Paperclips and paint!
HaHaHa! I put the paperclip on instead of a cotter pin to see if you guys were paying attention. Thanks for all your replies, you are paying attention and I appreciate all comments and criticism alike.
George, thanks for the encouragement along the way!
GTO: I thought I'd call it done when everything was together, working, and I was first able to ride it. It took some great pictures, and look, no DB or "foreign object" clone stuff. However, with "some" input from our most insightful (opinionated) readers, there might be some finishing touches yet to appear. The kickstand really does work, I just wanted the bike more upright for better pictures. The kickstand seemed original as it came with the bike, but I'd agree that a little longer one might work better and probably showed up on other S100s. So, where'd ya get them flatbar footpeg rubbers for yours? Is the GTO Super 100 "officially done," with that Briggs, no less or are you looking for an all white HS40?
I gather there may be some group sentiment that I should paint the whole engine the correct white to make it look completely stock. 1994 Honda Passport white is the correct color I'm told. Hmmm, I really liked the stripped and polished bare aluminum block and the orange, blue, and yellow accents on the tins, breathers, and linkages to give some visual interest. I guess purist (show restoration) thinking seems to prevail. Well, I don't have the original HS40 and this one has no serial number plate. And now I;'m worried that next you'll tell me the gas line and filter aren't OEM.... well, maybe I'll just put blue (Bonanza) hose on to really piss everyone off.
Or maybe I might just ride it a while with all those colors on the motor, and yellow fuel line, then throw on one of my Hodaka motors and see what an F-85 or a ST102 rides like. May have to find/fab a rear sprocket that will work with the Hodaka.
Thanks for pointing out the Steens History link. It really is well worth worth reading. Great detailed insight into how much of the sport was named. I'm not sure I'd agree that the Super 100 is yet a mini trail (4 Hp Tecumseh is a mini bike motor!), but I think the F-85 and the ST102, both with the Hodaka motors, definitely are in this next category in the evolution of the sport.
Now we need to hear how Plymouth chose the custom purple for the 'Cuda and when it became known as "Plum Crazy."
here's a before, after, and a brochure (what we think it should look like):
