Ivy Restoration


Profile Shot - June 2011
The bike as she originally looked the day I bought her.



Profile Shot - December 2011
Much of the chrome polished and the frame cleaned up, new airbox, new seat.





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Headlight and Handlebars - June 2011



Headlight and Handlebars - April 2012
Headlight case and fork plate painted, handlebar mounts polished, bolts replaced.



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Before... June 2011



After... July 2012
Showing off a newly painted matte black tank and chrome shocks.




March 2015
Major work begins.  Old paint almost fully stripped from the frame.  Headlight case, steering head, and fork bridge painted (Krylon Ivory).




June 2015
Painted in ivory, new chrome cushions.


Switch to the saddle tan seat.



July 2015
New stock rear wheel, both tires replaced with 2.50x18 IRC.  Mock top end installed.



Oct 2015
New spokes front and rear, chain guard painted black.


May 2016
Instagram portrait


January 2017
Original bottom end and exhaust run for the first time.


March 2017
In Shakedown Trim, new front fender, mirrors, DIY wiring loom, keyless entry.






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