Hey all,
I bought this bike last fall in boxes for $200. It's been an ongoing project that i want to turn into my main bike. I get a little closer each day. . .
this is what i bought originally:
took it home, cleaned it up some, painted the frame:
installed the engine:
put the wheels back on:
figured out some wiring disaters (main hurdle so far. . .)
painted the pipes gold. yeah, i said it:
cut the old seat pan and foam down to make a solo seat and reapolstered. (pics to come)
ordered a new sprocket from Z1 (which came yesterday), drive chain, and brake light switch.
new sprocket on today:
old:
new:
i got it started a week ago after i cleaned and readjusted the gap on the contact breaker. my sparks weren't firing and i couldn't figure out why until i did that. the wiring is still a mess, but she's running. just waiting for that chain so i can take her down the road. . .
i don't have the stock exhaust and my 4 into 1 doesn't fit tight. i was thinking of making some exhaust flanges out of some spare aluminum i just bought (to make a back plate to cover up the wires and plastic i exposed because i cut the old seat down). any ideas?
also i don't think the #4 cylinder is firing. new spark, packs are good. where should i start with that?
let me know what you think. more pics to come.
- Gorham