Am I wasting my time and money??

[Flatwins]

Agree with the major. It is your bike and your money. Do as you wish, be happy, enjoy a bit of history.

What MS and Duane said!

[Sibbo]

Last year I purchased a 1963 R50/2 with a 1958 R60 engine for $3500. The bike was all original (except the engine of course) fully functional and running. I was told that the aluminum wheels and tank emblems where original and kinda rare. Plus it has a signed service sticker from Floyd "Pop" Dreyer. I'm not sure if these things add any value but I was intrigued. I rode it over the past year and recently have decided to do a complete engine rebuild. After purchasing all the appropriate tools, videos, books, machine work, and parts I am in for over $2000. My question is am I wasting my time and money on a bike without matching numbers? I love the bike and have enjoyed the whole process so it shouldn't matter but it's nice to know I'm not throwing money away.

Nope ! Keeping that girl running as long as possible is a good way to spend some $ .Go for it !