Month: April 2016

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…

• 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
• 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