The story so far:
Dragged from a tarp shed after a 15 year sleep.
Major disassembly followed by moving everything to the basement.
Top end off and things are ugly.
Lost keys cut to code by an ebay seller. Fine job.
Cleaned tank with vinegar, looks functional (probably)
Searching for a good engine machine shop.
The goal here is safety, reliability and cosmetics in that order, the cosmetic part coming after many shakedown miles.
Also it will be slow-going, my projects always end up that way.
Next steps:
Ordering a Por-15 tank seal kit tomorrow unless someone knows a better way to preserve this tank for the long haul.
Soaking the carbs in Kleen-flo carb dip unless someone stops me. I think the sync windows won't tolerate it but the rest should be okay ?
The Lazarus Project
Re: The Lazarus Project
Welcome!
I always use POR15 . I like the product.
Its 1 bottle of cleaner, 1 bottle of metal prep, 1 can of paint.
Just make sure the tank doesn't need welding first of course.
Sync windows are probably glass. Not sure.
I assume you are doing the bottom end as well? Inspect/rebuild/ buy crank and seals.
I always use POR15 . I like the product.
Its 1 bottle of cleaner, 1 bottle of metal prep, 1 can of paint.
Just make sure the tank doesn't need welding first of course.
Sync windows are probably glass. Not sure.
I assume you are doing the bottom end as well? Inspect/rebuild/ buy crank and seals.
Colin
79 RD400F Daytona Special
81 RD350LC
89 TDR250
75 Kawasaki H1 500
77 Can-am Tnt250
79 RD400F Daytona Special
81 RD350LC
89 TDR250
75 Kawasaki H1 500
77 Can-am Tnt250
Re: The Lazarus Project
Yep, welcome to the form. Lots of 2 stroke wisdom on this form. Just heard over the weekend that you can use brake fluid, on the carb window(s) to take the yellowing off - they are plastic/plexiglas. I was warned that once the window is clear, neutalize/clean off the window as the brake fluid will eat thru the plastic. Anyone else heard of the remedy - sounds radical. I can't see the carb sync dimples on mine. A re-build is 50% of the fun of the journey, perhaps more - enjoy!
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The crank spins smooth but the bearings will have some pitting for sure, I'm not taking chances. All rubber parts will be replaced.2smoke wrote:I assume you are doing the bottom end as well? Inspect/rebuild/ buy crank and seals.
I was a 3rd level auto mechanics apprentice way back when and worked as an industrial mechanic for a few more years.
Spinning wrenches is no problem but motorcycles are their own thing. I'm learning on the fly and hoping for the best.
The carb dip I'm using is nasty stuff, it will eat plexi/plastic in minutes.