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Sgt.SID

Sgt.SID

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So I have a 1977 Honda express. Rebuilt the cab due to a no start and still nothing. So started ohming out the electrical system and it turns out the stator is bad. I can't find a new one anywhere only used ones that look like crap. I really don't want to junk it. There has to be something out there that people are doing to save these things. I find it hard to believe that they no longer make replacement parts for it.
 
Don't be surprised if you cant find new parts for a 40 years old scooter :D
Honda manufactures parts for end of line models only for 10 years further.
I have a 30 years old JAWA 350 turned into a Bobber. For uncommon parts, i had to get a manufacturer, who does reverse engineering on old parts for special order, and make a new one based on the original. Keeping up vintage bikes an expensive hobby.
 
Yeah that's what I'm finding out. I thought my 78 XS750S was bad. When I couldn't find a new second gear for it and some other parts.
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But this little fucker is killing me. They want 150 bucks to rebuild it or 100 bucks off ebay for a used one. I can't win here.
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Yeah that's what I'm finding out. I thought my 78 SX750S was bad. When I couldn't find a new second gear for it and some other parts.
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But this little fucker is killing me. They want 150 bucks to rebuild it or 100 bucks off ebay for a used one. I can't win here.
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Nice Yamaha, have not seen an embarrassingly stock looking one, like yours a long time :D Totally perfect modding material, turn it into a cafe racer, and rule them all :D
Btw, nice garage, i can see your kids love bikes too.
 
Well done man ! If you need dollars some day, make another kid bike like this, and PM me. Will pay for it, no hassle.
Also, dat Red Devils XD Ingenious !!!! Love it.
 
This one I'm have a hard time coming to terms. With cutting it up.
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That jawa bike is nice. post a pic. They didn't sell that one in the USA.
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This 2 photos has been taken about 6 weeks ago. This is the state of the bike after full restoration.
The conversion into bobber just started about 3 weeks ago, won't post new images until its done.
Hope you like it.
 

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Wow was a nice bike. good luck on improving on the original design.
 
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I really don't have shit. You see what the other guys have in the group ......
 
You can't get half of the ignition coils for a 1985 Honda Shadow and somehow you find it hard to believe a 77 scooter isn't easier to get parts for? Weird expectations lol.
 
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