……And here we go

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[nugget]

That could be an empty box for all we know. If there is a battery in that box, don’t you need a bike to fit it too. Have you found it yet?

[Stig]

Box is actually empty

BUT, battery is on charge for a first charge when filled

And no, I’ve not found the bike yet. That’s the next task

[nugget]

[Stig]

Today’s progress, for the doubters out there it’s not AI generated!

[undeadhairy]

All I can say is, about bloody time

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Fuels looking a bit rough…..

But it lives



First start since 2020

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15r8h- ... p=drivesdk

[nugget]

It looks a bit like green pond water.

[Stig]

It took about 15 seconds on the button but it fired up and sounded great.
I’ve removed the tank, dropped the bowls off and cleaned them out. I’m just waiting for new bowl gaskets to arrive to be able to reassemble
I’ve ordered a clutch slave rebuild kit too as that has leaked. If the kit doesn’t cure it I may have a spare in my box of goodies.

While I’m waiting for parts I’m gunna replace the brake fluid and have the rear tyre replaced. I’ll also drop the oil and change the filter too
Next I need to look for a replacement front tyre next as it’s well out of date and probably has a flat spot after being stood for so long

[Stig]

Had a busy day working on bike today. Started off by collecting a recently purchased headstock stand from Buxton then had to make a pin as the std fitments made the stand hit the underside of the top cowl. Not good!

So far progress has been good. New rear tyre fitted. Float bowls cleaned, new gaskets and reassembled. No more leaks.

Old fuel drained from tank.
Rear caliper stripped, blasted, repainted, seals removed and grooves cleaned and everything reassembled. Now have a pedal that feels like I’ve dropped an anchor

Clutch slave rebuilt with new seals, bled up and all gears select

Front brakes checked and fluid replaced. However I messed up and broke the lever while lowering the bike ramp I didn’t realize the lever was catching the end of the lathe causing it to snap at the pivot point. New lever ordered

Dropped engine oil and filter then couldn’t find the new filter. I therefore had to order one the won’t be here til the end of the week

Finally, I’ve now got headstock stand working right so dropped the front wheel out to get the new front tyre fitted tomorrow

Fingers crossed if all goes well it’ll be ready for the MOT at the start of next week

[undeadhairy]

Is it on the road yet??

[Stig]

Is it on the road yet??

Yes. Took it out for a shakedown test, just over 60 miles. Ran fine but kept stumbling on tickover at junctions. So I stripped off the carbs and gave them a thorough clean and blow through









Been out second time to check carb issues solved. Did 40 miles and all good. Thought I’d got it nailed until I pulled up on the drive at home. Left it ticking over to then see coolant spots on the swingarm under the expansion.
I’ve since stripped off the side panel to check the coolant level and found the grommet perished where the expansion pipe goes through the top of the bottle. Unfortunately you can’t buy it as a separate part from Yamaha so I’ve ordered some grommets off Fleabay. Currently waiting for those to arrive before starting the next chapter

All in, it’s been good to get back out on 2 wheels even if I’m a bit rusty on corners. Need to work on those chicken strips

[undeadhairy]

I know, it'll be, the rubbers won't have gone, it's the bike crying that it's free from prison and finally able to go for a run, the lack of exercise making it sweat