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[flashblanchette]

Hello All,

I'm new to the group but have been lurking for a while. Here is my project near completion. I wanted to complete it for our 50th birthday. The only issue I have at this time is the left header does not fit very well and will need some heat and a BFH.

Cheers,
Jim

[DanAtsma]

Welcome Jim!
Nice bike!

[Matteo]

I represent that age! 1966?

I make it a point to only own bikes older than me. I don't trust these new fangled bikes made in the 70s and after. Electric start? What if your battery is dead? A key? What if all you have is a twig?

[Slash2]

“what if all you have is a twig?"

Hahaha... Thanks for the chuckle.

[miller6997]

Don't break off a twig in the key slot!

[stagewex]

Looks very nice... and cold.
Congrats on a beautiful looking job.

[ScottA]

good job on the photo, nicely done.
that's a sweet-looking bike.
Those high-lip Weinmann wheels have quite a shine, superb.

[VintageSalesandRestorations]

Hi,

Nice looking machine - Regarding your exhaust, I would suggest getting the pipe attached to the head under no tension first. Once that connection is made and solid, you can manipulate the rear area as needed - forgive me if you already though of this.

Jeff

[flashblanchette]

Thank you but I did try that and it's a no go. This is my second left hand header the first was WAY off! I figure now if I screw up the finish with the heating I will ceramic coat them in high gloss silver.

I know it looks correct but I did up date the ignition to electronic 12V along with the charging system, the rims are Axcel's, the controls are from a /5 so I could add directionals and a front brake light switch. If you look close the pin stripes are silver metallic. Originally I wanted to paint it the same as my 07 GT, Crystal Grey, but all my friends vetoed that idea.

Jim