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…
Lots of work to do… 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 sandblasted; mainstand removed (not original), parts for kickstand bought and built back to Original condition Hole in oiltank closed (welded) Turn signal struts in rear rebuilt and welded to frame Original turn signal bought Frame powder coated Handlebar replaced (wasn’t Original) Side cover replaced (wasn’t Original) airfilter housing, battery cage, brake pedal, kickstand, chain guard, skid guard, rear fork and Triple tree powder coated fork tubes replaced with NOS ones, fork legs polished, all new seals, everything cleaned, whole front fork overhauled New lamp housing, new lamp (H4) Rear wheel hub replaced as it was damaged, brand new brake shoes, linigs and springs New airfilter All screw and nuts are replaced with stainless stell or overhauled old ones