[mcuozzo]

OK, didn't get the carbs off today. And no Danny it wasn't laziness. It was stupidity. I forgot the key. Therefore I couldn't flip up the seat, couldn't pull the tank. So I decided to do a few other things...

- Removed gnarly old engine crash bars. I don't want them. Might sand blast them and see what they look like, right now they are rusty with patches of peeling chrome. Surprisingly they were easy to unbolt. Probably the last easy bolts of this whole crazy project.

- Checked out the exhaust. Not good. Multiple holes rusted through. Looks like I'll need an new exhaust. Probably the most expensive part to replace. Unless the engine is totally shot.

- removed honda badges on tank, no rust underneath. Tank inside looks nice and clean. Clean gas comes out of the tank. No sign of rust. Fuel line to carbs needs to be replaced.

- Spread all rusty exposed bolts with wd40 in hopes some of them will loosen without inducing hernias

- came to the realization that I'm probably going to take the whole bike apart. Picked up zip lock bags to keep parts in with labels. Tomorrow I get part tags and a label maker. Gotta remember where\how things go back together.

- Took off the ignition cover. Not pretty but not horrible. Will be ordering a new condensor plate, points, etc. I don't want to switch to electronic ignition yet.

Tim, thanks for the advice, I acutually picked up some steel wool and other polishing supplys today in hopes that I don't have to replace every nut, bolt or piece that is supposed to be shiny. Thanks for chiming in on this thread! I might drop you some pms rather than post ALL my dumb questions.

And Danny, if this project works out a chopper based on a cb750 is next. I've seen a bunch of them in my internet travels and I'm tempted but want to get my feet wet just getting one running!

Bob, well the stock exhaust is shot. The seat is a aftermarket - made by Travelcade. So I guess staying stock is out the window. I'll keep all the parts I take off though. If I sell it, no telling what the next owner will want to do to it.

I hope to have some progress this week, but I also promised some people I'd powdercoat their parts this week. DOH!!!