Originally Posted by
Mark Beaver
I’d certainly suggest a respray or a beadblast and powdercoating - I think your GF would be happier on a bike that doesn’t look so rusty. (Adage “happy wife, happy life” comes to mind.). The 1000 was an excellent touring bike, worth the investment.
Yes, no reason at all to keep this one original in the paint department, it would be worse off for it.