78 650

ed I see you stayed with the stock semi-gloss on the frame. I am tossing around the high gloss imron or the semi like stock

Yes, what you see is the stock color; all the paint is original. I've waxed it a few (zillion) times since new, so in real life it's pretty shiney but not as shiney as true high-gloss. Ed

well lets see.... frame/swingarm blasted and primed. Engine just needs some final cleanup and reassembly, wheels are done, front forks glass beaded for natural finish. As soon as it warms up, the gloss Imron is going on the frame and engine block. (yeah yeah you guys like it shiny:P )

I have BOXES of new parts - gaskets/seals, timing chain, starter clutch, wiring harness, petcock, cam chain roller, handlebars, switch controls for both sides, bar end mirrors, new chrome bolts (where they show the most)
new swingarm bearing set, new tapered headset bearings

I'm sure I am missing something

the Imron is on...

more..

coming along nicely.......

put in the new tapered steering bearings today

got some work done on the front end. tank is just sitting there

WOW!!! Great start to what looks like a great project. Keep the pictures coming along the progress. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Looking very good, and as KZErider mentioned more pictures please. I love the 650's here is a pic of mine right after i was done re-doing her last summer.

Let me try that again..............

looks good, mine is a roller again. But I'm going out of town for 2 weeks, so I have to wait to put the motor back together and stuff it in