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I've been lurking around the forums for awhile as I prepare for restoration on a '75 Commando Basket Case Restoration. The bike had one previous owner. The information I gathered prior to acquiring is it last ran in '78 and spent it's life since then in a garage corner. It was recently acquired by an intermediate buyer, who disassembled the bike down to major components in preparation for a restoration... after accepting a job overseas he in turn sold the bike to me.
The plan is for a complete restoration along with a cafe chop. Right now the bike is in several boxes in my hobby room. Seat, handlebars, rims, and exhaust are a total loss. Frame looks good, as well do the internals (engine, gearbox, etc.) and hubs upon initial inspection.
I could use some advice on where to proceed in various areas. Right now I have a list of things I'm definitely going to do, things I'd like to do and will try to budget, and things I'd like to do but probably won't due to time/money.
Definite's:
- Rebuild engine bottom to top *bulletproof*
- Convert to electronic ignition (Boyer, Sparx, Tri-Spark?)
- New wiring harness
- Powdercoat frame & other vital bits (cradle, etc.)
- Replace seat (looking at Manx style seat/tank from Clubman... tank is a Roadster and in good condition but will probably go)
- Replace fenders
- New rims, spokes, etc.
- New Handlebars (flat or clip on?), grips, controls
- New fork tubes/rebuild forks
- Rebuild & resleeve front brake
- Rearsets
Like to do, looking to budget for:
- Upgrade carburetor (Mikuni, SU? Single or twin?)
- Upgrade alternator & rectifier
- Sealed bearings for hubs
- O-Rings upgrades for transmission seals
Like to do, probably won't due to time/money:
- X-ring chain upgrade
- Primary belt drive upgrade
- Upgrade starter
I'll post some photo's once I get things rolling, right now I'm just starting at boxes of parts!
Cheers,
HJ
The plan is for a complete restoration along with a cafe chop. Right now the bike is in several boxes in my hobby room. Seat, handlebars, rims, and exhaust are a total loss. Frame looks good, as well do the internals (engine, gearbox, etc.) and hubs upon initial inspection.
I could use some advice on where to proceed in various areas. Right now I have a list of things I'm definitely going to do, things I'd like to do and will try to budget, and things I'd like to do but probably won't due to time/money.
Definite's:
- Rebuild engine bottom to top *bulletproof*
- Convert to electronic ignition (Boyer, Sparx, Tri-Spark?)
- New wiring harness
- Powdercoat frame & other vital bits (cradle, etc.)
- Replace seat (looking at Manx style seat/tank from Clubman... tank is a Roadster and in good condition but will probably go)
- Replace fenders
- New rims, spokes, etc.
- New Handlebars (flat or clip on?), grips, controls
- New fork tubes/rebuild forks
- Rebuild & resleeve front brake
- Rearsets
Like to do, looking to budget for:
- Upgrade carburetor (Mikuni, SU? Single or twin?)
- Upgrade alternator & rectifier
- Sealed bearings for hubs
- O-Rings upgrades for transmission seals
Like to do, probably won't due to time/money:
- X-ring chain upgrade
- Primary belt drive upgrade
- Upgrade starter
I'll post some photo's once I get things rolling, right now I'm just starting at boxes of parts!
Cheers,
HJ