I picked up this Cat a while back, got it in a trade from a buddy. I wanted to tear into it right away, but I got it as a roller and it was missing a few pieces. Not to mention I had a few other projects torn apart at the same time, so it was going to have to wait. After I finally got my Scat Bat done, it was time:thumbsup:
This is how it looked when I got it..
Still sporting it's original paint, fork decal, seat, fenders, wheels, shocks and grips. It's missing quite a bit however- the engine, clutch cover, sissy bar, rear brake, gas cap, and kickstand. The forks are bent(slightly), as well as the bars. The front fender is tweaked (looks like someone tried to pick up the bike from the front with a pair of pliers:doah The chrome and hardware are rusty, and the tires are cracked very badly. The frame is in nice shape, nothing extra welded to it or cut off. The paint is chipped and worn, this bike has definitely been USED. The seat is pulling apart at the seams, and the wood base is trashed.
Like I did with the Bird, I'm only going to clean/detail/repair the original paint and parts. Even though it's far from original (missing a lot of the right pieces) I have a few tricks up my sleeve:wink:. Follow along as I clean the bike up and bring it back to it's former glory.
This is how it looked when I got it..
Still sporting it's original paint, fork decal, seat, fenders, wheels, shocks and grips. It's missing quite a bit however- the engine, clutch cover, sissy bar, rear brake, gas cap, and kickstand. The forks are bent(slightly), as well as the bars. The front fender is tweaked (looks like someone tried to pick up the bike from the front with a pair of pliers:doah The chrome and hardware are rusty, and the tires are cracked very badly. The frame is in nice shape, nothing extra welded to it or cut off. The paint is chipped and worn, this bike has definitely been USED. The seat is pulling apart at the seams, and the wood base is trashed.
Like I did with the Bird, I'm only going to clean/detail/repair the original paint and parts. Even though it's far from original (missing a lot of the right pieces) I have a few tricks up my sleeve:wink:. Follow along as I clean the bike up and bring it back to it's former glory.