1968 R 60US in its original factory color Granada Red. The before photos show what I started with, no matching serial # engine. Thanks to a some connections the original but bare engine block was located and the project began in earnest. Yes that is an early non choke air filter housing, it is what I had for the project, the correct non choke one is on another bike on display and they will be switched soon. I had to make a number of corrections on the frame during the rescue / restoration due to a previous owner making a mess.
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The 505 is alive Before and after
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mikegalbicka
Back in the saddle again
Well done. That is a good looking ride.
Nice work! Not sure what the "505" is related to... Anyway, here's more of the back story:
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Time to revive the 505
Not being a person to avoid minor projects, I acquired this from a friend of mine several years ago. The picture with the frame in it is just what I got, no motor, no transmission, no final drive and a few other items missing and somebody got carried away with a hack saw and cut part off of the...
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