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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #255 on: September 03, 2023, 02:52:38 PM »
You should get one good set out of the two  ;)

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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #256 on: September 03, 2023, 04:08:22 PM »
The first set is stripping down ok appart from some stuck parts but all gave in with heat and persistence. Having a rest and coffee atm!
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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #257 on: September 03, 2023, 04:30:40 PM »
You need to extend that bracket, or put one the other side to stopncentre stand hitting chain

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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #258 on: September 03, 2023, 05:20:57 PM »
Bryan it does extend below exhaust so will make some provision for stand.
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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #259 on: September 05, 2023, 05:44:02 PM »
In between cleaning carbs I have been refurbishing a horn I got from Andy c101 on this forum.it was off a different model and had poor chrome and the wrong bracket.i already had another horn in good nick chrome wise but the plastic trumpet was missing so I wondered if it was possible to transfer the chrome bit and bracket over. Turns out it is with a bit of care, it has to be levered off some little crimped areas and refitting is a pain including a screwdriver stabbing my hand! Back on bike and looks the part.
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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #260 on: September 05, 2023, 11:44:36 PM »
Looks good Mick.  ;)

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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #261 on: September 09, 2023, 09:10:01 AM »
The original carbs were not too bad compared to the rest of poor Lazarus, after a few rounds with the ultrasonic cleaner and carb cleaner now being re-assembled using original brass and new rubbers from Nurse Julie. If things go to plan today I might go for a start up, just need that bit of encouragement to keep pushing to complete the last bits of rebuild. Always something else to do or spend on but nearly there!
If i do start it I will try to video it for your entertainment!
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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #262 on: September 09, 2023, 10:56:16 AM »
Keep at it Mick, you will get finished in the end  ;)

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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #263 on: September 09, 2023, 11:24:40 AM »
Always exciting when it comes to first start up! Even if we always have that little bit of trepidation. 😳😳
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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #264 on: September 09, 2023, 12:42:49 PM »
Hope the first start up goes to plan Mick it will be rewarding when it does.
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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #265 on: September 09, 2023, 01:15:24 PM »
Check the points wires have not become disconnected in the rubber boot by the rear brake light switch, caught me out more than once

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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #266 on: September 09, 2023, 02:14:32 PM »
Carb rebuild going a bit slowly still hoping today or possibly tomorrow.
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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #267 on: September 09, 2023, 04:40:19 PM »
dammit ran out of time today, carbs took longer than i thought, maybe tomorrow.
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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #268 on: September 10, 2023, 04:19:37 PM »
LAZARUS LIVES!!!! Finished the carb rebuild except for a couple of small bits, have not polished the outer parts yet as was impatient to get it going. I rigged up my temporary fuel tank with some bits of old pipe, and fitted new spark plugs. The coils are the originals and are a bit crusty so will need some attention but worked well enough for now. I did do a video as promised but having trouble uploading it, will try again. anyway, to cut a long story short it started, and first time! A genuine first time with no hesitation, I am so chuffed.
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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #269 on: September 10, 2023, 04:58:31 PM »
Well done, with what you started from i would go and buy a lottery ticket!

 

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