I finally got motivated and after a year of living in my house me and a friend spent the entire weekend clearing out my garage so that I can get this project rolling. I've had this bike for 3 years now, rode it for a season and now it has been parked for nearly 2 years. I originally bought it with great things in mind, and after 3 years I think it's time. I have plans for some sorta bobber style chop.
Here's what I got to work with... not too bad overall, but I'm not patient enough or have the eye for detail needed for a full restoration.
Now the overtly obvious issues:
It appears that she's been dropped on the left side... probably more than once.
I've already acquired a stator cover and front sprocket cover.
This one is my favorite:
The PO mentioned that the battery used to run dead when the bike was off, but he had "fixed it". It's ok, I'm gonna strip the electrical anyhow.
And here's the weld on hardtail from CycleOne that I'll be installing.
It was running and sounded ok before I parked it, I still plan on a full tear-down of the engine just to check everything thoroughly. Hoping everything in the cases is a-ok.
I plan on beginning the tear-down tonight. More to come soon, hopefully!