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Unread 11-25-2008, 09:22 AM
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So it's been over a YEAR since I bought a battery with intentions of firing up the CB72. In October 07 I also rebuilt the starter clutch with a new starter clutch ring that I found on Ebay thank goodness! Then in February/March I went in and checked the points and ignition circuit. Then in October I serviced the starter with some new bearings and resurfacing of the communicator and brushes. I also put some new gaskets in the carbs at the same time and attempted to start it up. Well it just WAS NOT getting enough fuel to do anything more than puff a couple times. So last weekend I dissasembled the fuel tank petcock and went to work.

  1. October 2007 Found some float bowl gaskets and fuel hose.
  2. October 2007 Put some new tubes in the tires for rolling around.
  3. October 2007 Serviced the starter solenoid and connections.
  4. November 2007 Rebuilt the starter and replaced worn bearings.
  5. November 2007 Adopted a 2000.5 Aprilia Mille RSV, got distracted.
  6. In The Meantime Battery Tender kept the battery alive and fresh.
  7. November 2008 Disassembled fuel petcock for much needed cleaning.
  8. November 2008 Double checking the electrical for durability.
Now the rain has just come in for a few days so when the sun comes back out it will be time to fire it up! I'm TOTALLY sure that this bike will start up without a problem now that it will be getting a full shot of fuel. I remember riding this thing around in high school just fine so it's going to be exciting so see it start up.
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