Didn't really need another project...

[exdirtbiker]

Where's the pictures ??? !!!!!!

Is it this?

[Greg B]

There were some photos. But I guess photobucket is jerking me around.
Haven't mastered the forum photo attachment feature too well, and it keeps rotating the pictures I try to upload.
But, yes, that's it. Although in much rougher shape.

[Vmass]

Nice find! A couple exhaust options on CDN eBay. A few years ago if a really nice example hit the market the price was in the teens, not sure if that is still the case. Good luck with it.

[Greg B]

Nice find! A couple exhaust options on CDN eBay. A few years ago if a really nice example hit the market the price was in the teens, not sure if that is still the case. Good luck with it.

I just missed a complete exhaust on the bay. Sold for $300. Kicking myself over that one.
Trying to resist messing with the bike just yet. Promised the wife I'd finish a couple other bikes first. ��

[Greg B]

If it's out of the system more than 7 years it's just a case of filing paperwork.... simple enough. Get it insured, fill out some DMV paperwork (or I believe AAA can do it). They have a look at it to make sure the VIn & engine number is right & then you need to have a CHP inspection (to make sure nothing is stolen) before it gets its final tags.

It's a couple of hours work on a couple of days, hanging around but not difficult. Pretty typical of DMV sh*te...

10 years since I did it (Nessism advised me) but I don't believe it's changed...

Is there any reason to insure it now?
I'm planning on putting it in Non-Op until I get it road worthy again.

[Nessism]

One tidbit that's worth knowing is that the DMV prohibits moving a non registered vehicle on the open road, including in the back of a truck, unless you get clearance to do so. Reason for mentioning this is because when you fill out the Statement of Fact as to where the vehicle has been stored all these years, pretend it's still there. Have the previous owner fill this out or at least sign it. That way when you go to the DMV you can present the SoF stating the vehicle has been stored since 198X at address blah blah blah. They should accept this and then give you authorization to move the vehicle (even though it's already moved, but they don't know this).

[Greg B]

One tidbit that's worth knowing is that the DMV prohibits moving a non registered vehicle on the open road, including in the back of a truck, unless you get clearance to do so. Reason for mentioning this is because when you fill out the Statement of Fact as to where the vehicle has been stored all these years, pretend it's still there. Have the previous owner fill this out or at least sign it. That way when you go to the DMV you can present the SoF stating the vehicle has been stored since 198X at address blah blah blah. They should accept this and then give you authorization to move the vehicle (even though it's already moved, but they don't know this).

Yes. This I knew. Awfully silly rule if you need to have the CHP verify the VIN.
Lord knows the CHP is unlikely to come to you to do verification.

[Nessism]

Yes. This I knew. Awfully silly rule if you need to have the CHP verify the VIN.
Lord knows the CHP is unlikely to come to you to do verification.

I don't think that part is about verifying the VIN or what have you. That happens after you get the bike up and running. It's about making sure vehicles are not moved about without documentation.

[LAB3]

You should be able to get that back on the road cheap, hit a swap meet where Ironhead sporty parts are a dime a dozen. At to $300 for a set of pipes, that's insane! Again, swap meet.

[gs scott]

Greg,
That's quite a score!! Look forward to seeing assembled and running.

[Greg B]

It should be a fun project.
Although, I will say, the Harley service manual leaves much to be desired.

[Big T]

You should be able to get that back on the road cheap, hit a swap meet where Ironhead sporty parts are a dime a dozen. At to $300 for a set of pipes, that's insane! Again, swap meet.

The original exhaust was made only for this model
Any other pipes will lower the value, and the look

[Nessism]

The original exhaust was made only for this model
Any other pipes will lower the value, and the look

$300 for a set of original pipes in decent condition would be a steal!

[LAB3]

From the original poster: "I'm not overly concerned if it just turns out to be a modified Sportster"

[Greg B]

From the original poster: "I'm not overly concerned if it just turns out to be a modified Sportster"

That is entirely true. Although I was speaking mostly to whether the frame & engine #s check out. And there will come a point when I'll slap any exhaust on it, if only to get it on the road.
But, an original CR exhaust would be preferable.
And, it turns out the system I saw on the 'Bay didn't sell. The listing got pulled due an error. So....keeping my fingers crossed. Considering the bike was free, I'm not too upset if I have to fork out a little extra for things.