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I haven't restored mine yet, but we can trade stories, parts, etc! Yours is the first I've seen with the square signals! I have the parts manual, shop manual, etc. Great bike! Paul

Here's a photo of one of the gaskets I made. I think I got this right the third time. Also, you'll notice the filler piece I had made where the clutch adjuster goes (see the ring).. I had to do this because the seal was unobtainable. 35mm on the outside, 8mm on the inside! Kinda reminded me of that ...

Yes I am missing parts. I never found the headpipe heatshield, the rear footpegs, tail light lens gasket, and the stainless braided fule line. I'm sure there are a few other little bits I'd love to find. I'm on the home stretch now, will post a few photos. I am so tired of cutting down bolts and mak...

This is only the second time I've heard reference to the violin case seat. I bought an NOS blue seat for my 64 cb72 and when I got it, there it was in the wrapping, with the 670 part code, wide and longer than a regular seat. When I got it I believe it was Bill Silver that said it was the "violin ca...

Actually, I would say it's pre-63 because of the panels and the four bolts on the bottom, so 59-63

I've started a post for my 1957 JC57 progress in the restoration section. I've had a number of requests for photos of the bike, or the parts bike, so I thought I'd show progress. Thanks, Paul

Forks were very difficult to assemble. Multiple springs, spacers, etc. Similar to later dream, but most of the cantilever suspension is held in an oil bath in the bottom. Also, while these engines look like 2 strokes, the push rod activated valves are under the top cover. The third pic is the parts ...