Rusty bolts...

Well, made very little progress on the bike today. I pulled the gas tank and the exhaust off. I only twisted off three bolts! I have a feeling this is a sign of things to come. Most of the bolts on this bike are extremely rusted and will probably require some work to get off. So far the hardware is very inconsistent; some of the bolts were different size on one side of the exhaust versus the other.

I definitely have to get that motorcycle lift finished. Working all hunched over and on the garage floor just isn't going to cut it.

Picked it up...

Last week I picked up a motorcycle that my dad gave me last year. It is a 1973 Triumph 750 Tiger that was built in England. My father purchased the bike from a couple in Arkansas whose son did not return home from Vietnam. Although I don't have any idea who the bike originally belonged to, I find it a fitting tribute to rebuild the bike both for my dad and the original owner that gave his life for his country.

The bike is in pretty rough shape because it has been stored outside for the last several years. The motor is completely locked up, so I cut the chain so I could at least move it in and out of the garage. I have decided to build a motorcycle lift table so I don't have to spend a lot of time hunched over, and this should facilitate the rebuild process much easier. I plan to restore the bike to original specs as much as possible. I know for sure that I will upgrade the electrical system and any other safety items. This bike holds a special place for me, and I am very excited to get started.