Finally started the restoration on a 79. Under 40k kms, early bike.
So far, I have removed the exhaust and separated the mufflers from the header/collector so I can clean them up, paint the collector, new gaskets, etc. (The removal of the mufflers was a job in itself)
The swing arm has been removed, old bearings/ races out now, waiting for new bearing set.
The rear drive was disassembled, gave it good clean in/out and sealed back up with new fluid. The bearing and seal are still good, the original has not been removed as far as I can tell from the staked flat head screws.
All brakes disassembled, new seals and O rings installed, pistons still in great condition, unbelievably.
The carb rack was removed, disassembled, new carb kit purchased, The carbs had at least a can of carb cleaner blasted through every orifice, They are clean, clean, clean.
Everything pretty much done, except for removing the needle jets, still need a long circlip plier to get those deep circlips off.
I want to see if the single position needles are still in there.
Put the 3 nitrophyl floats into a glass jar with a bit of weight on top, I want to see if any fuel gets absorbed, if it does then will need new floats.
Anyone know how long it would take for fuel to be absorbed into the floats if they are in fact not good. The bike has been sitting dry for 36 years, since 1990 in fact.
From reading the forums, I see that member Scotch makes new brass floats. Thinking it might be wise to just get new brass floats. Any thoughts?
I'll get a few pics uploaded soon. Cheers.
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