Hey, everyone
I got this CB650 about a year ago. I did some horse-trading for it, so it cost me 0 out of pocket. When I got it, it was Burgundy with silver pinstripes, badly fading, with purple paint underneath where it was flaking... purple. And not some cool metallic purple.. it was like lilac purple.
Anyway, for the mechanical issues:
The bike would turn over, but not start. Battery was bone dry. Gas tank was badly rusted. The chain was rusted badly. The wiring was SHOT! No front brakes. Turn signals missing, did not flash. Brake light would not work, although the tail light did. Tires were dry-rotted and would not hold air. The fairings on the side were missing. Muffler was missing.
This is what she looks like now. My 9-year old son helped me paint. The Fleurs de Lis are courtesy of stencils bought from Wal-Mart. The paint is a rattle can job, obviously.
I have the wiring sorted out. The bike runs well, but still does not charge. New battery. I have bought LED lights that I am going to install for turn signals, but have not made the brackets yet. I have a new chain, but have to get it cut down. Gas tank has been cleaned of all rust
. Re-wired the gauges, including the brake light and turn signal issues. Still need tires, fairings, and a muffler. The mirrors I bought are too small, and I will get them replaced this coming weekend.
I am on an EXTREMELY tight budget, and this is my very fist bike... I've always wanted one, but my family has always come first, and myself last. This one cost me basically nothing. I have about $100 in it so far.
