Out of the van and into the shop for a little carb cleaning and batery replacement.
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They really are pretty neat looking bikes.
Super simple even the front caliper is cable operated no master to clean!!!
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It is a little dirty but underneath the grime is a pretty decent little machine.
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seat, is nice too.
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Pretty pleased with the condition of the tank too.
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Taking the seat off to ease removal of the tank.
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Tank and carbs off.
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Pretty dirty under there but tonight is just about getting it running...
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So simple compared to any of the multi cyl bikes...
Sory I had a couple of carb shots but I some how didn't save them... Just imagine a clean carb...
I threw it back together, pushed the starter button twice and she fired right up it even idles under 1K. Funny how smooth and quiet a twin can be when it has such low miles.
The oil has only been changed 4 times since 1975...lol I will be giving it it's 5th!
Everything works...Well it does now. I think the previous owner parked it because I found out right after starting it that it has a mysterious short that kills EVERYTHING but didn't blow the fuse. Turns out there was a loose male spade in the multi-connector for the ignition switch. I got lucky and found it right away. plugged it back in and vroom we were off. Yes, I checked the oil and air in the tires (which are original).
So I took it out for a 10 mile rip around the city. I forgot how charming small torquey bikes are. This thing runs like a watch, OK a vibrating watch but pretty smooth for a paralell twin. It pulls well and I hit an indicated 60 once...Yes I have no idea how fast that really was.
So here is how it looks after being ridden. LOL.
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I was just going to turn it but I like it enough that I think I will go through it like project 13 and get it all back to "1975". Yeah baby!
From picking it up to running (including charging the new battery) in 4 hours! Not bad for a bike that hasn't seen the road since 2005.
Next will be a complete once-over to make sure everything is adjusted properly and a good old fashioned detailing.