The shipper broke the side cover. But it was previously repaired & was probably going to brake again. So I don’t blame the shipper. 69-T500-1270 by jabcb, on Flickr
Am going to do a sympathetic restoration & keep the bike as original as I can.
New reproduction side covers are available. (They’ve broken often enough that somebody is making reproductions.) The 69 T500 has a black stripe on the tank. I’ll have the painter add the stipe when he paints the replacement side cover.
BAS (Bike Acquisition Syndrome) - too many bikes but have room for more