77 SD900 Darmah
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 12:45 pm
Hi All,
I may take a colleague up on a complete, original, 22,000km 1977 SD900 Darmah that he purchased new in Belgium and brought over to Canada when he emigrated here in the '80s. It has been in a garage for the past 6 years since it was ridden and other than needing new paint and decals looks to be in very good condition - even the chrome fenders look new but patina'd.
How are these bikes in terms of hidden and expensive issues? I have refurbished and wrenched on snowmobiles, dirt bikes, and a couple street bikes but this is the oldest and most "exotic" toy by far.
The mechanic in me would strip it clean to the frame, inspect and replace as necessary all seals and bearings (hopefully only needing to open up the clutch and side covers), and something tells me a new wiring harness could stave off a roadside fire in a 40 year old bike.
I am going through the forums but thought I would say hi and see if anyone had a good bit of advice.
Cheers.
I may take a colleague up on a complete, original, 22,000km 1977 SD900 Darmah that he purchased new in Belgium and brought over to Canada when he emigrated here in the '80s. It has been in a garage for the past 6 years since it was ridden and other than needing new paint and decals looks to be in very good condition - even the chrome fenders look new but patina'd.
How are these bikes in terms of hidden and expensive issues? I have refurbished and wrenched on snowmobiles, dirt bikes, and a couple street bikes but this is the oldest and most "exotic" toy by far.
The mechanic in me would strip it clean to the frame, inspect and replace as necessary all seals and bearings (hopefully only needing to open up the clutch and side covers), and something tells me a new wiring harness could stave off a roadside fire in a 40 year old bike.
I am going through the forums but thought I would say hi and see if anyone had a good bit of advice.
Cheers.