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Oddjob:
That's an F1 but with a tank and side panels painted in the F2 blue.
Odd he has the tyre pressure warning label off a 400 four on the chainguard.
Looks to have been stood for some time.
DomP:
It was ridden in 2017 then stored in his garage so will need some gentle persuasion I'd imagine. Full going over and soak the piston rings in a little oil first before easing it over by hand?
Matt_Harrington:
Well done and hope it turns out OK.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: DomP on August 07, 2023, 02:55:20 PM ---It was ridden in 2017 then stored in his garage so will need some gentle persuasion I'd imagine. Full going over and soak the piston rings in a little oil first before easing it over by hand?
--- End quote ---
My 400 had stood for 10-12 years PO had periodically cranked it over via kick start - I managed to get it going after I had stripped the carbs as they were all stuck solid on the sliders.
Compression was not great - ended up needing a re-bore.
I guess it depends on how far damp air has entered the cylinders via any open valves - you might be lucky.
DomP:
I'm prepared for some work to get it going but it's a good base for a winter project I think.
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