Some shots of my rattle can resto for collector plates

[Courtney]

Well here are a few shots along the way; LOTS more to do. Have to remove rear footpeg holders and strip them, have to strip front forks and valve cover, and clutch sidecover is coming off for stripping. Still have to do the front fork emblem back to chrome as well as rear shocks. Motor is coming along alright though, and rear diff is done. Am also rebuilding carbs at the same time, as well as replacing headlight etc etc. Here is a before pic, and where I'm at today. I would have NEVER painted it if I'd known I could get collector plates if it was stock!!

[Rasputin]

Sorry but I may have not paid enough attention. What year is this supposed to be. Looks like you have a long road if you are going back to original to me. I do have extra parts if you need them too.

[Courtney]

It's an 80SG. I have the special tank and side covers being painted right now. Don't happen to have a spare exhaust nut kicking around do you?

[Rasputin]

Just replied to your other post as i have several extras here. Describe or Pm a picture to me and I will see what I have extra.

[Cuda 69]

looks like your gonna need a seat,bars,airbox,and exaust to make it original,plus the other things you mentioned.it look like your getting there though,good job.

[Courtney]

Thx Cuda, yes I have the seat and airbox already. Just got the tank and sidecovers back from the bodyshop, will post them next. I'm using a Jardine 4-1 header which is allowed for the collector plates; you can have any upgrades that were available within 2 yrs of the bikes manufacture, so Jardine header is good. I also will say the fork brace, case guards, and handlebars were available as well, so I should be good. (I hope, after all it IS the gov't)

[Petersg_99]

how much of a break do you guys get with collector plates?

Here in Arizona I licensed my bike with normal plates til June (4 months) for $14.54, and my insurance for the year was around $65. It's hard for me to imagine getting much of a break on cost from that...

[Courtney]

Shots of my tank and sidecovers

Here they are in plain black. Amazing shine. Done as a favor for cost of supplies; $50.00 !!! And that required 3 dents getting fixed on the tank, and the sidecovers being stripped and smoothed out.





So stoked!!

[Courtney]

how much of a break do you guys get with collector plates?

Here in Arizona I licensed my bike with normal plates til June (4 months) for $14.54, and my insurance for the year was around $65. It's hard for me to imagine getting much of a break on cost from that...

My usual insurance is 110 a month! With collector plates it's 15 a month, so you can see the incentive!

[Petersg_99]

Oh boy those are gorgeous...

[Petersg_99]

Holy insurance policies Batman! That's outrageous. You're not 18 are you?

My usual insurance is 110 a month! With collector plates it's 15 a month, so you can see the incentive!

[Rasputin]

My usual insurance is 110 a month! With collector plates it's 15 a month, so you can see the incentive!

Man you get ripped off unless you are paying for some heavy coverage. Here in Alberta it is 135 bucks a year for each of my bikes, but I am going to contact Blue Circle and see what they can do for me as they will insure one rider for many bikes. As I have a few bikes and am the only rider in the house it only makes sense to get a cheaper rate if I can.

[Courtney]

Holy insurance policies Batman! That's outrageous. You're not 18 are you?

I'm 42 years North of that age. I remember being 18 though, man what a good year that was! Met my wife!

[Courtney]

Man you get ripped off unless you are paying for some heavy coverage. Here in Alberta it is 135 bucks a year for each of my bikes, but I am going to contact Blue Circle and see what they can do for me as they will insure one rider for many bikes. As I have a few bikes and am the only rider in the house it only makes sense to get a cheaper rate if I can.

Doug, that is basic coverage with 2Million liability, NO collision or theft. ICBC has us by the privates for sure! What a rip off.

[Tat2demon]

Good god! Im paying $90 a year.