Project One:
Restore a '72 SL125. I tore down its engine over the summer and have most everything I need to start the rebuild except a front rim (original one *might* be usable). It needs a bit of everything, especially time.
Project Two:
Build a '76 Yamaha RD400 total custom. It, too, is already down to the frame with engine removed. Its frame and the SL125's go out for powder coating soon; when it comes back, this one is mostly a bolt-on exercise. Engine teardown is one hold-up -- pistons are frozen in the jugs and I don't want to cut the rods. Once it's broken down, it goes out for porting. I have a set of 32 mm Mikunis with UFOs coming for it (stock is 28 mm), a pair of pristine Spec IIs and a front end from a Daytona all ready to bolt on. Haven't decided whether to add a fairing. It'll probably be a red frame with white bodywork.
Project Three:
'78 750K8. It's running now, and I hate to tear it down, but it's a ratty looking thing. So, I hope to do an 836 kit, some kind of different tank and seat, powder coat the frame, add Clubmans/resets and do new body work.
Project Four:
'76 CJ360T. Carbs are off but could be put back together and the bike run in a weekend. But some PO really fubar'd the paint and the whole thing looks pretty ratty -- I'm almost ashamed for it to see the light of day until it's completely torn down and redone. Have a spare parts engine en route, an NOS exhaust and other bits and pieces already.
Project Five:
'70 SL350K0. Have two of these: one gold, one red, plus a parts engine. Neither are even torn down, yet.
Project Six:
'82 Suzuki GS550L. Another cosmetic disaster. Needs pipes/paint/tires/TBD. Probably aim to have this one ready to go on the market by Easter.
I'm hanging on to the others, for now.
(No, I don't think I'll accomplish all of these projects by spring).
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