restore? or leave it alone......that s the question

[c.o.]

So here are my two choices:

1) full blown restoration......to the 9s as it were. $$$$$$$$$ I figure 2) disassemble, reassemble for safety a reliability. $$$$

choice 2 would give me a bike to ride and enjoy. choice 1 would give me something to rub with a diaper and worry about someone sneezing on. I like choice 2

It sounds like you've decided. It never hurts to see what other people think but it's your bike and ultimately up to you. For the record I'd go with choice 2 as well. I would have a hard time sanding off original paint. If it was just spray bombed with a rattle can, then heaps of patience just may be able to bring back what once was. None of it's going to really matter after that first ride. You almost always see a grin on an Indian riders face.

[Steve Little]

Quote from Rob. most the bike that you dislike ride on repop frames.
Heeyy!!! I resemble that remark.