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1000S Rejuvenation
Dave Swanson:
It's always fun to begin a project like this with some simple tasks that provide immediate reward.
I had asked Mike to leave the bike untouched. Cosmetics were what you would expect from a bike that had been in dry storage for at least 9 years.
This is the tank after about an hour or two of rubbing with a very fine rubbing compound followed by a coat of wax.
Dave Swanson:
The instrument panel is made from polished stainless.
I removed the clocks and sent them to Palo Alto Speedometer Service for refurb. A quick polish of the panel, and cleaning of the idiot lights results in almost instant gratification.
canuck750:
Nice job polishing up the tank, looks great.
Dave Swanson:
The 1000S has been put on the side burner while I finish up getting my 1978 XLCH road worthy. It has been sitting for the last 25 years in a pole barn. It was in decent shape but needed to be gone through top to bottom before riding it. After this bike is finished I am giving it to my son and daughter in law. My DIL has a serious itch to learn how to ride. Once the space on my lift is clear I will roll the 1000S on.
jas67:
Congrats on the 1000S -- one of my favorite Guzzis!
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