Topic: New Guy In Illinois

[Thunderbear]

Hi there from west of Chicago....picked up a '78 750K last summer, my first bike despite having my license for a few years during college.  Been thinking about fixing it up a little, so also picked up a '77 750K parts bike last fall...complete, but with a crack in the trans, messed-up throttle linkage, and Winnie-the-Pooh sidecover decals.   

Nice to meet you all.

[HavocTurbo]

I'm in Rockford. Welcome to the club!

You need anything let me know. I bet my sister can get Pooh stickers for a song if you want a restored look!!

Again... welcome!!!

[Thunderbear]

Ha, thanks...but I don't think I'm going to be that...um...correct with the restoration.   

The guy painted it for his wife, and then it sat in a barn for a few years after the chain broke and jammed in front of the drive sprocket.  And not only did it have the decals, but it's two-tone bluish green and purple.  Ugh.

Likewise, if you need anything, let me know.  I've got the '77, and a box of spares that came with the '78, if you need parts.

[HavocTurbo]

heh Mines still in a box.

Well boxes. Had her for 7 years. Still haven't finished the frame.

[Thunderbear]

haha, nice.  I'd like to tear mine down, but I'll be using it as a daily driver now that spring's coming on.  I should just get another engine/trans for the '77 and try fixing that one up.

[GammaFlat]

I'm in NW Indiana - not too far away.  If the bike is pretty complete sans engine... it may be worth recovering.  Do you have a title?  I'd like to know how a 630 chain gave up?!  I have a K7 and K8. 

[HavocTurbo]

I'm in NW Indiana - not too far away.  If the bike is pretty complete sans engine... it may be worth recovering.  Do you have a title?  I'd like to know how a 630 chain gave up?!  I have a K7 and K8. 

Happens more often than you think!!! I had to buy new cases for mine. Found a giant hole jbwelded over.

[mystic_1]

Welcome, from not-as-far-west-of-the-city-as-you-are. 

mystic_1