Some gains, and some BIG losses...

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 Progress was made, but parts were destroyed. One step forward, three steps back. I knew the bike was rough, but I may have underestimated just HOW rough this thing is. Parts that looked useable or at least fixable at the initial tear down literally fell to pieces during the pressure washing... Rust was so bad in the rims, that, well, you'll see. Needless to say, elbow grease and paint aren't going to save some of these parts. But there IS good news- Definitely made some good progress this week cleaning and painting a few of the bits! Any ideas on what to do about the muffler and rims?! Follow along this journey! Subscribe here- https://www.youtube.com/c/RustyPhoenixMotors Please comment and tell me what you think! I would love to hear your ideas and thoughts on this process. Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rustyphoenixmotors Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/dorkpunch_rustyphoenixmotors/?hl=en MORE on the Z50! Unwrapping the present- https://youtu.be/nF7fGDoRguY First project from the new location- https://youtu.be/ZlJJ6S9yV4o Tearing the bike apart- https://youtu.be/bS7nCPU0Xbg THE GIVEAWAY BIKE: https://youtu.be/ymsM1GhwKSQ https://youtu.be/LBa4FPWF10U MORE ON THE TENERE T7! Brand new TENERE ! https://youtu.be/vRfSNp3cN28 TENERE T7 Testing https://youtu.be/z0ISZ2POS-s TENERE T7 in Moab! https://youtu.be/c0QS99WUZA8 TENERE High fender vs low! https://youtu.be/tPtLn4GTh24 TENERE Flight testing the Tenere 700! https://youtu.be/ZZX1Yv9bfB4s

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