Tripod
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Kinda low serial number on that 79. Too bad its all bent up.
Bikes That Aren't Worth A Look
- Thread starter cjpayne
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Kinda low serial number on that 79. Too bad its all bent up.
I see a lot of usable parts, some are very hard to find...pretty much everything except the frame, wheels/tires, shocks & seat cover. The HL ear appears fairly straight, as does the front end assembly. Those later seat pans hold up quite well, too. I wouldn't be surprised if the wiring is still mostly intact, also. Someone with a good `79 frame could source most of the parts needed to complete a bike in one shot.
airblazer
Active Member
There may be more truth than poultry in that sentence. Look at the engine guard, square tabs for the plug guard mounts...that's an early production detail.that bike probably has the motor @42653steve is looking for
cjpayne
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Judging from the rusted out lower pogo's, I was thinking that the left side of the frame is probably pretty thin.
Yep, the bike in the first pic was probably ok until the tractor with the rotary cutter ("bush hog") made the 3rd pass over it.
42653steve
Member
Where is this bike any idea? Thanks
cjpayne
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Someone posted it on FB.
42653steve
Member
Ok thanks
cjpayne
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Ron Rich
· 10 hrs ·
I found an excellent restorer/painter in my area. His tools for painting are spray cans and maybe some paint brushes. He is super efficient and is running a special that includes a complete paint job while you wait. He provides gloves to load the bike back up if the paint is not completely dry.
· 10 hrs ·
I found an excellent restorer/painter in my area. His tools for painting are spray cans and maybe some paint brushes. He is super efficient and is running a special that includes a complete paint job while you wait. He provides gloves to load the bike back up if the paint is not completely dry.
Cleato904
Active Member
He was riding it by the fire hydrant paint sprayer that's why the grips didn't get painted.
Old Guy Too Many Bikes
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I think it's pretty cool. Remember, there was a time when these bikes were cheap and a lawnmower engine kept it on the road. Kinda like making a baja bug out of an '57 oval window in 1959.