Over the winter we've had several threads on different topics, all of which have touched my bike in one way or another. Subjects such as tires, rims, plating, etc..
Last night I picked up the final part I need, the rear heat shield, to complete the bike and I installed it today. She is now complete and ready for the Motogiro USA East event being held at the end of the month.
So, I thought I'd share a few pics, kinda like a proud papa. But the pics also answer questions that came up in those threads such as what K70s (3.25 front and 3.50 rear) look like on a CL77, how the powdercoated rims in "chrome" powdercoat look, etc..
I had a ball (for the most part) sprucing up this bike over the winter in prep for this event. I appreciate the help I got here as well as the friendship. You all made the exercise a lot less stressful
Please see attached.
Ready for the Motogiro East Spring 2011 EventReady for the Motogiro East Spring 2011 Event
Proud PapaSnake, your bike is really nice. Truly an inspiration for those of us still in the slog. I have to admit the powder coated rims are impressive.
Thanks guys. I appreciate the kind words, but the real goal was to provide some incentive to those still struggling along.
Those rims were pretty rough in the valleys between the shoulders. I'm sure that water lay in there for long periods judging by the pitting. There was no way these were candidates for rechroming. Plus the PO had taken a wire brush to them at some point. Bike is pretty original, but not pristine. Butchered muffler alone makes it a 90% bike. So I considered springing for a set of Excel shouldered alum rims, and stainless spokes. But then I thought why not try the powder coat route. For an investment of $120 bucks, I did both rims and no longer have to worry about them rusting further. I also figured that if I lose interest in the bike, the rims will still look good and that should help the curb appeal and keep the sell price reasonable. Although I doubt that I'll ever sell the bike. It's a blast to ride and gets lots of looks. Next winter will probably be a total engine teardown and rebuild since she smokes a tad and has what appears to be a cam bearing whine. Anyone in the NE area that is free on the weekend of 4/30 should take a ride up to Jiminy Peak in MA just to see the bikes running in the Giro. Lots of nice old stuff there and last year there were about 6 or so bikes for sale. There was a nice Morini 3-1/2 that I considered but let go. Giro starts in the morning from the ski lodge. If you get there later the folks there can probably tell you were to find us at lunch. Otherwise, arriving later in the day at the resort will put you there for the return of the bikes at the end of that day's course. Please don't come expecting to ride in the event. It's a limited entry event and the registration was filled quite awhile ago. There should be another in the Fall, hopefully in the Finger Lakes area again. I missed last year's due to my 40th reunion. regards, Rob
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