jonan Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 well since i was only able to put about 400mi on my 83 shadow 750 before it lost compression and am waiting to get it back from my buddy whos putting new rings in it for me i though id get started on my 85 shadow 700...every day i dont ride a little part of me dies any who i painted the frame over the summer some sort of dark grayish color, looks good just a lil dusty from being in the garage all summer.here is the bent frame donor, already had the rear wheel, fender and airbox offinstalled the steering stem on the frame yesterday, bearings went everywherepulled the engine yesterday its ready for a good cleaning and new stator!donor frame is now ready for scrapi need to replace the fork seals but want to remove some minor pitting on the tubes before i slide a new seal on. any suggestions?i recommend EvapoRust for your parts cleaning needs. the battery box looked like it was in salt water for a few years. after 24hrs cleaner than new!!hope i can fire it up before the snow flies, akron weather sucks, its always about 10degrees colder than cbus. will post more hopefully this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Nice project dude. Wish I had the know how and space to build something too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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