About ready to start restoration - Engine question

[LOUD MOUSE]

Thanks. ...........lm

Hmmm.....good question. I plan on fixing/replacing things that don't work like the electric starter, speedo, replacing parts that are missing, repainting, etc.

But some parts like the mufflers I will use reproductions.

So I guess a little of both?

Thanks,

Beck

I have a question.
What type of restore are you planing.
A cosmetic restoration of a actual restoration?. ..............lm

Hey Randy,

I actually rode her home so the engine/Tranny feels good. The rest of the bike needs a lot of care though.

Thanks,

Beck

A good plan for any restoration, If possible, is to first get it running and ride it. even if it's just up and down the driveway. this way you will get a feel for the transmission, if the frame is wanky,if the wheels roll straight, does it hang together right. you would amazed at how much you can learn in a few minutes with a running bike versus guessing at stuff later. these bikes are old and have been worked over by many different owners. It's very productive and worth a lot of effort/$ up front.
Good luck
Randy

[rrietman]

you should know going in that there are quite a few parts on the dreams that will absolutely murder your budget. especially if you need to be correct. make a plan before you dismantel it, maybe it's ok as is. sometimes a lot of patina is better than halfway restored.
Good luck
Randy

[outdoors4me]

Will do.

Thanks

you should know going in that there are quite a few parts on the dreams that will absolutely murder your budget. especially if you need to be correct. make a plan before you dismantel it, maybe it's ok as is. sometimes a lot of patina is better than halfway restored.
Good luck
Randy