First off, I would like to thank everyone who has ever participated in this web site! If it wasn't for all of you, this project would have not turned out the way it did.
I started this project back in September of 2006, and now have it on the road on a continual weekend basis. I came across this bike while looking for a winter project. I had heard of the 305, so I determined it would be a fun project. Then, after finding this site, I knew I was hooked!
My 8 year old son and I completely documented the entire process. Once disassembled, we carried it piece by piece to our basement shop, where all of the work happened. Once all of the parts were restored, we reversed the process, and carried each part back up stairs, and reassembled.
The list of items that were purchased, rechromed, polished and painted goes on forever. Like Paul, I have an extreme, obsessive attention to detail. The only thing that I have not done, is the pipes. Everything else is pretty close to the way it should be, just missing the chrome strip on the seat, and the chrome on the shocks. I am still keeping my eyes out for those, as well as the luggage rack.
Since I have had this 100% apart (excluding the engine), I have a pretty good working knowledge of the bike and what it takes to restore. And for anyone who wants to know, polishing each spoke and nipple was time consuming! With that in mind, I am more than willing to help anyone that may have a question and to keep the hobby moving. I also have tons of pictures of the before and after if anyone is interested. Since Paul did such a nice job...in a much nicer shop, I won't bore you with my basement shop.
Thank You!
Andy "Neus68"
And yes, she runs like a Dream!
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 Neus68 that is one sweeeet looking bike you have there. What is it about these old bikes that makes ones heart skip a beat seeing them? Well my heart skipped when I seen yours. Outstanding work my friend and I mean that. The best part and the most important part is that you had your son involved in it and I'm sure there will be things he'll always remember about the project. Darn I just drooled all over the keyboard looking at your bike. Super fine job and great workmanship. My hats off to you.  Enjoy your Dream, She's a beauty! Paul Thank you all for all of your kind words. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to assist anyone else that may be thinking of restoring, or is in process. Everyone that has contributed to this site really contributed to the completion of this Dream. Again, I referenced Paul's documentation for things like the rear shock restoration, to the product reviews of the wheels that have been purchased. I also learned alot from Nick at Ohio Cycle.
It took me a month to get the Dream running after I purchased it. I believe I was at this website about every hour trying to figure it out. I finally got her running using a 20 ouce pop bottle as a gas tank...I will post the video of that soon...thank god for zip ties. So Paul, have you started fabricating racks yet? If so, I will buy one!
To tell the truth I intended on making a few racks and actually had made a prototype and it looked really good. Almost like the originals but when I got a quote on the chroming I gave up on the idea. I think the quote was a little over $400. just for the chrome so It wasn't worth my while to build them. I appreciate the honorable mention in your restoration as well. I always wondered if anyone was actually looking at my posts on there at times. Must appreciated! Paul
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