Thank Dave, that's what I think too
OK - next chapter:
Frame + parts are back from blasting and painting.
Of course all threads was masked before blasting, but I do refresh them anayway, as I have the tools and it takes me 5 minutes:
I also re-apply the
original ISO sticker which almost cost me my thumb
I apply a coat of clear on top of the sticker, to protect it.
The rear fender is mounted too, it just needed to be polished (stainless stuff, I think)
I deviate slightly from the "everything to-be 100% original" theme, as I use tapered roller bearings instead of the original:
Some words about my approach to this resto:
The bike had a lot of original parts which have been on this particular bike since new, and I intend to keep as many of these as possible. This includes repair, if possible.
If repair is not possible, I will try to source original parts. If not available, or ridiculously expensive - like >200USD for a an original flasher relay with the mount - I will use repro parts.
I'm aiming for a bike in nice, as-original-as-possible, condition, with all mechanical parts in top condition, as I intend to ride it, at least to some extend.
As I said, it's my first Kawa resto, and I'm not a proff. so guys
please:
If you see that I'm heading in the wrong direction, or I'm about to make a stupid move (this will happen for sure
) don't be polite, but chime in - I can take it!
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(Had a new one in '70, brings back memories.) In Australia you could by a points OR CDI version, there was something like $50 difference in price, at the time.
