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I was looking for a winter project.........I found this!

Got a little more done today. Installed a new drive sprocket and o-ring chain, chain guard, rear fender, rear master cylinder, center stand, battery box, wiring harness and the electrical plate.

Of course, the stainless brake lines arrived a day early, without the rear line! Oh well, I've got plenty to keep me busy! Hope to get the rear section assembled this week.

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Still plugging away at it! Got the rear turn signals, tail light and a few other small items installed today.

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Thanks! Still a LOT of stuff to do! Hope to have it finished by April or May. Just in time for Brown County!:cool:
 
Made a little more progress today. Trying to do something every day so I don't start getting lazy(ier) about it! Got the coils and horns mounted. Waiting on the Deoxit to arrive to start cleaning connections.

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Rear stainless brake line finally made it here! Got it installed and the rear brakes bled.

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Just wondering... When finished will there be anyway to tell it ain't new??? Other than the numbers on the odometer... Sure looking good so far.
 
rphillips said:
Just wondering... When finished will there be anyway to tell it ain't new??? Other than the numbers on the odometer... Sure looking good so far.
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Thanks! I'm hopeful that it will turn out as well as my 1978 GS1000. If it does, I'll be one happy camper!:D
 
That's turning out to be a beautiful job. We may have to discuss a trade down the road. I think you would look good on a 19 year newer bike made by some of the best engineers in Germany.:lemo:
 
alke46 said:
That's turning out to be a beautiful job. We may have to discuss a trade down the road. I think you would look good on a 19 year newer bike made by some of the best engineers in Germany.:lemo:
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Thanks!

Lets see...........19 years newer, German engineering.......oh yeah.....and all that cash!

Yeah, we can talk!:p
 
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Actually got in the garage today! Got the forks rebuilt and the lowers painted.

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Got some more painting done and cleaned up most of the electrical connections this afternoon. Waiting on bearings, and then I can start putting the front end on it!

Geez, sometimes it seems like this is taking forever!


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Hey, just wondering your thoughts on those anti-dive units? Many have thought they were useless and think the bikes will be just as good, or better off, with them removed or blocked off. No doubt for being completely original they got to be there.
 
I've never had a bike with a "working set" of anti-dive units as far as I can recall. For me, the jury is out until I get a chance to ride it and see what it feels like.

I wanted to put it back stock as much as possible before deciding if I want to make any changes. Probably will leave it stock, at least until I decide if I will keep it or sell it.
 
Good day in the garage today!

Got the front forks, front wheel & tire, headlight ears, turn signals, guage cluster, handlebars, master cylinder, throttle, front brake splitter and some of the brake lines on it today.

Starting to look like a motorcycle again!

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Buffalo Bill said:
I'd like to adapt a bike like that for track and see how it competes with the 600 mob.
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It will take some work. Get the bike on a diet, brake update, change wheels to spokes for larger, better tires and go to a 18" front tire. Changing to a 18'' front wheel makes a big difference. It's fun when the track day guy's dont know what your running. It's also a good place to sort out a new bike or build. No traffic, deer or cops. If the bike breaks my truck and trailer are within walking distance.
 
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Got some time in the garage today, away from rebuilding carbs, for a change of pace!
Got the Delkevic exhaust installed. Hope it sounds as good as it looks and fits.
Gives me some incentive to get these carbs finished!

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