Project bike finally running
 

Easy kick start



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AllbdVh7254

Cold start throttle squirts have the same bog, well for me anyway. So I wouldn't be concerned with it unless the bike was already at running temperature.

Seems eager to go...

Still ice cold

I have yet to run her for more than a minute as I really wanna change the oil before giving her the beans (has about a half bottle of Kroil washed down into the crankcase)

Today's goal was just checking the carb for leaks and to make sure the battery is getting charged while running (14.4v, so it's good).

Plan on ripping out all the old burnt wiring and tidying up a few things for a short road test if I have time tomorrow.

A little rattle can tan


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Fantastic!!

Get a chain on there man. That bike needs a test drive!

Wow! what a change. Nice job! :tup:

It was pretty rusty, but I soaked in vinegar, then boiled and re-boiled (don't tell the Mrs. I used her pot lol)


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Still need to do a bit of wiring

That electrical drum is tiny for this bundle of snakes :tdown:

Thinking about added a relay box to the front of the frame to make things a bit more tidy :hmm:

That paint was the EXACT right color choice! =) Looks incredible!

Thanks

I went with Black and Tan to match my Land Cruiser as I'll be hauling it out back

https://youtu.be/opYuJFyu7j0

Replacing the speedo with one that has a gear indicator

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxquV5BMzf0

Need to swap the 3rd and 5th wires and add a jumper to the Neutral light

I like that custom spoke lacing on the rear wheel. It looks like the rims are bespoke for that lacing pattern. It is another unique part of that piece of working art from Cleveland.

It could be kind of rare. I don't know how many they sold, but hand built customs like this are not made in high production numbers! ;)

AWESOME PROJECT! Great job!

Thanks

Looking for a little more symmetry, so I added a matching twist grip on the left side for the choke.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9emd3AuwSJE

Now on the hunt for a small headlight master switch that somewhat matches the kill switch

That's pretty slick. :tup: