Got a frame with papers for my 78 project

[sparrowhawkdesign]

Sometimes Craigslist can be ok. Saw a picture of a 78 GL for parts minus the carbs. Called him yesterday morning and set up a time to see today. Didn't know how I was going to deal with trying to get only the frame but went to see him anyway. Turns out he got his father and a friend to help him yesterday and they stripped the bike to the bare frame for me.
Due to the time they spent he apologized about wanting $75 for the frame. Gave him $100 and went away grinning. :smilie_happy:

 

[slabghost]

Congratulations! Sounds like a great deal.

 

[Omega Man]

Great deal! No rust like where the center stand attaches?

~O~

 

[sparrowhawkdesign]

Omega Man » Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:14 pm[/url]":24ud7dys]
Great deal! No rust like where the center stand attaches?

~O~

Nope. Ready to blast and powder coat. :clapping:

 

[Steve83]

Cool! Nice deal!

 

[sparrowhawkdesign]

This one just keeps getting better. Just found out the 78 motor a friend gave me has only 60,000 miles on it. He also just rebuilt the heads/valves and put new belts in it. Guess which motor I'm using in this project. :clapping: :yahoo:

 

[slabghost]

:headscratch: Okay I'll play. Uhh let's see.... :read: hmmm. Boy this is tough. The 78 motor? :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy:

 

[sparrowhawkdesign]

slabghost » Fri Jan 24, 2014 7:49 pm[/url]":3cg0y3xy]
:headscratch: Okay I'll play. Uhh let's see.... :read: hmmm. Boy this is tough. The 78 motor? :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy:

Shoot! I knew the question was too easy. :smilie_happy: Of course now that means I have to remove the 84 clutch from the original motor and put in this one. Wish I wasn't so picky. I might have a bike running sooner.

 

[Steve83]

Puttin' it together is the fun part!

 

[C5Performance]

Are you adding a sidecar, or is that a silly question? I'm going to be working on my mounting clamps this week so I get done with mine before you beat me to the finish line.

 

[sparrowhawkdesign]

No sidecar on this one for now. Have a silly idea I want to try later though. :roll: I think I'm going to use POR15 products for most of this starting with the frame. I'm also thinking about putting the Superwedge on this one instead of the 83. I have a Vulcan 1500 sidecar install to get out of my shop first so you are not in any danger of being beaten by me.