I just read this thread front to back, and at first, I have to admit, I was disappointed to hear it was going to be a static display, especially to the lengths you are going with it. To not get it so it runs seems wrong. But as I read on, I understand what you're doing, and why. Actually, it's a pretty creative artistic expression. Enough so that it got me thinking..how would I do the same bike?..hmm. I see it with the CB200 tank also. Great shape. Dump the vinyl strip in the middle and paint a red stripe in it's place the same as the frame color. It's such a beautiful extension of the frame itself, one nice curve. Paint the tail section and tank the same silver you're going to powder coat the rims, and return the black panels on the tank sides. 1/8" red pinstripe between the silver and black panel. Polish the hubs, the fork legs, and the engine covers for a little bling, but leave the cylinders, head and block in a raw media blasted state. No black engines in this era.. Black pipes like the ones on the bike in the beginning of the thread would look great, though, and velocity stacks on the carbs are a given.
What started out as me being bummed, now has me looking forward to seeing your "Apartment Bike" done and on display. I'd still keep an eye out for a wiring harness, though..you never know..
