Special thanks to Bevel Heaven, among others, who helped get this non US 1977 model back on the road in 2005, after eight plus years of neglect in a collector's mothball fleet. It is a thrill to ride.
1977 900 SS - Another SS back on the Road
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- Cucciolo - the Lil Pup
- Posts: 5
- Joined: Mon Oct 31, 2005 1:04 pm
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
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Thank you Geoff.
Takes one to know one! My experience may not have been quite as challenging as yours. The bike was a runner with nice electrics but missing a regulator unit. My efforts included issues with almost all rubber items, forks, decals, seat, brakes, tank, windshield, missing bits here and there. I did manage to inherit a good motor and exhaust plus most of the paint was quite nice. Next up are the carbs (rebuild or replace, still debating) and a set of the MBP collets. At some point I may have to deal with the usual SS rock hard buckboard suspension too. I enjoyed your photos too.
What do you mean I am out of money, I still have checks? ;-)
Dan Bockmier
Takes one to know one! My experience may not have been quite as challenging as yours. The bike was a runner with nice electrics but missing a regulator unit. My efforts included issues with almost all rubber items, forks, decals, seat, brakes, tank, windshield, missing bits here and there. I did manage to inherit a good motor and exhaust plus most of the paint was quite nice. Next up are the carbs (rebuild or replace, still debating) and a set of the MBP collets. At some point I may have to deal with the usual SS rock hard buckboard suspension too. I enjoyed your photos too.
What do you mean I am out of money, I still have checks? ;-)
Dan Bockmier
- Craig in France
- Paso 906
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- Joined: Tue Mar 23, 2004 3:58 pm
- Location: Montpellier, France
SS back on the road
Well done, Dan. Always good to hear of (and see!) another bike rescued from a collector's tomb ...
'Ride 'em, don't store 'em'
Ciao
Craig in UK
'Ride 'em, don't store 'em'
Ciao
Craig in UK