New old guy

[bobadame]

Howdy, This is my first post here.
About a month ago a couple of my old bikes were stolen. they had been stashed in a shed since 1994 and I had pretty much forgotten about them. Anyway I discovered they were gone so I reported them stolen. Long story short, I got them back from the sheriffs dept. and I've been sitting and staring at this old 650 a lot lately. I think I'll do something with it this winter.

 

[cros36]

nothing like losing something to make you realize what you got.

glad to hear you regained interest in your lonely 650.

 

[pregrid]

Do it, it's great therapy!

 

[bobadame]

The dog in your avatar looks a bit like one of my grandsons. He's a good kid, just thinks he's a badass.

 

[pregrid]

The dog in your avatar looks a bit like one of my grandsons. He's a good kid, just thinks he's a badass.

Ha! That IS one of my grandsons!

 

[hooktool]

Welcome. Are you bobadame from MM and AMS boards?

John (Jordan)

 

[bobadame]

Yes, that's me.

 

[gggGary]

Always nice to see a 79 special II come back to life. Sure looks like you have the shop facilities, what are you thinking?

 

[bobadame]

I'm thinking about using an 18" rear wheel to get away from the wannabe chopper look. Maybe remake the back part of the frame to clean up the lines a bit. Then a solo seat. A new tank possibly with chrome or polished stainless panels. Replace the front brake with a big double leading drum. Remove the center stand, the rear foot peg mounts and all the rest of the unused brackets. I'll grind and re-tig weld all of the welds. Make new fenders, the rear one bobbed with a reverse curve at the end. Desert sled type high pipes. I want this thing to look as simple as an old Mustang scooter but with tall skinny tires. I do like cafe bikes and bobbers and some choppers but not this one. When I ride this one it will be simply for the fun of riding it.

 

[pawthrick]

I'm thinking about using an 18" rear wheel to get away from the wannabe chopper look. Maybe remake the back part of the frame to clean up the lines a bit. Then a solo seat. A new tank possibly with chrome or polished stainless panels. Replace the front brake with a big double leading drum. Remove the center stand, the rear foot peg mounts and all the rest of the unused brackets. I'll grind and re-tig weld all of the welds. Make new fenders, the rear one bobbed with a reverse curve at the end. Desert sled type high pipes. I want this thing to look as simple as an old Mustang scooter but with tall skinny tires. I do like cafe bikes and bobbers and some choppers but not this one. When I ride this one it will be simply for the fun of riding it.

Sweet music to my ears bob.
Welcome to the forum.
My next build will be somewhat like what you are describing. Think 60's motocross bike.

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