Almost finished will ride tomorrow, but a few problems still.

[drooker56]

Eight years ago I bought a house in Grand Rapids and to my surprise I got a motorcycle as well. I saw it in the back of the lot under a ripped and sunbleached cover with weeds growing throught top. It was rusted and ugly as hell. It had a nasty windsheild you couldn't see through, rusted sissy bar, and more rust everywhere. After a couple of beers one night a buddy and I pushed her thirty feet across my yard, an amazing feet considering the eight years of rust on the discs. We hooked it to the car and jumped it. It ran! we were excited it sounded terrible but it was running. Until... Gas was leaking through the breather box and down onto the engine. Instantly in the midst of our triumph and celebration it burst into flames. Luckily we were right next to the hose and we got it out. That was 5 years ago and this is her now.

[drooker56]

I have a new seat cover to put on tomorrow as well. The seat kind of distracts from how good it looks.

[fredintoon]

Hi Don,
that stark minimalist look is good. I just hate a bike that's all hung about with doodads and dripping with chrome. But before you take that test ride tomorrow, think about a place to put your feet, eh? Anna rear brake pedal?

[mstic2000]

Hi Don,
that stark minimalist look is good. I just hate a bike that's all hung about with doodads and dripping with chrome.

Agreed.....I also like the silver frame that accents the motor against the black rims. Looks way cool. It screams "old school muscle bike."

[oseaghdha]

Needs a flame job.
You know, out of the ashes and all.

[mstic2000]

Drilled rotors too!!!

[egleaves]

Lookin' good! The first thing I noticed was the lack of a front fender....I think I like it.

I'm with Mstic, that silver (or aluminum?) colored frame looks awesome.

[DiverRay]

Once you start to ride it, you may want to send TKat $85 for a fork brace! It will probably feel like the front end is on rubber bands, and the brace makes a WORLD of difference in the handling.
It IS a good looking bike!

[CatatonicBug]

Looks to be missing quite a few rather important parts...
Front fender - Supports the forks, as well as the fact that you'll get sprayed with whatever might possibly be on the road if it's gone
Mirrors - just a little important
Turn Signals - about as important as mirrors
Foot pegs - already mentioned
Rear mud guard - at least I couldn't see it - Protects the innards from suff in the road, and keeps it cleaner
Rear brake pedal - already mentioned
Muffler - the lack of back-pressure may play with performance?

Other than that, It looks pretty good for having been so neglected and even through a fire!

[drooker56]

No head lights, no brake lights

I have out her back together but the turn signals didn't work so I took them off. Is there something I need to do with them? I have read about the reserve lighting unit and I will probobly remove it but that does not explain my brake lights. What can I do?

[XJOK2PLAY]

HD light & Brake...

Guess you've done all the obvious fuse, fusebox, and behind box checks?

[CatatonicBug]

Kinda confused here... Why did you take the signals off? You do need them on there in some capacity. The electrical system doesn't like it when items are removed, as the voltage draw is used to tell other parts of the bike that things are working correctly (or not).

[oldyam80sg]

What kind of swingarm is that?The turn signal issue-did they not light up or did they not blink?one of my biggest pet peeves is people that don't use their signals.I don't care if it is cage drivers but motorcycles are just asking for trouble.A lot of people don't even know the basic hand signals.I am surprised because alot of older Harley riders do.Turn signal issues are a bit frustrating but that is why this board is around-to help fix things.Reason I'm asking about the signals is because years ago i had a guy that turned in front of me and didn't use his signals which cost me a day sitting in the ER being stitched up.

[psycoreefer]

Hey, looking good. I bet its loud like that. If you need a hand with the blinkers send me a pm or e-mail. I can figure my way around most electrical stuff we can get together and I'll try my best to help you sort it out.

[oldyam80sg]

Could also try and give you a hand with the blinkers as well.