Since we have more than a few bikes, some are always in need of major refurbishing. Here, we will show our attempts to get them all back into good working condition!

Chronologically, these pictures are arranged from the end of the page (oldest) toward the top (newest). That way, you start with the newest pictures first.

We decided to start getting the dual sports out of storage and back on the dirt! The first on the list is Ann's TW200. Although it started (after sitting for two years - put away wet) and Jym was able to ride it to the long barn for clean-up, it was a pretty rough ride, so we decided to go through it with a fine toothed comb.

4) It's pretty sad looking when stripped to it's bones!

5) After a bit of a struggle, the top end is disassembled, and all of the extraneous bits taken off (starter motor, carburetor, etc).

6) After refurbishing the various pieces and parts, it is starting to go back together, and looking like something that might actually be rideable.

1) The first steps were to get the tank, seat and plastic off.

2) Next was the rear end, wheel, chain, and other items behind the motor.

3) Then the motor was separated from the rest of the vehicle.

Our first major project was started a few years ago. After we began, we retired, moved, took a 7 month bike trip, and otherwise got busy with other things. The restoration has stalled for the time being, but will resume when we have the luxury of spare time.

The first project bike is Ann's 1975 GL1000 Gold Wing. When we got it, the motor was frozen. We are going to try to return it to original condition (with a addition of a simple wind screen, not the Windjammer).

The first job was to pull the heads to see what shape the cylinders and pistons were in.

While the heads were off, may as well clean them up and redo the valves.