by Mayday53 » Sun May 07, 2017 9:21 am
Dave...you are right, I found it in 2013, bought it in 2014, had it at a shop for 9 months when I realized he was ripping me off charging me for things that were not even being done. I then brought it to another shop and it has been slow progresss. I am grueling wheels now and when we getnthose done and skinned it will be near time to turn her over. If you recall, I believe my goal initially was to get it done in six months. People scoffed at that and I thought they were wrong… I guess I was a bit delusional on how easy it would be to restore/build this bike. I originally thought I would restored and sell it for profit, but I soon realized this is a project of love for a bike and I will likely keep this one till I'm done riding, unless of course someone offers me the proper "incentive."
As for the mods...strictly cosmetic. I powder coated the sliders, handlebars, and a few other items black because I like the look of black off the pepper red. I am also designing, not yet done, a Street Shorty exhaust. I have the original exhaust but I think I will do something a bit different with it. I also added a more modern shock to help the ride. I kept any of the original parts which were changed out, that way if I ever do sell it the new owner will have the original parts. that all said, the most custom part I'm looking forward to putting on it is my butt and a big grin as I go down the road.
"Mayday"
"Respect is given, disrespect is earned"
I am nearing the end of completion as soon as I get the wheels trued.
