Hi All,
I have posted a couple of times. I figure I will start and maintain a thread as I go about my project.
A few things about this project:
The first step is to get it started. As you can see from the pics, it is naked.(PIC)
-Gas tank, fenders, seat, skid plate are off. Tank was partially cleaned out, but needs a vinegar & pea gravel treatment (PIC) New petcock & gas lines bought.
-Carb removed (new one ordered). Just hook up (and tune if it starts)
-Battery tray off (ordered a battery, rubber & strap). Reassemble and Hook Up.
-Oil tank off. I will be cleaning out the old thick oil and replace the filter/bolt.
-I have degreased & cleaned everything I can reach. Unfortunately, the grommet for the alternator lead dissolved while washing.(PIC) New one ordered.
-I have ordered a series of gaskets and other miscellaneous.
Once all the stuff comes and the above is done, I just need to get some gas to it, and see if it starts. I know it has compression, new carb should take care of gas & air, spark is the big question mark.
Of course, then we will find out if the engine is good.
Eventually, I hope I have to tackle the "how I want it to look" part.
Here is the disassembled "starting point." Let's see where this goes!
-Steve
I have posted a couple of times. I figure I will start and maintain a thread as I go about my project.
A few things about this project:
- I have some mechanical experience, but never rebuilt or restored anything, or worked on a bike.
- This is my late father's bike since it was new. 1969 TR25W Trophy. It hasn't been registered since 1981, but it has been garaged, and kicked over regularly.
- Who knows how long since the engine ran? Not me.
- It is in relatively good shape. He dropped it (hospital stay) back in 1976. I had to pick up the tank and fenders from his buddy's body shop. They primed them, and took out the dents. They need some touch up, but mostly ready for paint. The frame has little to no rust, most of the rust is surface crap on the bare metal (bolts and places where things wear).
- My plan is not to restore to original. There is not enough value, and I want to go another way with it. Make it a vintage scrambler looking thing. Maybe black it out, or go with a dark green skins. I am not a fan of Chrome.
The first step is to get it started. As you can see from the pics, it is naked.(PIC)
-Gas tank, fenders, seat, skid plate are off. Tank was partially cleaned out, but needs a vinegar & pea gravel treatment (PIC) New petcock & gas lines bought.
-Carb removed (new one ordered). Just hook up (and tune if it starts)
-Battery tray off (ordered a battery, rubber & strap). Reassemble and Hook Up.
-Oil tank off. I will be cleaning out the old thick oil and replace the filter/bolt.
-I have degreased & cleaned everything I can reach. Unfortunately, the grommet for the alternator lead dissolved while washing.(PIC) New one ordered.
-I have ordered a series of gaskets and other miscellaneous.
Once all the stuff comes and the above is done, I just need to get some gas to it, and see if it starts. I know it has compression, new carb should take care of gas & air, spark is the big question mark.
Of course, then we will find out if the engine is good.
- Best case scenario, it runs, I can mess with timing & tuning and give it a run down the road. Then, I can look at tires, brakes, and the front forks look a mess.
- Worst case scenario, it doesn't start, I mess with it for a few weeks, take it to a mechanic, and eventually throw it off a cliff.
- It will likely be somewhere in between.
Here is the disassembled "starting point." Let's see where this goes!
-Steve