I completed a frame off restoration on this bike in 2009.  Since then it has run beautifully: starts with 1-2 kicks, idles smoothly, shifts easily, handles well and is fast for 45 years old.  Total mileage is unknown but I have ridden it less than 1000 miles per year since completing restoration.  Chrome pieces are original and show some patina.  The bike has always been stored inside.  Engine, frame, and gearbox numbers match.

Features of the bike/restoration include:

  •        Replaced piston rings (excellent compression)
  •        New intake and exhaust valves; valve seats re-lapped
  •        Rebuilt gearbox including lay shaft bearing replacement
  •        Frame, swingarm, gearbox cradle, center stand powder coated
  •        New paint and decals
  •     New exhaust headers and peashooters
  •        New single Mikuni carburetor
  •        New vernier isolastics
  •        Sparx 3 phase alternator and rotor
  •        Dynacoil ignition coil
  •       Pazon Sure Fire Electronic ignition system (new 2015)
  •        New Avon tires
  •        Caswell lined original fiberglass gas tank (I’ve only used oxygen free gas)
  •        Rebuilt front forks including progressive springs
  •        New rear shocks
  •        Front disc brake including RGM 13 mm resleeved master cylinder.   I still have original fork legs and wheel with TLS brakes
  •        Dave Taylor headsteady
  •        Oil pressure gauge
  •        Rear sets installed but I have original foot pegs and controls
  •        Corbin seat new 2014 (still have original seat)
  •        LED headlight (no more Lord of Darkness)
  •        New battery installed 2016

A complete shop manual and a collection of parts including handlebars, fenders, engine/gearbox components, and controls are also included in the sale.