Picking up a 69 305.....

brcree · Post by **brcree** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 1:01 am

New to Dreams....but not motorbikes. Need some pointers on 69 models. What to look out for...things like that.

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:15 am

Nice one - welcome to the Forum!

I'm sure that many more learned people will share there views here but first observation is that production stopped around '67 so your '69 will date from then. Check the engine number (top side of crankcase on left) and frame number, (way down on the left hand side just above stand pivot) and tell us what they are.

Look out for rusted mufflers (probably replaced now) as these can be very expensive to replace if you are after originality.

Is the motor stuck? For some reason these bikes have a tendency to seize from rust in the bores if left for any time. Is all of the tinware in place?

You will find a lot of answers here if you use the search facility but please send pictures and we can offer sensible suggestions.

G

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:16 am

Nice one - welcome to the Forum!

I'm sure that many more learned people will share there views here but first observation is that production stopped around '67 so your '69 will date from then. Check the engine number (top side of crankcase on left) and frame number, (way down on the left hand side just above stand pivot) and tell us what they are.

Look out for rusted mufflers (probably replaced now) as these can be very expensive to replace if you are after originality.

Is the motor stuck? For some reason these bikes have a tendency to seize from rust in the bores if left for any time. Is all of the tinware in place?

You will find a lot of answers here if you use the search facility but please send pictures and we can offer sensible suggestions.

G

brcree · Post by **brcree** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:14 am

Thanks for the info G-Man! I hope to pick this little jewel up this week and will inform you of what I find. It doesn't have the pipes on so......after looking on E-Bay I see that they don't come cheep! I'm giving a $150.00 for it....with some bits missing....handle bars...headlight bucket.....seat......pipes......most I have located already. I'm sure I will have a ton of questions......glad to see this forum, they are a great help in bringing old bikes back to life. Thanks again man!

simpson · Post by **simpson** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:53 am

I have a frame with headlight and a tank that I could let go pretty cheaply.

I am in Hickory, NC.

-simpson

brcree · Post by **brcree** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 11:24 am

Mr Simpson.....let me know what you want for it....I'll keep you on the list as soon as I pick this one up.

brcree · Post by **brcree** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 1:59 pm

It's a done deal...will pick it up this Sat.!!!!!!!! More pics to come! It's here...on the lift for a look over. eng. # is: ca77e-1026348. Frame # is: ca78-1026315.

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Picking up a 69 305.....

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