The rebirth of Lazarus

[Trigger]

You should get one good set out of the two 

[mickwinf]

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!

[Bryanj]

You need to extend that bracket, or put one the other side to stopncentre stand hitting chain

[mickwinf]

Bryan it does extend below exhaust so will make some provision for stand.

[mickwinf]

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.

[Trigger]

Looks good Mick. 

[mickwinf]

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!

[Trigger]

Keep at it Mick, you will get finished in the end 

[Johnny4428]

Always exciting when it comes to first start up! Even if we always have that little bit of trepidation. 😳😳

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Hope the first start up goes to plan Mick it will be rewarding when it does.

[Bryanj]

Check the points wires have not become disconnected in the rubber boot by the rear brake light switch, caught me out more than once

[mickwinf]

Carb rebuild going a bit slowly still hoping today or possibly tomorrow.

[mickwinf]

dammit ran out of time today, carbs took longer than i thought, maybe tomorrow.

[mickwinf]

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.

[Bryanj]

Well done, with what you started from i would go and buy a lottery ticket!