Burgandy B-6

[77XLT]

This is a B-6 I picked up at the end of summer. Good overall condition, and only missing a few parts. A daily rider was the initial goal. Clean-up and bearing care was the starting point.

This is how it stands in the basement of the previous owner (chainsaw & lawnmower shop).


Wheels chrome had flaked off (not that cool kind of patina, just rusty and rough), and the front light had only 10% of its original paint, so
I decided to take liberties. Purist may cringe, but dealer choice.

 

[77XLT]

This how I paint my wheels, it may not be the right way but it works.

quick fix for the bars. It is a good finish if new chrome is not in the budget.
Making a comeback.

The rack's bracket to attach the frame is missing.

 

[noodlenoggin]

Well, *I* like it. I've done lots of the same stuff to my wife's bike. The wheels and bars were pitted, so they got painted.

 

[77XLT]

My question to the pros out there: What is the best/proper rack reflector? I see many options on ebay, but there are many variations,
and all claim to fit the B-6 rack. All suggestions are welcome.


Here are the numbers, any detectives out there know the year.


Hey- It goes and stops!
Many things remain on the check list. The seat needs recovering, I never attempted upholstery before, I'll give it a try. I may buy a repro tank and look forward to all the detail painting that goes with it.

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Good work and Great lookin B-6 you have !



~RafaeL~

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Good looking bike!

Luke.

 

[77XLT]

Thanks all. Looking forward to a nice spring ride, after all this snow goes away.

 

[Walker]

nice work on the refurb. what's the plan for the seat? recycled leather jacket?

you might try running a piece of wire, like coat hanger through the valve hole to the hub to support the rim, less chance of nicking the paint, don't ask me how I know...

 

[77XLT]

I do have a maroon leather jacket I haven't worn in 25 years, that may be a good seat cover. Good idea about the valve hole.

 

[sensor]

Love it!
When I have my battery charged I'll get a shot of the reflector and rack(6 hole correct?). It looks like someone may have hogged out the mounting for the reflector at some point on your rack.

 

[77XLT]

First attempt of at seat recovering. Thanks to the tips on this site, the results are just what I was looking for.

 

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[LukeTheJoker]

That seat looks great! Perfect for the bike!

Luke.

 

[SILVERKINGPC]

Good job! Another rescue...

 

[CCR]

Sharp bike man !!! I've got a similar straightbar I grabbed off "B607" on here. One of my favorite bikes. Colors are hard to beat on an old bike. Those bars look great too from here !!!

 

[model-a]

super nice bike dude.

 

[77XLT]

Thanks all. I have a reproduction tank on the way. The trick will be painting it so it blends in with the old paint.

 

[77XLT]

In 70 years the tank will match the frame.

 

[77XLT]