r/projectbike

No idea of the year, its a 250 2 stroke, runs, was sitting for 3 years, already have parts on the way to upgrade and fix things

She ain't pretty yet but im working on mechanical before beautification. I have got it running and riding so far but I need the Spectre 750 side covers and am looking for some saddle or tail bags that would look good on this bike to match the "vintage" side of this. This is also my first bike as well. Any recommendations for bags or general tips/info about this bike?

Also don't mind the vice grips on the brake line I wasnt paying attention and accidentally stripped the bleeder screw hole but have since rethreaded and installed a new bleeder so all is well.

These are two bags I'm considering so far

https://a.co/d/08ADG2kX

https://a.co/d/0es7jD7J

Recently picked up this XL 350 off FB marketplace as a non runner. I have since gotten it running and driving! Not I'm trying to find out what I need to actually get this on the road as all of the lights are either broken or missing. I'm seeing that 12v conversions are popular. Any advice down that route and any advice on whether I'll need new switch controls on the handlebars etc? Appreciate it in advance. I love working on older bikes!

Hello, I've just been gifted a 1968/69 Derbi Antorcha 49 cc. When I opened the cylinder chamber I noticed it's very worn away. It's my first time working on a motorbike and I'm not sure if it's regular wear or something to be worried about. A second hand engine is like 60EUR and there are plenty, so my question is, should I try to fix this or get a "new" one? Thank you!

Subframe starting to take shape, but a lot more to do. Finally got a lot of mechanical parts that I ordered. Full carb rebuild is in the near future with other things.

Follow the build and other similar stuff on the builders IG: @ greyslopegarage.

Say hi to the tomos tx50 from 1997

I've had this bike for years and it was a gift that just sat because I didn't know how to ride "assuming it had gears" and didn't really work on motors but I've gotten bored and started to bring it back and being totally honest I haven't started it yet because I'm trying to keep it completely the same almost everything on this bike lasted in a backyard for 5 years and still looks great and is almost able to ride again.

Hello, first time project bike owner. 1981 cb650 custom. I bought a new battery and nothing turned on. I plugged in some loose wiring to its harness but still nothing. Any ideas on what needs to plugged into this one? The green that’s attached to the coil has a fuse in it as well.