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Hi all,
Well, I think I got sort of lucky. This bloke local to me had a 68 Bonnie in excellent condition: He cleaned out sludge trap, had a bore job done with new pistions, had frame and parts spray (I dont think powder coating on frame though), re-caded a lot of the hardware. Had a beautiful tank spray job done and has many of original parts, also had wheels chromed with new alu spokes.
Only problem is: no electrics and various other bits and peices. He had to give up the project due to kids. I picked it up for $1,700 with a clear NC title. I'm happy!
Anyway, im a bit overwhelmed where to start. Heres my very rough idea:
1.secure wheels frame (its a bit shaky) with proper hardware and get brakes setup on wheels.
2. Take off cyclinder head and see whats going on in there.
3. Setup cyclinder head/tappets etc.
4. Setup Carbs (new Amals) with cables etc.
5. Setup Electrics (this is the big one-these not wiring done but he did give me a new harness but isnt sure if it fits the bike).
6. Fix buy all the other little bits and pieces needed.
Ive added tons of pics here. Please let me know what you think and how you would proceed with this project.
Also (and this is BIG!!!) I have only a $2,000 budget-is that enough?
Cheers once again for you valued feedback.
Kevin.
Well, I think I got sort of lucky. This bloke local to me had a 68 Bonnie in excellent condition: He cleaned out sludge trap, had a bore job done with new pistions, had frame and parts spray (I dont think powder coating on frame though), re-caded a lot of the hardware. Had a beautiful tank spray job done and has many of original parts, also had wheels chromed with new alu spokes.
Only problem is: no electrics and various other bits and peices. He had to give up the project due to kids. I picked it up for $1,700 with a clear NC title. I'm happy!
Anyway, im a bit overwhelmed where to start. Heres my very rough idea:
1.secure wheels frame (its a bit shaky) with proper hardware and get brakes setup on wheels.
2. Take off cyclinder head and see whats going on in there.
3. Setup cyclinder head/tappets etc.
4. Setup Carbs (new Amals) with cables etc.
5. Setup Electrics (this is the big one-these not wiring done but he did give me a new harness but isnt sure if it fits the bike).
6. Fix buy all the other little bits and pieces needed.
Ive added tons of pics here. Please let me know what you think and how you would proceed with this project.
Also (and this is BIG!!!) I have only a $2,000 budget-is that enough?
Cheers once again for you valued feedback.
Kevin.



