I appreciate the info guys, ive also been trying to do some research on how acceptable is is to restore certain aspects of the bike. What is the general consensus on these restorations?

1. The paint on the tank and side covers is still pretty good but slightly faded. Does it harm the value at all to have these repainted by a professional?

2. There's a few chrome parts that are pitted enough that they need to be sanded down or something. Can I just get these re chromed by a shop or is that a no-no?

3. Also, the tires are old and cracked. I dont think theyre the stock ones anyway but i was planning to switch those out as well.

4. The rear shocks look to be some aftermarket brand, im not sure. Theyre pretty rusted up as well. Would buying repros be ok for these or should I search for a set of authentic models from a early vin sandcast?

Thanks!

Oh thats good to hear, Ill just wait for another batch of Yamiyas then. It seems like the best option. So after some more cleaning the bike is actually coming out very clean. Theres only a few pieces that have some bubbling rust that cant be taken off. This ones really turning out to be a great find. As for the engine, would you guys suggest dropping this off somewhere to have it taken apart or would some engine cleaners be ok? it hasnt been started in about 30 years.

Hello everyone, just picked up a garage found sandcast #1985 frame with #2050 engine. My name is Kevin and im from southern california. This is my first expierience with an old model honda, but ive been working and riding motorcycles since I was young. Im in the business of restoring and modifying newer hondas and harleys and creating bobbers out of them; but Of course that will not be the case with this gem! My father came across this 69 in an old mans garage while he was remodeling his house. The bike hadn't been touched in 28 years, ever since the guy became too old to ride. He bought it originally in whittier, Ca and it currently has 44k on the odo. We decided to offer the guy some money and over a week of haggling and turn of emotions, we were able to take it off his hands. Currently we have it pretty cleaned up but we havent even tried to turn the engine over, i didnt want to risk harming anything until we figure out how gummed up it is. The entire outside is very clean, although covered in a layer of grease, oil, and dog hair lol. It has every single original part except the exhaust   but anyway, heres a few pics. The first one is how we found it, then as we started cleaning it up.