Colorflow: Restore or not restore

[1918 Ranger]

Gents, should i restore the Higgins or leave as is.? Dilemma. It's on the fence.

Will I increase or hurt it's value with a full blown restore.

What do you think?
Thanks


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[YOUBUGME2]

Leave it

 

[user 135]

I am a Patina Junky, so I say leave as is. But it is your bike, so do as you please.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

I'd do a gentle cleaning, and pound out some of the dents in the rack and tank then leave it.

 

[Jpromo]

I'm with outskirts.. clean it up, tinker a bit, fresh grease, ride. It's a beautiful original and nowhere near the need to restore

 

[Leobeerguy]

Nice bike, wash it, clean it, wax it and ride it.

 

[NewOrleansFlyer]

I'm here to take the problem off your hands........ :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[partsguy]

To restore this bike will seriously decrease it's value. You would also be surprised how it might look with a little work and No.7 Rubbing Compound.

 

[Pappy]

YEAH!!!...WHAT THEY ^ SAID..P 8)

 

[clerkkent]

To 'restore' it would also entail getting a springer fork for it, IIRC.

 

[irene_crystal]

I say sell me the seat for my bike and then do whatever you wish!

 

[1918 Ranger]

Thanks for the input. It's believed to have had an original springer fork and that it was replaced with a standard fork to allow for a large paper boys rack on the front which the front fender indicates was present. I would like to put an original springer back on in time. I've had one offered to me to buy. Just need to make up mind on that one.

I'll do some shining on it and add some pics afterwards. Thanks again for the insight. I love to restore them and sometimes jump the gun on wether to restore or refresh.

Thanks


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[1918 Ranger]

I say sell me the seat for my bike and then do whatever you wish!

It is a nice seat, but i think I'll hang on to it. Thanks.


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[55ColumbiaBuilt]

I'd do a gentle cleaning, and pound out some of the dents in the rack and tank then leave it.

What He Said...

I would get a can of automotive rubbing compound and some wax, and devote a few hours to that thing...then call it done.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

OA bath for all the chrome bits, rubbing compound for the painted bits, a clean and re-grease for everything that moves, bodywork any dents, and re-assemble it. Just clean what is there and it'd shine like new again.

 

[Xcruiser]

Very nice bike. Don't leave it alone and don't restore it either. Take it all apart and treat it to a thorough but gentle cleaning and just "Refresh" it. It will end up looking fantastic.

+1yup

 

[Outlaw90]

Leave it man that looks good!!