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Great stuff , I will be looking into the Bags Mike Makes Thanks !!

Finally got to this 561 Diggin my fixed up 561 !! Great fun rebuilding ! now I just need the correct Bag...

How hard is it to replace the bearings in this ? Do I need ant special tools ?? thanks ken

Eurekastar, Thanks for the info on the rivets, Id like to hear about the bumper painting process. the Picture of your Kirby is certainly a benchmark. Today I will be completing the disassembly and begin the wet sanding/ polishing of the aluminium.Ive done my share of this as Ive restored a few...

Where would I find the correct rivets that hold the bumpers on ?

Hi Will, I want to restore it, but I am going to use it as well. At this point I have begun disassembly and I plan to polish all aluminium and reassemble with as many OEM parts as I can find. I would settle for a regular bag but would at some point like to find the correct one that I...

Thanks you all so much

Check the original sticker still there...

Newby here , Just got a Kirby 561. Its complete but needs some love . Id like to restore and use it . Whats my best option for a Bag ? Do I buy the black shakout I see available or do I search for an OEM bag ? or is there an upgrade that may make more user friendly. Wheres the best place to buy...