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Longstride:
Hi folks,



As some of you know from the introduction board, I took a gamble on a US import 550 F2.

Well she’s arrived, so my journey can begin!

First things, chrome gone in places but who cares really?  Gave her a wash.   Changed air filter.   Ordered a clutch cable.   Found some gunk in master cylinder for front brake, not sure if I can clean that or not yet.   New battery going on now.

Will drop and top up oil, then see if she’ll fire up gently!

Paperwork says she came from Ohio!

taysidedragon:
If it hasn't run for a while I'd put a bit of oil down the bores and on the camshaft, then turn it over a few times with the kickstart,  ignition off.

Longstride:
New battery, new fuel, new air filter.

Kicked a bit of oil around engine as suggested (thank you) and then to my amazement the starter worked!    20-30 seconds turning over and we got a pop then a few more then a one cylinder fire, then two then four!

Yes yes I knew I SHOULD have cleaned carbs, and I will now, but I wanted to see if she would go!

Happy days!   Electrics seem good!   She runs!

philward:
Great result - always good to get a project to run to assess the starting point.

Longstride:
Has anybody got any tips on what to do with that brake system?

Clean it? 
Rebuild it?
Replace it?

Cheers

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