Jetblackchemist wrote:Welcome to the forum, it sounds like things are off to a good start. Interesting choice on the knobs, I think you can get away with not opening it up...based on the fact that these little motors are built like tank and your oil was pristine. It's always a good idea to get a bike fired up before getting into the motor; that way if you do go in there, you can diagnose any problem areas first by how she runs.
Thanks for the welcome! The tires are a bit funky but they were cheap and will get me on the road. I'll spring for some whitewalls when they are available and I have everything else on the bike sorted out. Good to know about the engine. I got a bit spooked reading some posts on here about crankshaft problems and the like given the limited availability of parts.
After you get the carburetor, and pet sewed up, clean and check the point gap, put in new plugs, check for spark add some gas...flip the choke, kick it over and see what happens.
That's the plan! I hope it fires up. I can't wait to hear it run!
A lot of people swear by seafoam, to clean out everything it touches...I myself haven't ever used it, but if it can save going in and cleaning out all the carbon, as they say...then I am all for it.
I run a can through my Jeep every few months and I swear by it as well. I'm not sure how much carbon buildup there will be after 2335 miles but it can't hurt.
If you have any questions when you get on the 12V feel free to PM me; if you have an issue, I've walked a couple of people through it that needed extra help; mainly it's been wire color issues...the rest is pretty straight forward.
I read your tutorial and it looks pretty straightforward. I don't anticipate any problems. My wiring harness is in great shape and I already picked up the rectifier at Radio Shack. How does your headlight conversion work at night? I'll probably avoid riding at night but I'm sure there will be times when I'm caught out after dark and it would be nice to be able to see.
Edit: Oh yeah, congrats on the choice;
when it's all said and done, your brother is going to want want one
I think he already does. He's already trying to talk me into switching bikes for a Mt. Lemmon run after we get mine going. I can't wait to get it put back together and take a picture of it with his and my uncle's Goldwings.
