. I'll post the finished pix later (when it's finished!) All in all I'm very happy with the deal i got, and very happy to be able to do this stuff myself with you guys' help.
I'll look forward to seeing the end result !
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