Not sure if I should call myself a newbie since I first found sohc.net way back in 2000. I might as well because I haven't been here in years.
My granddad was the second owner until '86 when he died. It was given to me in 2000 after 14 years in a garage. So far it's had new tires, chain, pipes, jet kit, etc. It had about 6500 miles on it when I got it, now it has well over 20,000. I ride as much as I can, espicially now that gas costs so much.
I keep thinking about frame mods, like a chopper or bobber, but that look isn't quite right and I hate the peanut tanks. I think a new seat and fender in the back, and drag style handlebars up front will be the way I go with this.