My CJS M1 (aka the LBB) (Newest images are at the top of the page.)
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Installed! I like many of my parts painted black, so the installation had to wait for some paint to dry. Once it did, it went like clockwork, maybe 15 minutes total. I'll be riding today and will have a report for you when I get back.
May 11, 2008  
This beautiful sidecar cover celebrates the 50th anniversary of our beloved bike. If you'd like one, contact Red Star Troop, moderator of the Xitek CJ board, China's #1 CJ750 discussion board.
March 24, 2008  
These were sent to me by Red Star Troop, moderator of the Xitek CJ board, China's #1 CJ750 discussion board. They are very clever spacer kits that completely isolate the carbs from the cylinders, studs and all.
On hot days, CJs have been known to experience trouble with fuel boiling in the bowls. This arrangement keeps the carbs cool via a thick rubber "manifold". Notice that the carburetor mounting studs are also isolated from the cylinder. I just installed these on the tan bike and will be testing them over the summer.
March 24, 2008  
I decided to replace the vintage style headlamp visor that came with this bike.
A single screw attaches it to the headlamp bucket. 30 seconds and it's off.
I use a screwdriver to pop off the clips that hold the lamp in place. Those babies will fly 50 feet if you're not careful.
Here's a couple clips. I love the simplicity of this. It's definitely not rocket science.
There. Lamp removed from the old bezel...
...and lamp installed in the new one.
Viola. I really like the visored bezel because it's not only quite strong, but more so because it's unique to Chang Jiangs. This one came from Jim Bryant at Jimbo's Classic Sidecars in Beijing.
March 7, 2008  
Riddle me this!

Q: What's slower than molasses in January?
A: Valvoline VR1 straight 50 weight racing oil (in January.)
January 18, 2008  
By the way, this '32 Indian Scout is what provided the inspiration for painting the bike tan.
January 18, 2008  
Forgive me. Today the sun was shining but the roads were too wet (and salty) to ride, so I was obliged to take these pictures instead. (I don't think they'll be the last of them, either.)
January 18, 2008  
In order to have a proper unveiling, you need to have something to unveil with. Check out these awesome, custom fitted CJ750 bike covers from Frank's.
On a CJ with a rear seat, spare tire and dual mirrors, these covers fit like a glove. Since my bikes don't have all of those things, the fit is a bit loose, but far better than anything else that's available. These covers are really nice! I recommend them to anyone.
Tada! Due to the overcast, the color doesn't come across totally accurately in these photos. The color is a tan that was used on cars in the 1920s.
I like it because it goes with the black frame and wheels so well.
See the black headers and fishtails?
I'm pleased with the outcome of this project. Too bad the roads are wet with salt today or I'd be out riding for sure.
The color is quite similar to Afrika Korps Desert Tan.
Looking down from a step ladder.
And again.
Whattayathink? The bike has all my trademark personal touches, that's for sure.
I'm a fanatic about using carriage bolts. These are all stainless steel.
The taillight is from a 1930s car or truck. It came from eBay.
And so is the taillight on the sidecar. It's similar, but not identical. It's mounted with stainless carriage bolts.
There's the amber bullet lens for the sidecar running light. You can find these at NAPA stores. They fit perfectly.
Here's the duckboard. I got it from Frank's.
Here's the tank badge. You can get these from the CJ Parts Depot.
I even used carriage bolts to mount the headlamp. I painted the flat washers black for no particular reason.
These are my home-made, slim line front fender brackets. They're so easy to make, even a caveman could do it. (Note that beefy Russian tire, too. I sure do love them!)
Look at all the $#@% carriage bolts!
Here's some antique automotive wiring for the taillight, routed externally along the fender the way they used to do it on M72s and early CJs. It really makes more sense.
The horn is mounted in the traditional M72 location.
Boy, I can hardly wait to ride this thing!
The two bikes are nearly identical except for the color.
Black rims and black spokes give the bikes a really strong vintage look.
And there you have it. Next up, some work on the grey bike.
January 17, 2008