erburtt
Junior Member
Ive always disliked one thing about my fz6, and that would be that I dont have enough to fiddle with on it, it always starts, runs perfect, does exactly what it should. The previous owner took care of all the beginner mods, and I installed hyperlights, made my own fender eliminator, stainless brake lines, and reflective rim tape. Things beyond that start getting expensive. So I decided to pick up a bike for the winter I could customize and build from the bottom up, keep my busy.
Behold: 1979 Honda cm185T, $300 delivered and came with an ownership
This was day 1 just after the previous owner dropped it off for me, it doesn't run, PO says no spark.
Damage control:
No spark
Very rusty tank
Shot tires, original to the bike
Torn up seat
Absolutely awful chain
No mufflers, who needs em anyways, its only a 180cc
Rear sprocket worn down sharp enough to saw wood
Lots of dirt and grease, did I say lots?
Good things:
PO did the clutch plates and oil/filter change
Brakes seem to be in good condition
Clean carb, seems to be in good condition
New air filter
only 14,000 km (hopefully, the tack turns over at 99,999)
Day 3:
SHE RUNS!
I adjusted the points and ignition timing, got it to spark, sprayed some gas in the cylinder and she fired up on the second kick. This might be a bad thing since now I know it runs I feel comfortable ordering parts for it
This is sort of my inspiration for how I want it to look when Im all finished
Exact same bike, just lots of powdercoat and fabrication, I have a little bit of welding experience so hopefully that helps.
I would say my biggest hurdle so far has been dealing with an ignition system im unfamiliar with and the unreasonable amount of sticky old wax and grease covering everything, it seems the original owner went the no clean and just add more lube route on the chain.
At this rate Im going to be done before winter even starts!
Behold: 1979 Honda cm185T, $300 delivered and came with an ownership
This was day 1 just after the previous owner dropped it off for me, it doesn't run, PO says no spark.
Damage control:
No spark
Very rusty tank
Shot tires, original to the bike
Torn up seat
Absolutely awful chain
No mufflers, who needs em anyways, its only a 180cc
Rear sprocket worn down sharp enough to saw wood
Lots of dirt and grease, did I say lots?
Good things:
PO did the clutch plates and oil/filter change
Brakes seem to be in good condition
Clean carb, seems to be in good condition
New air filter
only 14,000 km (hopefully, the tack turns over at 99,999)
Day 3:
SHE RUNS!
I adjusted the points and ignition timing, got it to spark, sprayed some gas in the cylinder and she fired up on the second kick. This might be a bad thing since now I know it runs I feel comfortable ordering parts for it
This is sort of my inspiration for how I want it to look when Im all finished
Exact same bike, just lots of powdercoat and fabrication, I have a little bit of welding experience so hopefully that helps.
I would say my biggest hurdle so far has been dealing with an ignition system im unfamiliar with and the unreasonable amount of sticky old wax and grease covering everything, it seems the original owner went the no clean and just add more lube route on the chain.
At this rate Im going to be done before winter even starts!