Well I just ordered the new tires (2.5-10) for my Bird Thunderbird. The rims both have some bent areas I will be taking a sledge to this weekend to get the bead back into shape. Found some nice tires at Motorcycle Superstore - Kenda K329 Front/Rear Scooter Tire, with tubes and rim strips for $55.00 + shipping. Then stripping the wheels and repainting.
As for the motor progress, I have dismantled everything short of the cylinder head. Am soaking the rusty flywheel to get the rust gone, used contact cleaner spray on the electrical beneath the flywheel (it was really cruddy), and have painted the engine and cowlings. Cylinder head is black, engine body is high temp orange-red. engine bolts will all be silver along with the exhaust.
I will post progress pictures when I get home.
Any tips or tricks for straightening rim beads?
As for the motor progress, I have dismantled everything short of the cylinder head. Am soaking the rusty flywheel to get the rust gone, used contact cleaner spray on the electrical beneath the flywheel (it was really cruddy), and have painted the engine and cowlings. Cylinder head is black, engine body is high temp orange-red. engine bolts will all be silver along with the exhaust.
I will post progress pictures when I get home.
Any tips or tricks for straightening rim beads?