Hey All, First post here.
So I have a project bike this forum should appreciate. An old racer that has been abandoned for 30 years. Looks like the last owner only owned a pair of vice grips and a hammer. She’s landed in the right place for some respect and TLC. I’ve spent the last month deconstructing, cleaning and inventorying the parts. The engine has been blueprinted, the crank is being balanced, the frame will be straightened and the cylinders are re-board and ready for pickup. It seems like the polishing of aluminum will never end... once the powder coating is done - I’ll be ready to start assembling.
All projects need a plan and that brings me to one of many decisions. The bike came with a repairable full set of Dunstall body parts and rear sets. The Dunstall parts are very sexy but how practical are they for the road? Are they terribly uncomfortable or should I go with the stock tank and riser bars?
So I have a project bike this forum should appreciate. An old racer that has been abandoned for 30 years. Looks like the last owner only owned a pair of vice grips and a hammer. She’s landed in the right place for some respect and TLC. I’ve spent the last month deconstructing, cleaning and inventorying the parts. The engine has been blueprinted, the crank is being balanced, the frame will be straightened and the cylinders are re-board and ready for pickup. It seems like the polishing of aluminum will never end... once the powder coating is done - I’ll be ready to start assembling.
All projects need a plan and that brings me to one of many decisions. The bike came with a repairable full set of Dunstall body parts and rear sets. The Dunstall parts are very sexy but how practical are they for the road? Are they terribly uncomfortable or should I go with the stock tank and riser bars?