PappaJim
Active member
Hello to all, I received a gentle reminder from Admin that as a member, maybe I should post something. I have preferred to conceal my ignorance, at least until I had turned a wrench or three, but since I've been invited.....
I'm the very proud owner of a '79 showing 51,000. I rode the bike home from P/O, but soon realized it is about as battle scarred and worn as it's new owner. I was dismayed to learn the engine had to come out to replace the stator.
Repair estimates from mechanics who obviously preferred not to become involved in my personal problems, drove me to dig into the manuals and tech tips. A friend and I decided to take it on as our Winter project. I have greatly enjoyed the destruction phase. Other than very tight spaces that are tough for the bi-focals to foculate on, I've pleasantly discovered very few multi-part spring loaded things that unexpectedly go bang.
My plan is to do the obvious, stator, timing belts, water pump, fuel pump, carb rebuild by Pistol Pete's, clutch, gaskets, seals, anything that I can pour my quickly diminishing life savings into. Then I'm going to put it all back together, put the rest of my savings in the tank, and ride till it's gone.
My goal is to ride it to WingDing 2012 in Ft. Wayne. I've discovered a very friendly online family of Wing Heads and look forward to meeting y'all in person. My ride is a real eye catcher, the previous owner spent more for chrome and add-ons than the total price of the naked bike. It's one of those "good grief, who put all that stuff on there and does any of it really work" look, or as I lovingly refer to it, Chromoniously Glorious
I hope to post some photos in the contest once I have it completed. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all, ride safely,
I'm the very proud owner of a '79 showing 51,000. I rode the bike home from P/O, but soon realized it is about as battle scarred and worn as it's new owner. I was dismayed to learn the engine had to come out to replace the stator.
Repair estimates from mechanics who obviously preferred not to become involved in my personal problems, drove me to dig into the manuals and tech tips. A friend and I decided to take it on as our Winter project. I have greatly enjoyed the destruction phase. Other than very tight spaces that are tough for the bi-focals to foculate on, I've pleasantly discovered very few multi-part spring loaded things that unexpectedly go bang.
My plan is to do the obvious, stator, timing belts, water pump, fuel pump, carb rebuild by Pistol Pete's, clutch, gaskets, seals, anything that I can pour my quickly diminishing life savings into. Then I'm going to put it all back together, put the rest of my savings in the tank, and ride till it's gone.
My goal is to ride it to WingDing 2012 in Ft. Wayne. I've discovered a very friendly online family of Wing Heads and look forward to meeting y'all in person. My ride is a real eye catcher, the previous owner spent more for chrome and add-ons than the total price of the naked bike. It's one of those "good grief, who put all that stuff on there and does any of it really work" look, or as I lovingly refer to it, Chromoniously Glorious
I hope to post some photos in the contest once I have it completed. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all, ride safely,
