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How about Wilson? I think he does cranks

wilsonperformance.net

There stands our man Charles between his '85 RZ and a '75 (correct me if I'm wrong) Portugese Orange RD350, which are the bikes I have. This discussion reminds me that I've never ridden my RD, as it came to me after it's pistons had become one with their cylinders. I don't really know what to expect, so I sure hope I like it when it's done 

Are you having the heads massaged as well?

She knew nothing of its existence before I opened my pie hole. Now I don't want to invest any time cleaning it up if it turns out I just have to put it back in the drawer 
I'm taking my youngest son hunting this weekend, so there will be no project progress for a few days. Again, 

I'm out of town this weekend, but you can come over and ride my RZ next weekend 
Seriously, though, they're around and can be seen at bike shows and group rides. I think you'll just need to wrangle a ride on one to see if you like it

I don't know what you're talking about. I merely pointed out the only logical and inevitable conclusion!

i was going to go full 500cc quazilla.

Go big or go home, right? Oops. 

The obvious solution is to re-power the poor thing. Got another LT250R engine?

He could say 35 pounds and I'd still want 'em

This is great stuff guys! School is in session and there WILL be a test.

I think you're right! Good advice 

Thanks, my man! The taillight is kinda in limbo; I asked she-who-actually-inherited-the-taillight-from-her-grandfather  if it was OK to stick it on a project bike and she said: maybe.  All together now, please turn to page 9 of the husband handbook, halfway down the page: It is Sometimes Better to Apologize Than to Ask Permission.
In other news, I gave $$ to Buchanan today, and my rear wheel spokes should ship  in a day or two. Getting closer to having wheels under this bad motor scooter. 

Most excellent; thanks for the specs! Look forward to seeing your progress 

Minimalist!

Details, man! We need details! There's a lot to like there 

My reservation is that, other than being a 46-year-old motorcycle to begin with, nothing is really retro about it in my eyes and I wonder if the taillight will look out of place. And to be clear, it's not an expensive modern reproduction of an old automotive light; it's a real, old, rusty automotive taillight. I think if I clean it up, blast & repaint the housing and maybe replace the sockets it'll be pretty neat.