First Bike... what is it?

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by JPG1911

Thanks Weldangrind, for the speedy reply. I didn't mean to come off sounding like a braggart, just wanted to offer a little background and assurances that technical comments and info won't go over my head - sometimes I talk too much. Apologies for the sub-par image quality. I will take some pics with a better camera as soon as I can remember what drawer or box it's in. Can you tell the model from this pic? Manufacture date on the VIN plate is 1-18-2004

You don't sound like a braggart to me; in fact, I'm most intrigued by the F1, CART and NASCAR engine experience.

That looks almost identical to a bike I'm building right now. Yours is missing the tank shrouds, and I removed mine. The bike looks much better that way, IMHO. We can certainly help you to make a strong runner out of that bike.

Is there a number stamped in front of the shifter?