Gordon's 1965 CL77 Restoration

Ilbikes · Post by **Ilbikes** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:11 pm

Yes, it was Browns Plating - and cost were about double. The pipes and shields were approx $700, but the result is twice as nice as what the local guy could do. It's a tough decission, but I have enjoyed this project and decided that the bike was going to get these.

Thanks for the compliments.

Regards,
Gordon

My last project's chrome was done by my local guy - my 1974 GT750 Suzuki

Gunner_CAF · Post by **Gunner_CAF** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:43 pm

The CL77 is looking great!

In the picture, is that an 350 R5 in the back?

Gunner

Ilbikes · Post by **Ilbikes** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 6:27 pm

Yes, that is my 1972. I bought it as-is with 3,100 original miles - still has the factory tires, paint, seat, and chrome. I've managed about 300 more miles in the last 6-7 years. I have a hard time getting friends to help with the little ones. When I have friends over, they want to get on the bigger bikes.......

Gordon

Hotshoe · Post by **Hotshoe** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 7:27 pm

You wouldn't have that problem if I was in your posse, I'd love to get on one of those again.
After I got back from Viet Nam in 1971 the first bike I bought was a used R-5 that same gold color.
I did a mild cafe treatment to it and upgraded the tires (K-82s as I remember).
It was one of the most fun bikes I've ever owned, I was living in Ojai at the time and it was perfect for scratching around on the So Cal mountain highways around there.
I still had delusions of being a racer in those days though and made the mistake of trying to production road race it and ruined it.
Great memory anyway, thanks for reminding me.

Hotshoe · Post by **Hotshoe** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:44 am

PS.... Great looking collection and the chrome on that fender looks like liquid silver.

Vince Lupo · Post by **Vince Lupo** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:43 pm

Ronnie Brown is the best -- he seems to use a lot of copper in his plating, as his chrome looks very 'warm'. I don't use anyone else - yes, he is a bit pricier than others, but you get top-drawer quality and customer service. Plus 7-10 day turnaround, always returns phone calls....can't think of another chromer who offers that!

Gunner_CAF · Post by **Gunner_CAF** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:11 pm

Nice collection! The R5 was my first bike, kind of caught my eye:) I would love to find one in a barn someplace under a layer of dust.

Gunner