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I have been waiting for parts for Leroy's bikes forever so I decided to build a bike for me. I just tore this one apart 4 weeks ago and started putting it together last Sunday. Everything went smooth for a change and everything lined up just right. I had the chrome back in 10 days and the paint was back in 2 weeks. I had the chrome flash chromed like it was originally instead of triple chromed like usual, it turned out great. I still have to find the other cable guide for the tachometer mount and I am waiting for the carb caps to show up too. I am going to start it tomorrow or the next day. All of the wiring, the main harness, the battery harness, the taillight harness, and the distributor/spark plug harness are all nos. The insulator, gaskets, rotor and cap and spark plug caps are also nos. The only thing I can think of that is incorrect is the kick-pedal boss. I checked my other 69 and it also has the square boss so I can't steal it from there. It will have to work for now. This is the first bike I have got to build for myself in 4 years and it feels good.
















I took the cylinder apart and dumped the fish oil.

I replace it with fork oil.








The carbs were nasty.


They cleaned up fine.




I re-plated and chromated the coil and clamp and the carb clamps.













The oil pump was locked up.











Even nos felt rings.

















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I should have the oil tank sticker Monday and it will be finished. If the weather ever clears for a bit I will fire it up and go for a ride.

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1969 H1, 1971 G3SSA, 1974 G5, 1973 H2A, 1975 S3A, 1975 H1F, 1973 Z1, 1988 HD FLTC, Captain America chopper, 2000 Excelsior Henderson, 1965 Bridgestone BS90

Really nice work, sir. Job well done.

Dang Jeff! That machine is incredible! You do such great work it is about time you did one for yourself. Can't wait to hear you report back after your test and tune. Simply outstanding!

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Dang is right.....nice job !!! Great post.

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Busy doing more riding than wrenching.......

Beautiful!!

Stunning! I love it!

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1972 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV (Candytone Blue), 1976 Suzuki GT750 (Maui Blue)
1984 Yamaha RZ350 (KRR- Yellow/Black).

“Jeff and Chris are THE MEN!”
RIP John E. Evans

Fabulous job!!!! Love it all!

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This is true. Where I grew up the hills were so steep and long, when your ball rolled down the hill you just said "screw it"...

Wow, speechless... looking at the pics.......

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1974 Kawasaki H2B 750, 1981 Yamaha XV750 Cafe, 1986 Kawasaki KDX200, 2003 Honda XR100, 2004 SDG140. 2006 Ninja 500R Turbo intercooled fuel injected.

She is pretty! Very nice work......

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Twist the throttle, tilt the horizon, and have a great time. What triples are all about...........

Thanks guys, I appreciate the compliments. This is the 18th restoration I've done since I joined the forum 5 years ago. I feel very lucky to be able to so this for a living, the fun is still there. I have had the honor of restoring some of the greatest bikes ever built. It just seems weird to look at this one and realize it's not Leroy's, it's mine.

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1969 H1, 1971 G3SSA, 1974 G5, 1973 H2A, 1975 S3A, 1975 H1F, 1973 Z1, 1988 HD FLTC, Captain America chopper, 2000 Excelsior Henderson, 1965 Bridgestone BS90