@BrianMatson, Aerospace 303 is the bomb on rubber parts. Before reinstalling all the little rubber parts, grommets, tank rubbers, headlight/taillight gaskets, treat them with 303. They will literally last for ever - treating them once a year afterwards. 303 is probably my favorite detailing product of all time. PS: you will find several versions of 303 - aerospace, marine, etc. The only difference is sheen. 👍🏻
Excellent vid! I’m about to start working on mine. My left carb is allowing gas to flow through the overflow tube when I engage the peacock. It’s either the needle or the float. To take the tank off it needs to be empty I imagine. Should I run the bike until it’s empty or do you suggest another way?
You can just pull the carb too. Drain the tank. Easiest is to remove both fuel lines for the carbs and put them into a gas can. Then turn on the petcock. It’s slow but doesn’t make a mess. You could also use a siphon.
And so it begins... : ) I haven't done a full tear down but I can't tell you how many times I've gone back to my iPhone photos to see how things looked before I started tinkering. It can be a little scary taking stuff apart for the first time. I got my first bike 3 years ago, a 1975 Honda CB750. It's been a blast learning to do maintenance and make upgrades. At some point I'd love to get a vintage Honda twin and do a full tear down and restoration. I don't think you'll need to replace the wiring harness. Those wires look pretty good. No posi locks needed.
@BrianMatson, Aerospace 303 is the bomb on rubber parts. Before reinstalling all the little rubber parts, grommets, tank rubbers, headlight/taillight gaskets, treat them with 303. They will literally last for ever - treating them once a year afterwards. 303 is probably my favorite detailing product of all time. PS: you will find several versions of 303 - aerospace, marine, etc. The only difference is sheen. 👍🏻
Love it. Will find some.
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I’m so excited for this series. I don’t care how many videos it takes.
There are gonna be quite a few so that’s good. Lol
Jack Black doing a bike restauration - great stuff!
People keep saying that.
What a cool gauge! And yes BVM I would try and reuse that wiring harness.
Definitely salvageable lots to clean up.
Excellent vid! I’m about to start working on mine. My left carb is allowing gas to flow through the overflow tube when I engage the peacock. It’s either the needle or the float. To take the tank off it needs to be empty I imagine. Should I run the bike until it’s empty or do you suggest another way?
You can just pull the carb too. Drain the tank. Easiest is to remove both fuel lines for the carbs and put them into a gas can. Then turn on the petcock. It’s slow but doesn’t make a mess. You could also use a siphon.
What a cool bike! Love this channel!
Super cool bike! Glad you’re enjoying it.
And so it begins... : ) I haven't done a full tear down but I can't tell you how many times I've gone back to my iPhone photos to see how things looked before I started tinkering. It can be a little scary taking stuff apart for the first time. I got my first bike 3 years ago, a 1975 Honda CB750. It's been a blast learning to do maintenance and make upgrades. At some point I'd love to get a vintage Honda twin and do a full tear down and restoration.
I don't think you'll need to replace the wiring harness. Those wires look pretty good. No posi locks needed.
The wires do look clean. A great sign. But we shall see won’t we!
Great bike. When’s the last time it ran?
Last registered in 81.
Do you live in Wisconsin
No. But close!
Bag and tag, bag and tag.
It helps.
@@KeepOnWrenching Oh yes! And the parts list and service manual - all helps.
@@KeepOnWrenching Tip. Save the bags after rebuild because you can use them on the next one you do!!!!! LOL.
It's a really nice bike! How can I contact you thank you
Message me vis keeponwrenching.com