[IMG] Definitely a Scrambler, if that is an 305, that was my first bike!
Keager, what was the commercial for bikes or cars? Trying to find it on line. Sure looks Fred's bike, definitely an HRC version of the 85.
If you take it to the car wash, stand back and use the rinse cycle only, high pressure soap will get into places you don't want it and corrode. I...
Hmmm, looks familiar [IMG]
If you are sure your splice is OK, then try cold booting the bikes ECU by disconnecting battery for 15-30 minutes.
I agree with Captain 80s, I put a switch which ran a relay to control fan on my 03 6th gen. Fan motor draws a lot of current, relay keeps you from...
Don't forget one coil fires two cylinders, check the push on connectors for the trigger wires. I had a hard time finding a bad connection, just...
Don't beat yourself too much, these bikes are taller than true sports bikes and not the lightest. Try to figure a path where the angles work in...
Try letting it warm up more, I have to wait till my 8th gen gets up to 140 before it runs smoothly. Don't rush it.
When I cleaned up my 83, I bought a used tank and all the plastics from and 85, totally different color scheme. Got everything but the left side...
Careful, by "torches" he means flashlights!
Check all the electrical connectors for corrosion, after restoring my 83 last summer, I had a problem with the trigger wires to the coils being...
Looks more like a mud wasp, good luck on diagnosis.
I use the bucket with the site window, not calibrated. Add oil till it starts to appear, then start engine, let it settle down and finish filling...
Wouldn't pay $80 for a lock that use the D-Ring/Strap, my cable loops around the chin guard with both ends under the rear cowl. I have had a...
Bucket: Lowes Pump: Harbor freight (includes hose & filler end) Filter Bracket: online somewhere Filter: AutoZone Total investment: approx $40...
My oil system. Buy oil by the gallon, no funnels to get dirty, no drips on driveway, can add small amounts as needed. [IMG]
Looks like a good lock, but my cable was $8 at REI, not $80.00.
No problem with plastics, cable is vinyl coated.
Nice to see Metzler did so well, I have have the Lasertecs on my 83 since 84, might have been called something else then, can't remember.
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