The frame is in good shape. It only needs a few things.
So far it's looking pretty good. No special skills, just rattle can and bench vise technology. In other words, I am winging it trying to do as much my self as I can. Everything in the to do list above has now been done.
Removing the swingarm pivot bolt was a real chore but a hammer and WD-40 comes through once again. I used an appropriate sized socket and extension to drive out the brass bushings. To install the new bushings, I used a good size bench vise to press them in. I used aluminum angle iron over the vise jaws to protect the bushings and swingarm from being marred by the jaws.
I installed tapered steering head bearings puchased from Heritage MX Supply. They even supplied the appropriate tubes for pressing the bearings and races in.
I polished a few things like the triple clamps. I almost wish I had just bead blasted everything for that clean one-off look. All the pretty CZ's have polished everything. Looks good but maybe a little flashy.
I did take the paint off the coil mounts on both the frame and the clamps where they contact each other.
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I am open to suggestions.
Craig Walker
cwalker1@cox.net