Another project. Unplanned Skunk.

[Big Block]

Brought this home tonite. I was looking for just a frame with registration for my 79 1000 and this fellow contacted me and I bought this one instead. It's along pretty well at this point and some of the dirty work is done. I wanted to build a slightly modded bike this time and it already has the aluminum wheels and dual discs added. Exhaust will clean up well I think but I kind of have my heart set on a pipe this time, along with a few other period mods. I'll post better photos in a few days. Or maybe not. I deleted my last post because the photo commited sideways. So then I flipped the photo, reposted and the same result. Maybe I'll use my Canon next and see if works better than the phone. Yes the stupid looking bars are going in the garbage. It will be black when I paint it although I wouldn't mind the blue either. skunk.jpg

[Big T]

Are those clubman bars installed upside down?

I realize you pitched them

[lizzywhite45]

Solid find. Already having the aluminum wheels and dual discs saves you a ton of time and hassle. Cleaning up that exhaust might work, but a period-correct pipe would really set it off.

Totally agree on ditching those bars. Black will look clean, but that blue has some charm too. Either way, it's a great starting point. Looking forward to the updates once you get the camera sorted.

[Big Block]

Oh: They probably are clubman bars. I haven't pitched them yet but they'll probably be the first to go. Hopefully do an update tomorrow but might be doing an all day ride instead; The fellow was pretty meticulous and the frame is powdercoated, all fasteners cleaned and coated etc. Still some cleaning to do and then do the bodywork and paint on it. But pretty excited to get going on it.
I found a stainless 4 into 1 and Supertrapp muffler off an FJ1200, I might take a chance on it as it would be way different and really cool if I can mod it lightly to fit.

[Big Block]

Ok: I took a couple photos with my 5D Canon. I'll see if I can shrink them to use. IMG_6022.jpg

[Big Block]

That seems to be working. I am halfway through mocking it up to see what is missing before I start the polish and paint process. Got a message into Salty to get some brackets for Concours calipers in the front, I just went through sourcing rebuild parts for the original Zuke calipers and I don't feel like dealing with obsolete parts again I also already have a 650 Ninja front master so there's that. Stock exhaust is really nice so I'm going to use it for now. Something I can update later for fun. Seat is recovered with a repro skin so there isn't too much to do really. Im going to have to either buy a new front fender and signals stalks or have these ones rechromed and I don't think rechroming will be an economic option. IMG_6025.jpg

[rphillips]

Just say'in I've used several K&S Technologies repro turn signals, but not the model you need, and have been real happy with the ones I've used. Only difference I've seen were different color wires from OEM... Dang, prices have gone up, just looked at ebay and they're nearly $50, thinking the last ones I bought a few yrs. back were in the $25 to $30 dollar range... Wondering about the gas tank situation?

[Big Block]

Tank is decent. It's got a bit of putty in the front corners and has been lined. It doesn't leak so I'm going to go with that. Yes I am thinking I wouldn't mind a smaller signal light on it, so I'll have a look and see if I can find something I like. Price and shipping on everything is out of control these days, I'll probably only do about 1 more bike I think. This one came at a good price with most of the work I'm not crazy about already done so I threw in on it. Getting more excited the more I do on it of course.