Well I was able to scoop up a free '78 yesterday! A MASSIVE thanks to ronbayless for the hookup and figur8 for the help. Glad we could both help each other out. The bike is mostly complete, but I think my parts stash might be able to complete most of the rest of the needs with only minimal cash needed.
My plan is to simply get it running first, then fix the reliability and handling. Better shocks, spruce up front forks, new wheel/swingarm/neck bearings, more comfy seat, EX carbs, better brakes (brembo up front, maybe in back too), yada yada. First up though, is to get the title fixed and in my name! I'll have to do a bonded title, but my other XS is one of those too, so it shouldn't be too big of a deal.
Anywho, let me know your thoughts and ideas if you have any!!!
My plan is to simply get it running first, then fix the reliability and handling. Better shocks, spruce up front forks, new wheel/swingarm/neck bearings, more comfy seat, EX carbs, better brakes (brembo up front, maybe in back too), yada yada. First up though, is to get the title fixed and in my name! I'll have to do a bonded title, but my other XS is one of those too, so it shouldn't be too big of a deal.
Anywho, let me know your thoughts and ideas if you have any!!!