Winter project underway

[AlfromNH]

Further progress... Engine & tranny installed, since this picture was taken I've connected the final drive, installed the boot and torqued the swing arm pivots.

Not too far from being able to wheel it outside and fire it up!  

[AlfromNH]

Today was a big day- I wheeled it out to the garage and started it!


The good news- it runs! And all the electricals work, the gen light goes out ~~1200RPM.
The bad news- it only idles, I give it any throttle and it just bogs.

Rebuilt carbs with new needle, needle jets, diaphragms, floats and float needles. Mixture screws 1/2 turn out.

[AlfromNH]

After further review...

The left cylinder was only running intermittently. If I put my hand over the carb throat, it would bring it to life briefly. Turns out the idle jet is plugged, I swapped idle jets left-for-right and the problem moved to the right side. I soaked all the jets and blew them out as part of the rebuild, so now I'm going to buy new ones.

[AlfromNH]

Good progress now! Got the carbs about 90% dialed in, been able take some test drives up and down the street. Still waiting for my painted parts...

[steve hawkins]

Congratulations.  Now you have a bike that you have 'bonded' with and am now an expert on.  Time to enjoy the riding season

Cheers

Rev light.

[montmil]

Whoot!  [smiley=clap.gif]

[AlfromNH]

This project is complete! I'm real happy with the way it turned out, and it's a really fun ride.  

[montmil]

Liking the reflections of the clouds in the fuel tank. Beautiful bike.  [smiley=beer.gif]

[AlfromNH]

Thanks Monte! And thanks to you and everyone here for all the help along the way. It's been a fun project.