1962siia
Well-known member
Hey all:
Just picked up a new project. After completing the Moto Melee on the Aermacchi I was sure I needed a bigger bike for next year and found this crusty beast on CL and couldn't help myself. It hasn't been run in 40+ years so this will be a project I'm sure.
Will need to replace everything rubber but it seems to have compression, and it has spark. All the oil and fuel was drained a long time ago, and the tank looks good inside. I filled it with oil and it immediately started leaking from the primary side. I think its the seal behind the clutch (ugh!), and I put gas in it and it leaks from the pet cocks. I've got a catch pan under it and I'm going to hope that things swell up enough that the fuel stops leaking so badly, but I'm sure it wont be that easy. Its got 5571 miles on it, original tires, and the guy I bought it from had an epic collections of triumphs and bsa's. He bought it from his buddy who was the original owner, and it came with the original purchase receipt and owners manual. I'm pretty confident the mileage is real, but it clearly got ridden hard by a young man and then put away. Last sticker on the plate is 1974. The seller dealt with title and reg and put it on non op so DMV will be easy at least. Also came with factory replacement fenders and tank pads. Its missing some stuff like exhaust clamps, tank badges, and the headlight surround is damaged and will need to be replace. Fork seals are also leaking. Here we go!
Plan is to get it running and keep it looking slightly crusty and ride it. :ride
Just picked up a new project. After completing the Moto Melee on the Aermacchi I was sure I needed a bigger bike for next year and found this crusty beast on CL and couldn't help myself. It hasn't been run in 40+ years so this will be a project I'm sure.
Will need to replace everything rubber but it seems to have compression, and it has spark. All the oil and fuel was drained a long time ago, and the tank looks good inside. I filled it with oil and it immediately started leaking from the primary side. I think its the seal behind the clutch (ugh!), and I put gas in it and it leaks from the pet cocks. I've got a catch pan under it and I'm going to hope that things swell up enough that the fuel stops leaking so badly, but I'm sure it wont be that easy. Its got 5571 miles on it, original tires, and the guy I bought it from had an epic collections of triumphs and bsa's. He bought it from his buddy who was the original owner, and it came with the original purchase receipt and owners manual. I'm pretty confident the mileage is real, but it clearly got ridden hard by a young man and then put away. Last sticker on the plate is 1974. The seller dealt with title and reg and put it on non op so DMV will be easy at least. Also came with factory replacement fenders and tank pads. Its missing some stuff like exhaust clamps, tank badges, and the headlight surround is damaged and will need to be replace. Fork seals are also leaking. Here we go!
Plan is to get it running and keep it looking slightly crusty and ride it. :ride
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