Recomendations
Posted in The Long Rode on August 20th, 2010 by WadeI finally talked to Bob yesterday. His first and biggest recomendation was to join the Antique Motorcycle Club of America. More specifically the Fort Sutter chapter. Now I have that on the list to do as well. He also recommended what was already my expected plan of attack. GET THE ENGINE RUNNING first. I asked about a full rewire and he said that was not a bad idea but a lot of work especially if the engine wont turn over. He also asked me server questions about the bike and he liked most of what he heard. When I asked him about re-chrome vs. replace he said re-chrome as much as possible especially if it is original factory hardware. Lastly he gave me some names of mechanics for engine work should there be any problems with the engine after I get it running.
Now on to the fun stuff. Registering the bike in CA. One the coaches I coach with is a CHP. He said he would ask around when he got back to work about the bike. Today he said it was a good thing he asked. Normally if you don’t know somebody it can take up to 2 years to get an old bike’s title transferred and registered. Now I’ll have to go to Stockton but if it saves me a couple of years it will be worth it.