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Been riding a 250 Rebel for the past two years and finally convinced my bride that it was too cold without a windshield and fairing when the temp got below 45F.
Bought a well seasoned 82 from a fellow who I don't think believed in garaging vehicles. Paint was fully crapped out and the front shocks leaked like sieves. And when I checked the air in the rear tire, but valve stem fell off.
So, new tires, learned how to rebuild the front shocks, gonna have to tear the carbs apart to get a sticky float valve fixed, but while I had it down, I pulled all the painted surfaces off, sanded them and painted them a nice cream color with burgandy pin stripe. Got a nice look to it now.
Also got rid of the car stereo he crammed in the left side pocket and replaced with a mini MP3 player and some surface mount speakers.
Having some fun now!
Personal history: Retired fire chief who now teaches at high school and college level, takes care of two or our three grandkids each day and would rather be sailing!
Bought a well seasoned 82 from a fellow who I don't think believed in garaging vehicles. Paint was fully crapped out and the front shocks leaked like sieves. And when I checked the air in the rear tire, but valve stem fell off.
So, new tires, learned how to rebuild the front shocks, gonna have to tear the carbs apart to get a sticky float valve fixed, but while I had it down, I pulled all the painted surfaces off, sanded them and painted them a nice cream color with burgandy pin stripe. Got a nice look to it now.
Also got rid of the car stereo he crammed in the left side pocket and replaced with a mini MP3 player and some surface mount speakers.
Having some fun now!
Personal history: Retired fire chief who now teaches at high school and college level, takes care of two or our three grandkids each day and would rather be sailing!
Have fun on your new project
