It's nice to know there are other old farts out there. And at least one that's learning how to ride again like me. Cheers
Finally got things sorted enough to feel safe to ride it farther than I can push it. Three sunny days in a row in the PNW. Been taking an extra...
No cold beverages but I gotta tell ya, that premium E0 fuel smells fantastic... :topsy_turvy:
Well... Squirrelman mentioned mentioned by-passing the relay and I found TOE CUTTER's carb cleaning thread where he talks about jumping the pump...
Damn, that's what I should be smoking. Can't hear the fuel pump come on with the key on- even with a stethoscope.
I read a thread that mentioned shorting the fuel pump relay to fill the bowls but I can't find it. I'm looking at the bike right now and there's...
Hey thanks for the replies- 'appreciate it. Gonna try to start it this weekend. Dumb question: How does the fuel pump work? Does it run when you...
My 84 700 had been sitting all winter with the carbs drained. Is there a good way to fill the carbs back up?
Well, one of us is showing their age. That's an Orion slave girl from the original Star Trek.
Explain to an alien? I'd rather demonstrate. [ATTACH]
Got things back together and then noticed the instructions in the FSM. They say to stick your finger in the carb throat and hold the slide up when...
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Petcock When I took the tank off I notice that fuel was still drizzling out with the lever in the off position. Installed a nos petcock today and...
I'd go up hwy 9 to Sumas and go from there. Trip will be contingent on me getting the bike running again.:rolleyes:
The more oil, the mo better. So you're on the island? Where abouts? It would give me another destination.
Yeah Randy, the bodywork was painted by the PO. I don't know what he used for the clear coat but he claimed he had $500 in paint costs alone. He...
As a matter of fact SkiMad, I had several beers last night. I think I'll cut the paint off with an exacto knife and get some wide pin striping or...
Work is hectic, too many things on the summer to do list, and then... there's the 700. Got the carbs out Sunday to clean em up. It wasn't easy...
thx1138 was right, they are available at partzilla. I was looking at the wrong fiche.
You are correct!:hi2: I read the fiches wrong and was looking at the air funnels. :doh:
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