First test ride… 14. April 2016 | by admin | Leave a comment I really have to take care of getting the bike street legal now. I rode 4 kilometers and there is still some trouble, but I will get it managed…
Evaluation of Situation 9. April 2016 | by admin | Leave a comment Fork tubes rusty -> Needs replacement (Marzocchi type) Replaced with NOS parts Reflectors on front fork needs replacement (easy to get) Replaced with NOS No mirrors Replaced with correct early style HD A hole in the oil tank? Why? Repaired -> welded Studs for mounting the rear turn signals missing Built new ones and welded them to the frame Paint of the frame is not nice anymore Completely powder coated Pipe bend and two holes with screws in it! Why? Two broken out parts on the left side of the crankcase. Side cover is a hand made metal part. Not too bad done, but why? I have a NOS one in stock -> Going to replace Replaced with a rare early 1974 side cover (vented version) Paint job is not done bad, but it’s a 74 model and someone used 75 decals. Also there is a wrong hole in the rear fender for an aftermarket taillight. Wrong ignition switch ( Three connectors) Replaced with OEM 10 connectors switch Wiring harness in bad condition Wrong horn Replaced with NOS horn No spark Seat was redone okay. Top is still original, sides are replaced by someone Seat pan powder coated, New original seat cover professionaly done; Missing turnsignals Set of NOS CEV turnsignals Wrong handlebar Replaced with OEM & rechromed Aftermarket headlamp Replaced with NOS headlamp shell New reflector & glass OEM headlamp rings rechromed Tires are junk Rear tire replaced with a new Cheng Shin C-186 Rims need rechroming or replacing New rear wheel rim NOS rear wheel hub New rear spokes (stainless) New rear tire holders new rear tube Side stand missing; Someone fitted a center stand to the bike. It’s done…okay, but not great replaced with NOS parts Rear shocks (SEBAC) needs replacing or rechroming Replaced with NOS! Instruments are usable but not nice Replaced speedometer with NOS parts Replaced rubber mounts with NOS parts kick start is from a 75 model – that’s okay to me NOS 1974 kick start
New Project – SX175 3. April 2016 | by admin | Leave a comment New project It’s an early 1974 SX-175 (someone repainted it in 75 design) Work done Frame Sandplasted & powder coated Mainstand removed and replaced with original sidestand (NOS) New fork lock (was missing completely) Welded a hole in the oil tank Rebuilt turn signal struts for the rear and welded back to frame Skid plate sandplasted and powder coated Wheels New rims, new stainless steel spokes New tubes, new tires New seals New real wheel hub New brake shoes, linings and springs for the front & rear New rear sprocket New tube holders Electric New (used) ignition switch (was missing) NOS original turn signal for the bike (were missing) Rebuilt the whole wiring from scratch Replaced headlamp with original CEV type but with modern H4 lamp NOS tachometer NOS speedometer New front brake switch NOS rear brake cable Replaced licensce plate holder & taillight with NOS CEV parts New NOS horn New CEV169 switch Fornt & rear end Front New head-bearings for the front fork NOS front fork tubes (Marzocchi) New fork oil Front fork kegs polished All seals replaced New reflectors Handlebar replaced (wasn’t original) NOS handlebar grips NOS brake & clutch levers New speedometer cable All cables replaced (carb, clutch, brake) New rubber mounts for the instruments New early HD-style chrome mirrors Rear NOS original rear shocks Rear fork sandplasted & powder coated Sand plasted and powder coated triple tree Body works Right side cover replaced with an original part Airfilter housing sandplasted & powder coated Battery cage, brake pedal, chain-guard sandplasted & powder coated All screws replaced or overhauled Seat pan sand plasted & powder coated New seat cover Repainted gas tank Crafted new original gas tank decals Front mudguard holder polished Front mudguard repainted and new bushings NOS rear fender also repainted Side cover replaced with early original and repainted New rubbers for the footpegs New rubbers and rubberband for the gas tank Engine New airfilter Cylinder dry-ice-cleaned Cylinder head glass bead blasted New custom made piston Repaired crankcase New cylinder base gasket New bolts & nuts New shaft for the Kickstand Rechromed kickstand Replaced most seals Polished chaincover Polished clutch cover New engine oil New spark plug and cable Carb ultrasonic cleaned Replaced all inner parts of the Carb (needle, jets, gas filter…) New drive chain New front sprocket New oil lines Exhaust Sandplasted Welded repainted Exhaust grill rechromed New exhaust grill emblem