DanielC Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 That looks beautiful! 1 Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 lovely little bike! great job! 1 Quote Link to comment
petercscherer Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 FINISHED!!!! Final projects were carburetor-tuning and wiring, and neither took very long once I got focused on this project. It now runs and drives as good as ever, yet looks way more epic!! Just to recap, this was a good running 1972 Honda SL70 Mk2, and really just needed cosmetic restoration. I could've blown the budget and rebuilt the motor and upped the power, or I could've put on new front struts, but opted to simply polish and rebuild the old ones. So, the engine is a bit more grimey than I would like, but at least now it won't be a problem driving it and getting it a bit dirty. Next up is going to be a bit different motorcycle project, but I'll create a new thread for that one! ;) ~Peter 3 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Next up is going to be a bit different motorcycle project, but I'll create a new thread for that one! ;) Any hints? ^_^ 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Finished product looks awesome. Nicely done. 1 Quote Link to comment
petercscherer Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Any hints? ^_^ Bobber probably. 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I was hoping for a CB... ^_^ 1 Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 the bike and shop are SO clean .. :cool: .. nice work!! 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Great work! Love the bike. Can't wait for the next one. 1 Quote Link to comment
2wheel-lee Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Great work on this restoration! I love seeing these old Hondas brought back to life. I had a coworker who used to do these, and I just love seeing these bikes go from virtual junk to better than new condition. 1 Quote Link to comment
2wheel-lee Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 By the way, don't be too surprised what parts American Honda still has in stock. Yes, a lot of old stock was sold off in large quantities, but oddly, there's still a lot of old stuff available. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Honda continued making new parts for EVERY vehicle they ever made until the founder died in the mid 90s. When his son took over he stopped production on everything older than 10 years. That's why there is so much NOS Honda available. Quote Link to comment
2wheel-lee Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Honda continued making new parts for EVERY vehicle they ever made until the founder died in the mid 90s. When his son took over he stopped production on everything older than 10 years. That's why there is so much NOS Honda available. That's not true. Soichiro Honda retired as the president in the early 70s, though he stayed on as a director, but then later earned the title "Supreme Advisor" in the early 80s. His son was founder and CEO of Mugen Motorsports, an aftermarket Honda auto and motorcycle tuning company. Soichiro passed in 1991. I don't believe his son ever held any ranking position in Honda Motor after his father stepped down from president.. There wasn't a direct tie to managing parts inventory relating to his passing. Around that time is when most all companies became more critical of turning over parts on the shelves and realizing that warehouse space is extremely valuable. Honda wasn't the only company to reduce their old parts stock. Quote Link to comment
petercscherer Posted February 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 PHOTOS ALL FIXED! ENJOY!~Peter 1 Quote Link to comment
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