Topic: Early Sandcast Found......

[BenelliSEI]

I would have to think long and hard about removing that dent..
 Every mark on an original bike had a story, part of its life.. it adds character. . And it reflects it being used..And a life lived..
 A shiny restored bike.. it just looks new and perfect.. no stories.. sort of sterile. . Almost like kept in a box and not taken out..

 Ever take a look at early original bikes from the 20,s and down... usually worth more than the restored ones..
 So yeah on this one , you can harm the value by restoring it, plus  deplete your savings.

Even though Frank did not want the dent removed, it was the right thing to do and he would now approve!

Great job, John....start to finish 3 years, 6 months [with breaks]

Thanks Steve….. Were it not for the Cobble Beach invitation I’d still be poking along on it. In fairness, I did restore the Carlini Chopper and rebuild a cb750K6 in between.  “Terry and Spotty” would probably have done it in a few weeks! I was determined not to rush it. I’m very happy with the original bodywork and I’m sure Frank would like it too. Coincidentally I received my 24 Rides in 2024 key tag today. I’ll hang on the bike key ring  for the show.

The decals for the rear shocks arrived from England today, so that will be the last little detail. “Lash” has an original red air box, that I might sub in for the Yamiya replica?

We have some friends visiting from Calgary the next few days but after that I’m definitely taking this one for a ride. Followed by a final clean up and load for the show, next weekend. Phew.

[rocket johnny]

i wonder if the idiot in your shop know's the one in mine ,,,

[71 V12]

Kevin…… I pick the fuel filters up at a local lawn mower/ small engine repair shop. The guy keeps a box of them on the counter and gives them away to paying customers or $0.99 each.

The lines lay nicely in place, because they are new, Honda hose. I also have an invisible tie holding the one from carbs #1 and #2 down against the carb plate so it can’t get near the choke mech.

Many thanks, good hints👍👍👍

[PeWe]

That dent removed the right way. Not sanded to metal, fill the dent with 2k bondo and paint....

Tank is as original as it can be!
The dent was not there when it left Japan

[BenelliSEI]

i wonder if the idiot in your shop know's the one in mine ,,,

We’re related for sure!

[BenelliSEI]

That dent removed the right way. Not sanded to metal, fill the dent with 2k bondo and paint....

Tank is as original as it can be!
The dent was not there when it left Japan

Per…… What dent?

[RAFster122s]

Congrats on getting it all sorted and back together...barring the couple items noted. Hope you have a good week and it is a pleasant ride

[BenelliSEI]

Congrats on getting it all sorted and back together...barring the couple items noted. Hope you have a good week and it is a pleasant ride

Thanks David!

[grcamna2]

That dent removed the right way. Not sanded to metal, fill the dent with 2k bondo and paint....

Tank is as original as it can be!
The dent was not there when it left Japan

Per…… What dent?

John,did the PDR guy remove all evidence of the dent/s ?

[BenelliSEI]

That dent removed the right way. Not sanded to metal, fill the dent with 2k bondo and paint....

Tank is as original as it can be!
The dent was not there when it left Japan

Per…… What dent?

John,did the PDR guy remove all evidence of the dent/s ?

Bill….I’d score him 99/100. Very nice job.

[BenelliSEI]

Off the table this morning and rode it a few miles. Clutch is lovely, sweet idle, and runs well. Rings will need to settle down in the fresh bores, but no smoke! All good and I’m DONE!

Cobble Beach Concours this weekend and the weather looks sunny and hot.

[BenelliSEI]

Another….

[newday777]

Excellent!! 

[BenelliSEI]

Excellent!! 

Thank you Stu. Appreciate your comments and advice along the way. J.

[bek1966]

Fantastic work Jon.  Thanks for sharing the journey with us.  Good luck at the Concours!

Brad

[BenelliSEI]

Fantastic work Jon.  Thanks for sharing the journey with us.  Good luck at the Concours!

Brad

Thank you Brad! Will report next week. Be interesting to see how it scores. Most of the cars and bikes there are hugely over restored.

[PeWe]

Finally!
Another reborn and saved historical bike!

Seal the rings?
A 100km ride with a 20 minutes warm up in legal speedd followed by 4000rpm bursts followed by throttle offs decelerating.
 Next 5000 and finally a few 6000.
Important to grind them while bores are still rough. I read somewhere that the window is narrow, before 200km.

[Magpie]

Nice work John! Obviously a labour of love. Cliff

[BenelliSEI]

Finally!
Another reborn and saved historical bike!

Seal the rings?
A 100km ride with a 20 minutes warm up in legal speedd followed by 4000rpm bursts followed by throttle offs decelerating.
 Next 5000 and finally a few 6000.
Important to grind them while bores are still rough. I read somewhere that the window is narrow, before 200km.

Per…. Will do as you suggest, after the show this weekend! Thanks!

[BenelliSEI]

Nice work John! Obviously a labour of love. Cliff

Thanks Cliff, you would know! Did you get my messages about the cap pin? J.

[denward17]

Looking great John, good luck at the show!

[BenelliSEI]

Looking great John, good luck at the show!

Thanks Den! Will report.

[grcamna2]

Finally!
Another reborn and saved historical bike!

Seal the rings?
A 100km ride with a 20 minutes warm up in legal speedd followed by 4000rpm bursts followed by throttle offs decelerating.
 Next 5000 and finally a few 6000.
Important to grind them while bores are still rough. I read somewhere that the window is narrow, before 200km.

Yeah !
A couple break-in rides will put a smile on that bike's hearty engine 

[Oly]

John .. .. You'll do well this weekend.  I really enjoy your builds!

[BenelliSEI]

John .. .. You'll do well this weekend.  I really enjoy your builds!

Thanks! I’m not a show goer, but this event is very cool. Really looking forward to it and it looks like the weather will be cooperating too. Last time I took one of my Hondas, I did well. The original finish on this one may not add any points, but I like it.