Yeah, not normal. That took a pretty good hit to cause that. Other side the same way? If it does track straight I guess it's ok but I would sure worry about it for awhile.
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My '81 Bagger/Rat Project
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Re: My '81 Bagger/Rat Project
1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
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1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: My '81 Bagger/Rat Project
Yeah... the deeper I dig the more I find. Seems now the front brakes are dragging. The guy I bought it from claims he cleaned them up and flushed them... Sigh...
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Re: My '81 Bagger/Rat Project
after rereading your original post and seeing the bent frame..it looks like the seller installed the fairing to hide the damage.
Do you have any recourse where you live in regards to getting your money back?
Do you have any recourse where you live in regards to getting your money back?
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: My '81 Bagger/Rat Project
I don't think the guy I bought it from even knew about the dented frame. He bought it last fall as a project bike, but decided he had too many (3 bikes in various stages of resto/mod right now), so he sold this one to me. I'm sure he'd give me my money back, but I got a pretty good deal, so I think I'll keep it. I'll check for straightness, may do a bit of welding to reinforce, or possibly find another frame. We'll see where this takes me over the weekend as I dig further. Belts are at the post office, so in we go!
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Re: My '81 Bagger/Rat Project
I'm out.on the road right now, will be home tomorrow for hands on. More to come!
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Re: My '81 Bagger/Rat Project
ah. I would do the same.BowWow wrote:I don't think the guy I bought it from even knew about the dented frame. He bought it last fall as a project bike, but decided he had too many (3 bikes in various stages of resto/mod right now), so he sold this one to me. I'm sure he'd give me my money back, but I got a pretty good deal, so I think I'll keep it. I'll check for straightness, may do a bit of welding to reinforce, or possibly find another frame. We'll see where this takes me over the weekend as I dig further. Belts are at the post office, so in we go!
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: My '81 Bagger/Rat Project
The stain on the pumpkin looks like just a shock seal leak to me. Once you get the pumpkin cleaned up, you'll know more, but they aren't prone to leaking.
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'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: My '81 Bagger/Rat Project
unless you own my 78. One of the previous owners some how managed to break the fill plug so being the hill billy he was (I knew him) he carved a plug out of pine and jammed it in the hole.Track T 2411 wrote:The stain on the pumpkin looks like just a shock seal leak to me. Once you get the pumpkin cleaned up, you'll know more, but they aren't prone to leaking.
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: My '81 Bagger/Rat Project
Parts are in! Belts, front caliper seal kits, mirrors, air and oil filters, all ready to go. Feont brake pads are in the mail, should be here by Friday. So Friday will be Front End Friday!
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