Posted by 736cc Andy "Guest"
Leave it original, classic motorcycles are MUCH cooler that way (and desirable), warts and all. I would only restore a paint-job if the original paint has been painted over. Maybe get a 2nd set of bodywork to paint and throw it on your bike. Then you'll notice how OTHER parts will need refinishing to match the fresh paint (nuts and bolts plating, spokes, gauges, seat, engine covers, chrome etc) . You'll also start worrying about scratching it, getting it dirty, riding thru puddles, leaky carbs, sun-fading, messy chain, fingerprints, odometer showing miles. Been there, done that. Get another sandcast or K0 to restore, its actually an ez bike to restore in my opinion, as long as you do most the work yourself.