Sunday, June 12, 2011

6-12-11 6 hrs. Got the bike running and took it for a ride!!! Oiled and installed the air filters, installed points and plugs, adjusted the timing, troubleshot the the wiring (coil not plugged in all the way). wired in the handlebar switches, reinstalled the headlight, installed front fender, filled engine with oil, adjusted the chain, torqued bolts through out. Cleaned gas tank varnish with a gallon of carb cleaner I bought from NAPA, rebuilt the petcock including new seals, installed new gas lines, mixed three gallons of gas, installed new gas cap and keys.

Bike Started 3rd kick!! and ran great. Now time for fine tuning carbs and final touches after which comes the nice paint job