Let's headmost finish the characteristic between restoring and customizing. To customize your motorcycle means that you are unpaid to interchange anything you please, such as parts and tint schemes. To restore a motorcycle means that you Testament be returning it to its commencing examine, including inventory stain and parts. Older motorcycles that compass been restored are awe-inspiring to own. The appointment of restoring them is a defiance, nevertheless in the limitation you Testament be rewarded with a enjoyable plenty of novel to appearance off!
Instructions
1. Disassemble the motorcycle down to the frame. Evaluation all of the parts as you takings them off and practise paper money on which parts need to be repaired or replaced. Too memo any absent parts. Achieve this in an sphere where the parts are protected from the weather and nihility Testament be disturbed, even-handed in plight it takes awhile to gem the replacement parts you longing.
2. Peep on ice any broken down photos or publications that you include that expo the motorcycle in its archetypal government. If you are the original owner, this part is easy. If you bought a used motorcycle, it can get a little harder to determine what it looked like originally. Be concise about parts--you want exactly what it originally came with, not something close.
3. Work on the frame first.4. Search for the parts you need to replace. There are many online sites and retail businesses that carry used motorcycle parts (see Resources below). Let any of your motorcycle friends know about your project and what parts you need.
If you can do the job, sandblast it and primer and paint it to its original color. if you aren't qualified, look for someone who is and send the frame to them. Do the same thing with the tank and fenders. If you are not qualified to do the work, it's less of a headache to let someone qualified do the work for you. Chances are that someone will know someone that can help you.
5. Rebuild the engine. Tear the engine totally down and inspect all of the parts carefully. If anything needs replaced, you may have to search your sources again for parts. Be patient, as sometimes it can take awhile to locate just what you need. Search for new tires, too. Make sure you know exactly what size the motorcycle originally used.
6. Put everything back together, working carefully so you don't scratch or damage anything. Photograph the stages as you go so you have a record of what has been done and what you still need to locate.
