The '71 Sporty Resto Project

[cTc]

Finally a rider again. This is the resto project some of you may know about that started at the first of the year.

Originally we were going to go radical custom, but The owner eventually decided to go with a simple finish for a "to be riden" bike. And this has turned out quite nice. Once you get passed the suicide shift :twisted:

http://www.hondarebelforum.com/rebel/71_4.jpg

http://www.hondarebelforum.com/rebel/71_3.jpg

http://www.hondarebelforum.com/rebel/71_2.jpg


Overall turned out really nice, and rides like a charm.

[Snorebaby]

Looks awesome....I bet it does ride sweet!!

[GearJammer]

Sweet! Very tastefully done! Did you do the paint on this one, cTc ?

Unless my eyes deceive me, can't see the suicide shift. Is that a heel-toe shifter ?

Again, ya done good! :wink:

[cTc]

Yep, did the paint and all on this one, the owner wanted the flame decals (idea came from a sporty he had back in the day) I tried to talk him into paint but, when he is paying, he gets what he wants :wink: .

It is right side shift (suicide) but the mid pegs make it like like a heel-toe.

[GearJammer]

Thanx, cTc.......between your paint & the owner's vision, it looks GREAT! Not over-done, not under-done, very nicely balanced aesthetic.

Understood on the right-side shift. The older Triumphs are right-side shift (they changed to left-side in later years, at least on some models), so everytime I switch from Reb to Triumph, have to remember to change brake/shift feet, LOL!