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1969 R69S Advice to a new comer
Re: 1969 R69S Advice to a new comer
Fiberglass work, not sure how desirable that is. The front fender has some welding on it that’s hidden by the forks, possible repair but the rest of the fend looks like original paint.
You all have been helpful with your input, included a few more pics I got today if anyone notices anything else about the bike. This is all a learning experience me so anything is appreciated.
Re: 1969 R69S Advice to a new comer
Clean the oil pan.
Your should be able to tell if it has compression, but a test would be good.
Then
Start it up and ride a few miles.
All on the road, going no where in particular in the Finger Lakes of New York
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I agree that, if you do a full restoration, you will have to put in more than it is worth right now. But, over time, these tend to catch up to and surpass the price of the restoration now. Depending on how much is needed to complete the mechanical restoration, you can decide how much to spend on the bike's looks.
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Re: 1969 R69S Advice to a new comer
- The guys telling you that you can flip the bike easily are correct
- The guys telling you that you can get it running are correct. these things are incredibly durable.
- The guys telling you that you can and should work on it yourself are correct.
reasons i tell you this:
- i had no mechanical experience.
- use the barrington manual, all the tools from cycleworks.net, videos on youtube.
- i am going slow but i have been able to take everything apart and have parts out at body shop and blaster shop right now.
- These people on this forum have been so helpful and gracious with their knowledge and will help you.
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