- Bought 750 that was supposedly garaged for 9 years with an odometer reading of just over 3K (not likely but the bike was in good condition).
- I was told the bike had been dropped at least once.
- Between myself and a local garage I did the following over about 4 ½ months: Carb job, Tank clean, New Tank cap, New petcock, New tires, Fork seals, Replaced a lot of rubber parts, Overhauled back break caliper (Have parts for front brake calipers), New Battery, Garage supposedly checked over bike.
- Rode 30 miles
- Front sprocket was dust (literally)
- New Front and rear sprocket and chain
- THEN, figured out that clutch shifter holder was broken off the crank case (most likely from the previous drop).
- Attempted weld: Failed
- 810cc Kit
- Elusive 6th Gear
- Other Engine modifications that may be worthwhile (oil pump, clutch, carburetor, etc.)
- New Paint and other possible aesthetic modifications.
- New shocks or rebuild shocks
- Other surprises and possibilities, but I am open to different ideas and paths where they may lead.
I hope to document as much as I can, to hopefully, help others, and get help when needed. I am no mechanic by a long shot, but I have just enough mechanical experience to be dangerous (honestly, most of this stuff, I research endlessly before attempting). I am busy guy with a busy life so be patient. I will update when I can. I hope to do much of this over this next Colorado winter with the help of my 14 year old son, but I am not going to set a time line. I appreciate all the help and input I have already received from the knowledgeable people in this forum. I look forward to, what I hope, is a fun and fruitful build. A picture is always good, so below is the current state.