Lookin' good
Ok, friends, I'm getting warm on this '72 Bonnie after 20 min. on the phone with the owner.
His dad that gave him the Bonnie is still riding at 79 yrs., Honda Gold Wing, Kaw Vulcan cruiser. The dad is detail freak, mechanic, picky/picky/picky on frequent oil changes, etc. He got bike when it was 7 mos. old, almost all miles were his dad, maintained meticulously. Practically, it's almost a one owner. Body immaculate 'cept for a little bit of rust on wheels, one small ding in tank. Has original mufflers and Owner's Handbook. Owner has never ridden it.
Gas tank was drained upon storage 15 years ago, been in heated basement ever since.
When his dad gave it to him, he said, "You gotta turn the engine over every month", and he said he has done this for 15 years. Dad has first right of refusal so he won't sell it too cheap. I have 2nd right. When he told his dad he was selling it, his dad came over and they changed the oil.....went to local bike shop and got oil specially for antiques.....he's gonna get back to me on exactly what it is.
Momma bear is giving approval! :HappyRoll:beerchug:blowkiss So I'm probably gonna look at it this weekend, maybe throw it in my trailer and bring it home.
QUESTION: With this excellent maintenance history, is the sludge trap still a big issue? Will I still need to do a complete tear-down of the engine?
T.I.A. to all who help with their thoughts,
gatornapper