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I took the motor out so I can get the frame coated and for easy access to check that everything is in order while getting it nice and clean. As far as I know, the top end is in good shape, compression is good and it was running well without any mechanical problems before it was left to sit and...

Shifter came off after about 15 minutes with a grinder. Motor was out about an hour after that. Now it's time to get to work on cleaning the motor and replacing the shifter shaft (not sure if that's what it's called).

Thanks, guys/gals! Here's a pic of the shifter. I've got a buddy en route now to help with pulling the motor out today after we grind that thing off. Hoping it'll be an easy fix, but I've got all day and plan on using it if necessary.

Sorry, here's a pic from before I started breaking it down, and where in at with it now. Motor is coming out tomorrow As far as the shifter goes, there's not much more to say except that someone welded it on to the shaft. I'm not quite sure how to proceed with that, but it is going to...

Title is on the way. So is the pizza.

Hello everyone, I'm brand new to the forum and thought it a good idea to join after being given a 650 special a few weeks ago. After doing a bit of research, I'm really excited to tear it apart and make it my own. The bike had been sitting outside for the last 3 years, but it was...