A CL72 Project Starting To Move

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 11:40 am

Ray

That's pretty reasonable. I was thinking of making some but if he has any left I might give it a go.

Thanks

G

Ray Smith · Post by **Ray Smith** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 2:04 pm

I really like my Caswell home zinc plating set up. It allows me to restore motorcycles at my own pace as opposed to taking all of the fasteners and other parts into the plating shop at one time. You can also take the time to repair damage to bolt heads. Also, if you absolutely do not want to go to the chrome plater for that one last part, you can make it look very close to chrome by carefully polishing it and then zinc plating it!

Ray Smith · Post by **Ray Smith** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 3:36 pm

Meanwhile, I have acquired another project-a 1966 (I think) CL77. It's pretty complete, but also pretty clapped out. The guy I bought it from says it has an aftermarket big bore kit bumping the displacement to 337cc. It's got incredible compression and starts right away, but seems to have some carb issues. My CL72 project is still moving slowly. The motor is in Texas getting rebuilt and I will be de-spoking the rims for rechroming soon.

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 4:45 pm

I think that is a 67 issue.
Your bike parts are looking good.
All engine parts are cleaned and some blasted. . ............lm

Ray Smith wrote:Meanwhile, I have acquired another project-a 1966 (I think) CL77. It's pretty complete, but also pretty clapped out. The guy I bought it from says it has an aftermarket big bore kit bumping the displacement to 337cc. It's got incredible compression and starts right away, but seems to have some carb issues. My CL72 project is still moving slowly. The motor is in Texas getting rebuilt and I will be de-spoking the rims for rechroming soon.

Ray Smith · Post by **Ray Smith** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 4:53 pm

Awesome! I can't wait to see it (and the wooden shipping crate).
-Ray

Ray Smith · Post by **Ray Smith** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 5:15 pm

I had some significant rust pitting on the fork pipe right where water probably collected and sat near the fork seal. I decided I better not risk it and get a new one.

sarals · Post by **sarals** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:14 am

That box and wrapping has to be worth something! eBay time?