Howdy Everyone, Im new to the AMCA, new to this forum. Not new to motorcycles but new to the world of American motorcycles. I've worked on Hondas and Yamahas, Greeves (Pathfinder though, it has a Puch engine so not entirely a Greeves) and other various bikes, really whatever has walked itself into my life. I Have an 82' XS650 and a 71' CL350, and I'm ready to take a break from parallel twin, overhead cam motors. About 2 years I ago I saw Wild Wheels Wall Of Death at my fair here in Washington county, in upstate NY. Got interested in the old Indians and have been looking for my next project motorcycle since.
If anyone has advice on where I should start looking to find, or build, a motorcycle I would appreciate it. Can i expect to find something complete, or at least a roller with an engine. Is that or is that not likely these days? Should i plan on building one piece at a time? Is the best way to source the major parts of the motorcycle (Frames, front end, engines etc.) at swap meets? That enough questions to get me started here.
Dream Bikes would be Harley JD, Harley WL, or an Indian scout. Not looking for anything original, not looking to do a period correct restore. I would be happy with something crusty, mismatched. most importantly i want something restore mechanically as that is what i enjoy to do the most.
Any advice is appreciated, Happy to be a new member here, i look forward to connecting with you all!
~Luke
If anyone has advice on where I should start looking to find, or build, a motorcycle I would appreciate it. Can i expect to find something complete, or at least a roller with an engine. Is that or is that not likely these days? Should i plan on building one piece at a time? Is the best way to source the major parts of the motorcycle (Frames, front end, engines etc.) at swap meets? That enough questions to get me started here.
Dream Bikes would be Harley JD, Harley WL, or an Indian scout. Not looking for anything original, not looking to do a period correct restore. I would be happy with something crusty, mismatched. most importantly i want something restore mechanically as that is what i enjoy to do the most.
Any advice is appreciated, Happy to be a new member here, i look forward to connecting with you all!
~Luke
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