C70 slight restomod (HD PHOTOS)

[heftynoma]

I Picked this bike up from a junkyard at the end of October 2023. I took everything off the bike. Decided to do a full color change and trim the rear fender. Ended up Building a complete 12 volt wiring harness. It has a 125cc manual from Amazon. I fabricated the handlebar mounting plate, the kick stand, the whole exhaust system and I built the whole seat from scratch.
If you want close ups of anything just let me know. I also have a bunch of pictures from when it was stock for reference pictures.

 

[Old Guy Too Many Bikes]

Looks like you did a great job, bringing a classic back from the dead. Personally I would have included the fender and tossed the milk bucket.

 

[heftynoma]

Looks like you did a great job, bringing a classic back from the dead. Personally I would have included the fender and tossed the milk bucket.

I had full intentions of including the fender but the paint ended up cracking when I went to install it so I said the heck with it. The milk crate has every tool needed to fully disassemble the bike just in case something comes loose on these test drives.

 

[Old Guy Too Many Bikes]

After I rebuild a bike, I start out with short test rides (in case I have to push it home) . Then gradually go further and further as my confidence builds. The first couple of longer rides, I usually take with a buddy, or have my wife home, so she can come get me in the van if I break down. No one likes tearing a bike apart on the side of the road. Murphy's law says that the one tool or part you need will be sitting on your workbench at home.

 

[airblazer]

@heftynoma I doubt the front fender was exceptionally effective at deflecting water and dirt, but maybe you won’t ride this beauty through that anyway?

 

[Old Guy Too Many Bikes]

maybe, maybe not, but it looks cool and completes the package.

 

[heftynoma]

I don't think I could bring myself to driving in the the rain or dirt. I only have 50 hours in building it but I can't believe how good it looks for such little time.

 

[heftynoma]

Can't thank you guys enough for all your help. This bike brings me so much joy. I just got it on the street last week. Bike total has 850 miles. I put 150 on in the last 5 days. All 150 with the wife on the back. We went and made burgers at the park and even got pumpkins. She loves the back rest. She's comfortable enough to take her hands off and relax on the straights.

 

[kirrbby]

Love it!
Being legal on the street is a game changer. Congrats on that too!