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Offline 69cb750

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« Reply #450 on: October 22, 2025, 08:00:09 AM »
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Nice bones! 1971?
Yes, 71 - red, gold, brown, valley green

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Nice! Another foundling for the flock.
Something very bad was going to happen if no one came.
Engine has compression, I think it will run.


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No rust only dust?
Plenty of rust and oxidation
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« Reply #451 on: October 22, 2025, 08:44:18 AM »
Squeeze in vise, cut slot with cutters, pull through, saw off, install new.


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« Reply #452 on: October 26, 2025, 07:02:36 AM »
Bike rested in Indiana 45 years
Three days to install parts, get running, repair brakes.
Need chain, tire, heat shields.


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« Reply #453 on: October 26, 2025, 07:58:58 AM »
Very nice, love that color.
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« Reply #454 on: October 27, 2025, 08:17:17 AM »
Impressive work!
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« Reply #455 on: November 01, 2025, 01:09:56 PM »
Valley green chemistry
Base = 80% black 18% white 2% silver
Mid = Lime green dark
Getting close, need a sunny day


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« Reply #456 on: November 02, 2025, 02:41:55 PM »
That looks terrific!
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« Reply #457 on: November 02, 2025, 03:00:24 PM »
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« Reply #458 on: November 03, 2025, 05:17:14 AM »
Thanks for the comments.
Original paint lighter then test piece in sun.
Next test, base = 66% black 32% white 2% silver
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« Reply #459 on: November 26, 2025, 07:26:04 AM »
Valve cover date code 44.6.2 = June 2, 1969


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« Reply #460 on: November 26, 2025, 07:56:44 AM »
Was that on the ‘71?
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« Reply #461 on: November 26, 2025, 08:08:56 AM »
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Was that on the ‘71?
Sandcast engine, the 71 ran without repairs.
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« Reply #462 on: November 26, 2025, 11:18:28 AM »
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Was that on the ‘71?
Sandcast engine, the 71 ran without repairs.

Neat. I think mine is only a few days older!
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