New owner, new member.

[pdxjim]

Lookin good! The fact it is 100% complete and unmolested is a huge bonus.

I suggest a repop tank from Norbo, Yambits or Webike Japan. They are all the same and made in Taiwan. I got mine from Yambits as I was getting a bunch of other stuff too.

https://japan.webike.net/products/22895030.html

[JonW]

great project! Cant wait to see this one come back to life!

[OldTZracer]

Most of that should clean up okay - but I'd start looking for a tank now...

[Krusty350]

Great find, good to know there are still some deals out there even after 40 years.
The fact that it was parked in 86 means a full restoration but at least its all there and original.

[Gearhead86]

Its been a long time but I have addressed the major problems and some of the easy low hanging fruit. I put temporary plates on it and was able to ride it to work a couple of days this week. Hopefully I'll get it's safety inspection taken care of this week and get it registered.

It sure is lovely to ride. I tried to keep it below 6K rpms (fresh engine) but it is an eager little bike and snuck past a few times. This is the first 2Stroke twin I've owned and it sounds like music.

I have a fair bit of cosmetic work to complete; tank paint clear coat coat, Decals, clearcoat on the aluminum, paint engine side covers, exhaust, and engine stands, touch up a few spots on the frame, and replace a bunch of fasteners.

Here are a couple of pics on how it looks today:

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[LC Cnd]

Well done so far. I imagine in MB that your visor has to be scraped off to remove the mosquitos probably every ride lol. Appears that you purchased a new tank.

[Gearhead86]

Well done so far. I imagine in MB that your visor has to be scraped off to remove the mosquitos probably every ride lol. Appears that you purchased a new tank.

Mosquitos have been bearable this year. It's not usually the case. I actually patched the tank using a aircraft tank sealer, Chemseal CS3204. I also lined it with KBS "gold standard" tank sealer.,,,fingers crossed!

[kpke]

Tank Rust:

You were able to patch and line that fuel tank?

Good to hear you're able to get it out on the road and ride it.

[OldTZracer]

Coming along great! Good to see another one back on the road.