Well, I've been lurking for a while and thought I'd better join, just to be polite. And seeing as how there are some seriously talented and energetic bike engineers here, I figured another member of the ductape and gumout squad might balance things out a bit. I've got a 75 400four that I bought new, did some minor mods on, and rode for 4-5 years. Then kids and such took over for a while, and I couldn't even ride enough to keep the carbs un-gummed and the front brake un-frozen, so into the barn it went. I came to my senses a few years ago and dragged it out again, rebuilt what I had to, and can't believe that I ever stopped riding.
It's mostly stock, with clubman bars and a bigger headlight, smaller turn signals and tail light, painted-over rust here and there, and color-coordinated duct tape where appropriate. A bit ratty looking, which fits my style. But I do find myself eyeing these incredible bikes you guys put together...
