regarding the body kit, i wasn't quite convince about it being tracy, so some time last week i looked around it for marking or labels, didn't find any label inside or outside the tank. BUT there is a small area by the right tail blinker that the panel is recessed for Tracy metal emblem. i'll take pic of that tomorrow.
got a response from member voxonda regarding cleaing up the wheels, he mentions glass bead to clean up the mag. so, i will stick with the plan to soda blast, then glass bead if needed.
would like to keep the original color, gold spokes and black shoulders. will probably use resin as i have read on the web.
last week took the back wheel off, but can't get the tire off as it is more thicker and harder than front tire....any idea?
i think these wheels would be a direct swap for a 550, if i can find the right bearings...any thoughts?