Thanks guys. Now the thing is running I need to get on with the list of set up and checking jobs as below.
1. Check fluid levels, and check for oil leaks.
2. Check oil is supplying to both sides of the cylinder head.
3. Check oil is returning to the tank.
4. Check tachometer is working.
5. Check that the battery is charging.
6. Check that the battery is not over charging.
7. Strobe the ignition timing.
8. Vacuum balance the carbs.
9. Fit the petrol tank and seat.
Couldn't do the above before as the test tank was leaking badly, a huge garage fire is probably not the best plan.
So once the engine was started I removed it and emptied the petrol out and put it in the bin. The new Sealey tank has arrived today so the next opportunity I have I can get on with the list. The new tank looks to be a much better quality item than my old one. That said, the old one has done 9 years of service so not too bad. On the plus side the new one has the valve at the end of the pipe, the other was on the tank so every time it was disconnected I had to catch a tube full of petrol. Not ideal.
[ Guests cannot view attachments ]
Whilst waiting for the new test tank to arrive I got the petrol tank built up. Fitted a new filler cap and found that the pins are now located with circlips. Last time I did one I had to peen the ends over with my chain splitter. Much easier with the circlips. [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
The clips that hold the bottom trims are a bit tricky. I wish I had opened them up before the tank was painted. Being very gentle I managed to tease them open without any paint pinging off or cracking. I was a bit concerned that the trims would not sit flush to the tank, but once the tabs were closed over them it pushed them hard against the tank side. I used a small block of soft wood and a small hammer to close the tabs. The trims actually look very good. I temporarily fitted the fuel tap to draw around it, then used a sharp scalpel to remove the paint from under the tap as left on the petrol tends to get under the paint and create blisters. Last job I drilled the paint out of the tank badge locating holes and fitted some new collets. The badges then went on with a couple of dabs of clear silicone. They were gently knocked home using the same block of wood and hammer.
[ Guests cannot view attachments ]
[ Guests cannot view attachments ]
Just a little fun item that came off eBay, approximately the year the bike was born. All the proceeds (£5) were donated to a hospice, so a worthwhile thing.
[ Guests cannot view attachments ]
