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Offline tblem

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barnfind 500 four
« on: January 17, 2014, 02:43:59 PM »
Hello.... new to your site.....I have been given a 500 four with 5580 miles showing that was put away running in 1976. I am digging it out and really do not know what to do with it. I might try to sell it as is, but am considering trying to get it started and cleaned up. Any thoughts? Tips or forums I need to read?
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Offline calj737

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Re: barnfind 500 four
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2014, 02:47:30 PM »
You can download a manual from this site and run through a 3,000 mile tune up. That will allow you to sell it with greater information about it, or decide which way to go- keep or sell.

Either way, a running motor brings higher value for a bike. Even if it still needs restoration work. Congrats, your good fortune is enviable!
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Re: barnfind 500 four
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2014, 11:31:12 PM »
if its been left that long pull the spark plugs and squirt some oil down the cylinders and turn it over slowly with the kicker first if its not locked up,also dump what ever oil is in the sump and replace it with a cheap non friction modified oil,be wise to change the oil filter aswell,why wont someone give me a free 500?post some pictures,youll need five posts i think before you can?
« Last Edit: January 17, 2014, 11:36:49 PM by dave500 »
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Re: barnfind 500 four
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2014, 03:53:27 AM »
Quote from: dave500 on January 17, 2014, 11:31:12 PM
if its been left that long pull the spark plugs and squirt some oil down the cylinders and turn it over slowly

 Oil=Transmission fluid - might work even better. Transmission fluid and acetone if they are sticky.

How's the paint on it?  Sounds like a score. I bet it's worth at least hundred bucks.

Welcome to the site, these guys are good for everything.
« Last Edit: January 18, 2014, 03:55:09 AM by faux fiddy »
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Re: barnfind 500 four
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2014, 09:37:49 PM »
Happy to say the 500 has come back to life after 38 years of storage! Some carb cleaning and prep and she fired up. So far I am out a battery, hoses and some chemicals. Thanks for all the help and input. I feel blessed that all the electrics have worked and I can start the overall process.......Tim
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Re: barnfind 500 four
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2014, 12:07:38 AM »
i hope you keep it and dont just flip it,can you post some pics please?we all love pics here,if you do sell it, please not to someone who wants to "cafe"it or make a rat/bobber/brat,tracker,custom chopper or some other piece of #$%* out of a perfectly engineered bike that is a pleasure to ride,and they run with later model bikes just fine,get them pics up man!
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Offline petercb750

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Re: barnfind 500 four
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2014, 12:43:39 AM »
this should be in the pissed off thread, cos it pisses me off that I don't get my hands on bikes like this...
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Re: barnfind 500 four
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2014, 12:59:07 AM »
im pissed of i didnt post that,both our replies should be moved to the pissed off thread?
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