Get Fixxed!

A coworker gave me this 1970 Harley Davidson m-65S mini bike built by Aermacchi in Italy for me to rebuild and keep.    It is no speed demon, maxing out at 45 mph or so, even though the speedometer say a much more optimistic 80 MPH.   Once complete, as long as I stay on the side streets, I should be able to start riding it to work and save a ton on gas.  I will also be able confuse the hell out of the bikers at the the bars the surround the lake, part of their minds wanting to kick my ass for riding what is almost a moped to a Biker Bar while another part of the minds who think my rare vintage Harley.

Behind the cut you can check out more stats, more pics of my bike, and a pic of what is supposed to look like in much better condition.

All these pics were taken before giving the bike a badly needed bath, some of what looks like rust is actually just dirt and grease.

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Some Stats:

Original Price: $235 ($1284 in 2009 Dollars) Vehicle Ident. # (VIN): 8AXXXXH0 Engine: 2-Cycle, Single Cylinder, 63.86 Cubic Centimeters Bore and Stroke: 1.732 x 1.654 Inches Compression Ratio: 9:01 Gas Capacity: 2.5 Gallons Clutch Type: Multi-Plate, Oil Path Primary Drive: Helical Gears Final Drive: Single Chain Transmission: 3-Speed, Constant Mesh, Foot Shift Gear Ratios, overall: 1st: 23.986:1, 2nd: 13.833:1, 3rd: 9.134:1 Carburetor: Dell’Orto Front Fork: Ceriani Electrical System: 6V Saddle Height: 28.7 Inches Ground Clearance: 5.0 Inches Wheelbase: 44.8 Inches Weight: 134.5 Pounds Tire Size (Front): Pirelli 2.50 x 17