Ok, so next the motor, [case, cylinders and heads] were all sent out to RestoCycle [Nils] in AZ for vapor blasting. The Triple motors were naked from the factory, so no way did I even think about painting these parts.
There is, bar none, not a better finish out there for a motor, not exactly cheap but worth every penny.
Ready to assemble motor! Not so fast, after a careful inspection, the dogs on the transmission gears look to be worn. The last thing I want is shifting issues once this bike is back together.
Simple - just buy some new ones, right? Yeah, good luck with that. A "trans gears wanted" on the this forum netted no response. Emailed Danny, he didnt have extras for sale. Checked eBay - found 1 set but super expensive and seller said "should be no issue", not a real confidence builder there.
So while that stalled, onward to the frame. The frame came to me in a box and was already powder coated, looks great!
Got the front end together, polished lowers, new seals and oil.
Bought a nice front fender from Danny, it has a nice substantial brace as part of it. No wonder these bikes handle so well!
New bronze and stainless bushings for the swingarm....
Baby needs a new pair of shoes!
Cleaned up up and reused the stock rim, had Nils do his thing vapor blasting the rear hub and laced with new stainless spokes....
And WOO-HOO, I got a roller!!!!!!