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donpetroleum:
This is 'Harry', who has been consigned to the back of the garage for around 20 years.

A quick status check shows that:-
The wheels still rotate
The tyres and inner tubes hold air (after re-inflating)
The left hand mirror still reflects
The seat lock still works

However:-
The engine won't kick over
Everything is covered in rust and/or corrosion
The seat base has rotted through, as have both mudguards and the exhaust
Fork stanchions and the entire front braking system needs replacing
etc - there's too much to list.

This isn't going to be a quick job  ;)


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Bryanj:
You can try removing the plugs and filling the pots with diesel to soak and see if it turns DO NOT try and turn the crank with the big nut on the points end, remove the alternator cover and try a breaker bar on the bolt that end but only clockwise till it moves a bit then rock it, careful and do not use the starter if it frees with the alternator cover off or you with make the oil gallery blanking plug disappear into somewhere findable.

MarkCR750:
Plenty to do there then!, great news about the mirror but try it at night I'm betting you'll hardly see anything in it 😀 , good luck with the restoration .

mickwinf:
good luck with that.... you will need it!

Johnwebley:


  its just a 3D jigsaw puzzle

 you know were all the parts go,its just a matter of finding them,


  bit of advice,get some fresh fuel,the old stuff  may be stale !!

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