Before:
And finally, AFTER:
In the year I've had it, this is what I've done.
Removed:
Vetter fairing
Vettersound radio
CB
Bates hard luggage
Bates trunk
Tail light-mounted turn signals (presumably from a '80)
Rear fender
Front end
Exhaust
Seat (presumably from a '80)
Engine guards
Rear wheel
I have stock valve and timing belt covers that will replace the aftermarket chrome ones. Another "when I get around to it".
Driving lights
Aftermarket horns
Replaced:
Forks
Headlight (for some saga background, read here)
Fork ears
Front Wheel
Front fender
Front calipers
Front turn signals
Radiator plates
Passenger footpegs
Rear wheel
Rear fender
Grab rail
Rear turn signals
Horn
Radiator grille
Master cylinder
Mirrors
Shelter pins
Shelter cables
Shelter frame
Carburetors
Timing Belts
Exhaust
Muffler gaskets
Header gaskets
Gauges
Grips
Seat
Left side cover
Front brake lines
Differential cap
Brake levers
Rebuilt:
Front Master Cylinder
Front brake lever
All calipers will most likely be next
So, to answer the question of "wouldn't you rather be riding this bike than working on it all the time", my answer is that this bike is thirty years old. A lot of the work I did was cosmetic, but a lot of it was also performed due to paranoia. Items like brakes and timing belts you simply do not play games with (read: tempt fate) and I did them as a matter of course and largely for peace of mind.
In other news, I turn thirty-five on Sunday. Eh.
