Originally Posted by
Vonruden
Found this one destined for the scrap heap.
Changed the shoes, oiled the chain and dusted off some rust. Ready to leave unattended when I hit the local watering hole.
The rust on the brake levers should clean right off with a bit of ultra-fine steel wool and a bit of car polish after.
That rake on the front fork should give the bike a very comfortable ride and soak up a lot of road shock as you ride over bumps and/or expansion cracks/gaps.
It's great that such a fantastic bike destined for the ignominy of the scrap heap was rescued. Well done. I hope you enjoy the ride.
Cheers