Another unlikely project (TOG take note) - Page 4

 



I realise now we have it *so* much easier. About the only time the
inspectors get involved is when it's a bike that's been built from
scratch (home-made or aftermarket frame, for example) or after it's been
built from a bike that's been officially written off.

Otherwise, we're free to do pretty much what we want.

It's no coincidence that we have a thriving kit-car industry.

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There's a late-model scrapper about 15 miles from me.  The last time I was
there, he had some late model Triumphs in various stages of disassembly.  Give
me a list of models you'd consider and what parts you need.  I'll try to get
over there in the next couple of days and shoot some pictures.

They have a website but it's quite primitive.  They have a listing of the
rideable bikes they're trying to sell but not the breakers.  I've seen some
triples and IIRC at least one late model twin.

Any other makes possible?  There are a pile of engines over there.  Wing,
ST1100, VFR, CBR, BMW, many HD and clones, GSXR, R1, R6, you name it, there's
probably one or more there.  All in a climate controlled, concrete floor
warehouse.  They let me walk through and sniff bikes any time I want.

And if anybody needs 60s to 80s bike parts, there's a separate source for those
near here too.  Their stuff is mostly Japanese.  I've seen a few Zook rotaries,
automatic CB750s, unobtanium stuff like that, along with many more-common older
Jap bikes.  About half of their stuff is out in the weather but some of the
older stuff is quite dry in a shed.  Also some old Windjammers, stock fairings,
and many gas tanks and seats are stored on shelves indoors.  They don't have a
website but they ship UPS.  I've bought a lot of stuff from them.  Good people.

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Futility Man

 

Futility Man wrote:


Where would that be? I'd like to see it/them for myself if
I can make it. For instance Seattle is close enough for
a day's round trip, but I couldn't make it to Phoenix
until I go traveling (probably next fall). I'm not in a big
rush, I'm just going to sit on this project until the right
donor bike comes along.

Thanks for the help,
SQ

 



The late model guy is just south of Madisonville, TN on US411.  If you can't
make Phoenix, you'll never make Madisonville.  It's almost 2,700 miles from
Seattle.

www.autocyclers.com  Remember, only their rideable bikes are listed.  The
scrappers are not.  Give 'em a call, if they have what you need, maybe they'll
send you a picture.

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Futility Man

 



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Name? Url?

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OK, ta.


--
BMW K1100LT  Ducati 750SS  Honda CB400F  Triumph Street Triple
Suzuki TS250ER GN250  Damn, back to six bikes!
Try Googling before asking a damn silly question.
chateau dot murray at idnet dot com