I see another one hiding too
Yep that one is another '72 I bought a while back makes a clicking noise on the top end generally means a loose header pipe and/or missing or worn header pipe-to-exhaust port copper gasket. That one is on hold for a while. My other 72 is getting full focus for now then my '71 here.
So my plans are
- back to stock for everything
Pretty much it. The PO never rode it much, it was a toy not a commuter and at some point in his wild past he started down 'low rider' path, if you notice the shocks at the bottom mount are well rear of the stock mount point -- he put a rearward shock extender on there and the front end has a noticeable more rake so the entire bike is lower to the ground. Even though he put a shorter kickstand on it it's still too low.
I bought it because it's a '71 and I'd love to own and drive a stock '71 and this one is a good start. The paint job was quality done back in the day but peeling bad. He neglected it for years. In this case he does not live close to the ocean here so the motor never froze up. But years of the elements took its toll, its a big job here.