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JMUHockeyfan
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by JMUHockeyfan » Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:24 pm
Hey everyone
Just bought a 1964 CA77 for $300. I'm a teacher with summer's off, so I wanted to get a decent project for this summer. Tomorrow I will put up some pictures of it. First thing's first with it; cleaning out the gas tank and taking off the engine and carbs!
Wish me luck!
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JMUHockeyfan
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by JMUHockeyfan » Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:04 pm
So I started with some general cleaning. I removed the tank which will need a thorough cleaning inside and out, removed the seat which was in remarkably great shape, and began scraping scum. To whomever recommended WD-40, many thanks! That has made cleaning this crap a LOT easier. I'm doing what has been recommended with the boards; I am searching and reading for info instead of blatantly asking for it. I'm a teacher, and it wouldn't be fair if I didn't do my homework!!! It's great seeing all the info you guys have posted, so again much thanks.
Pics shortly to come. Been incredibly busy and can't get enough time on the comp for pleasure.
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rzgkane
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by rzgkane » Tue May 01, 2012 9:17 am
For the record, I am not opposed to the blatant question without prior research. Good luck.
JMUHockeyfan wrote:So I started with some general cleaning. I removed the tank which will need a thorough cleaning inside and out, removed the seat which was in remarkably great shape, and began scraping scum. To whomever recommended WD-40, many thanks! That has made cleaning this crap a LOT easier. I'm doing what has been recommended with the boards; I am searching and reading for info instead of blatantly asking for it. I'm a teacher, and it wouldn't be fair if I didn't do my homework!!! It's great seeing all the info you guys have posted, so again much thanks.
Pics shortly to come. Been incredibly busy and can't get enough time on the comp for pleasure.
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JMUHockeyfan
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by JMUHockeyfan » Thu May 03, 2012 6:13 am
Here are the photos finally! Had a day off for interviews, so figured I would sneak in a little time to post. These are the photos of the bike when I purchased it. Since I have removed the seat and tank, and have done a bit of scrubbing on the frame.
100_1950 by JMUHockeyfan, on Flickr
100_1948 by JMUHockeyfan, on Flickr
100_1973 by JMUHockeyfan, on Flickr
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JMUHockeyfan
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by JMUHockeyfan » Thu May 03, 2012 6:57 pm
Definitely reaching the point of no return. Took off the handlebars, cut a ton of wires (planned on replacing them anyway), and started to work on the engine. As you all have said, those screws are a pain. Unfortunately I think I'm going to have to drill the heads off a lot of them and get them replaced. I'm not terrible comfortable with doing this step, but I figure it's a helluva time to learn!
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rzgkane
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by rzgkane » Thu May 03, 2012 7:09 pm
Buy an impact driver and try that first. You'd be surprised.
JMUHockeyfan wrote:Definitely reaching the point of no return. Took off the handlebars, cut a ton of wires (planned on replacing them anyway), and started to work on the engine. As you all have said, those screws are a pain. Unfortunately I think I'm going to have to drill the heads off a lot of them and get them replaced. I'm not terrible comfortable with doing this step, but I figure it's a helluva time to learn!
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JMUHockeyfan
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by JMUHockeyfan » Thu May 03, 2012 7:13 pm
I've been reading on here that a lot of people discourage that method. I'm open to anything (the impact driver sounds easier, I will admit)
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