Finished!

Finally, the completed bike! After completing the rebuild, I added a set of Chase Harper saddlebags and some other extra bits. This is a nice studio shot a friend of mine did of the completed project.

Work In Progress

Haven't had an overall shot of the work in progress for a while, so here it is. I've got the handlebars and controls mostly back on, and the big task at this point is installing all new cables. I put the tank in place to make sure all the wiring and cables avoid hitting spots they shouldn't.

Also at this point, the carbs are back in place, since I'm done adjusting the top end (except for a teeny problem on the right side I'll discuss later). Back to work!

Bing Carburetors

When I bought the motorcycle, I knew right away that the two Bing carburetors would need some work. The float bowl on the left carb was being held in place with a piece of string. It wasn't even tied with a proper square knot. I made the decision to send the carbs to Bing for restoration rather than try to clean them myself. The next day I took a box smelling like gasoline to the post office and hoped they wouldn't be too suspicious.

If you're going to send carbs to Bing, do it early in the restoration process. They can take 4-6 weeks before you get them back!