Originally Posted by
johnnyace
There's no threaded hole for adjusters. The photos I see of other '81s seem to have them. Not sure what to make of that.
My 1982 1000 has the adjusters. Maybe it came after. But if this is indeed a 1000 or 6xx, then give it a nice paint job. If I had a frame like yours, I'd powdercoat it a nice Royal Blue or Sky Blue (personal preference). Do away with whatever you see fit.
Only downside to the 81 and 82 models were the lack of bottle(only one) and fork mounts. But what you could do now that you have a bare frame to work with, is to take it to a frame builder to add fork and extra mounts.
You don't have to worry about keeping it "original" anymore. You can truly customize it to your liking and have a kickass ride. This is a great opportunity for you. I wish I had one like it.