The fact is even if this bike has 79,000 miles, I'd still buy it.
Before going any further, please follow this link when I posted the story in 2008.
http://www.naktc.com/~naktc2/NAKTC_Projects/75_H2C_790m/75_H2C_790m.htmlI paid $800 for the bike but the seller's story is priceless.
Only recently I started to look into it and I didn't really know what to expect prior to open its guts.
There's some water in the engine since the carbs were missing in action,
I was real satisfied after inspecting everything.
I am not a detective but my checklist below indicates the seller was telling the truth.
1. The mangled tail piece with 1976 Illinois plate
2. Motor was not stuck but center cylinder seized (see pic below) so bike was not running.
The other pistons look very clean.
3. Original Dunlop tires still has a lot life
4. Gears and dogs wear marks are consistent with low mileage motor
5. All crank bearings are smooth with no play at all
6. Cylinder heads have very little carbon
7. Engine sprocket and rear sprocket have little wear
I am a little puzzled with the front wheel and I suspect that he may just replaced the front wheel but never got any further than that.
I will have to replace the rear rim since it is tweaked.
The front rim does have 1277 marking but can't confirm date on the disk. Engine is all buttoned up now and turns very smoothly.
Enjoy looking at many pictures below and I welcome comments.