Winter Project SS50; Complete
- Author: jonvan (---.neo.res.rr.com)
- Verified User: jonvan
- Date Posted: 03-29-08 22:10
I just finished my winter project, a 1973 Honda SS50 4 speed moped. (Before I get flamed, I have the pedals, they aren’t on in the pictures). I started out back in January 07, buying the bike from DonP. It was kinda grimy, but had a bit of potential. Here’s a before picture:
After a bit of steel wool, new tires, and a bit of elbow grease it looked pretty nice, but still wasn’t running. I kinda lost hope in it and the bike fell into other hands. This past January, I once again purchased the bike, in running condition. I got kinda bored just looking at it during the snow, and eventually just tore into it, labeling and bagging all the parts. I got the bike to a local powder coater, who did the tank (Mayan gold) and the frame, swing arm, kick stand and head light mounts in gloss black. After a bit more degreasing and steel wool/ TLC on various parts, I reassembled the bike. I’m pretty much done with reassembling it, but I have yet to find a head-light bucket. If you know where to get one, please let me know. Here’s a picture from this morning:
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