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17 Dec 2024 12:29 #906943 by 2Lefthands
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I know little about motorcycles; except they are amazing machines and a blast to ride. Are there guys who do bike restorations exclusively? Are there classes that provide instructions and/or answer questions about your particular bike? 
Thanks for any input

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17 Dec 2024 16:12 #906949 by Wookie58
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Welcome from the UK, you’re obviously a practical guy so if you take the advice you will receive here we’ll get you back on the road:)
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18 Dec 2024 07:57 #906968 by KZQ
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Hello 2LeftHands,
Not sure what was wrong with your first post. I had to delete it and repost it. It' was not your issue.
Sorry
Bill/KZQ

2LeftHand's post:
I built my post and beam, super insulated, passive solar house on 7 acres of wooded land. It took 16 months while I worked full time. I lived in a 25' trailer on the property to save time. I knew nothing about building a house, but I researched extensively how to do it, including acquiring a licensed general contractor who agreed to take responsibility for the project. My father-in-law traveled 2 hours each way to help every Saturday until it was finished. He was a key component getting it built and my neighbor, a minister, was invaluable, too. My wife studied how to install plastic plumbing. It was a tremendous amount of work, but I am happy we went through with it. We paid off the mortgage in 10 years. I made mistakes, but overall, we love it. (I should have used 3/4-inch t & g plywood flooring instead of 3/8". Should have wrapped the exterior in Ty-Vek before putting up the cedar siding, etc.) 
I worked with juvenile delinquents and taught them some of what goes into building a house. 
I love motorcycles and want to see if my Kaw 750 CSR, 1982, can become operable again. Have not ridden it in 20 years. Your site looks awesome, and I hope I am permitted to join.

www.KZ1300.com
Riders:
1968 BSA 441 Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 W3, 1976 KZ900, 1979 KZ750 Twin, 1979 KZ750 Twin Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 2000 Valkyrie, 2009 Yamaha Roadliner S. 1983 GL 1100
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1985 ZN1300

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18 Dec 2024 10:38 #906975 by asphalt900
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Restoring an ole 750, it'll be fun! If You can accomplish a house raising then a 750 fix'in up won't be that hard. But "restoration" is a loaded word. So many directions one can go. And YES tongue and groove would of been preferable as well as the TyVek, vapor barrier.. ha. I used to do stem walls/raise houses for replacement, old and new construction, regardless, old floor joists aren't always "flat with each other". Be mindful if using tile with grout, floor flex will buckle the grout and it'll start bouncing out. See like Wookie said, just a batch of folks with different backgrounds! And don't waste Your resources on institutions like MMI, it's a Vocational School. One of many...       
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