As for the alloy wheels, he took out half of the spokes, and plugged the rest with JB Weld. The remaining spokes are practically rusted clear through... The rear rim is completely eaten through to the tire along the bead, but - get this - it holds air. The front one is still complete, and has a new Dunlop. Still has the mold wiskers on it.
He removed the fork springs and installed air adjustments.
Whoever did this really seemed to have some craft (like the ground down cylinder head.) But for me, I am restoring it for a street ride. Since I didn't know the bike, it's been like a puzzle, figuring out what's missing, and where pieces go.
Most of this restoration has been kinda costly. At this point, I got the bike for free, and I've put in about $800.00. I just need fork springs, and the tool kit cover for a complete bike. If someone has spares, I'd appreciate your making an offer.
I need a pole barn.
I own 6 bikes I've restored currently, and I've restored and sold about as many as I own. Right now, the stable has;
'78 Honda CB750
'74 Suzuki GT550 (needs engine restore. Was hot and perfect, until I blew the engine coming back from Deal's Gap last spring.)
'72 Honda CL450
'81 Kawasaki EN454
'78 Vespa Grande
I have a '68 Honda C100 Cub that is is progress.
I also have a Honda CB350, in rat shape, waiting for a restore. I think I'll sell this one when its done.
It's my hobby, and my wife looks the other way. I have been really lucky. As the word gets around that I take old bikes, people have called and asked me to take them away, or they drop them off. The only bike that I own that I bought was the Cub. Since it was the first model I ever owned, I spent the money when I found a good one.
Sorry to ramble. Thanks for the assist, everyone!
Len