SpongeBobbed
650 Simpleton
Hey Guys,
Wanted to show my 1980 Heritage Special. Bought it as a basket case and I've been tinkering with it here and there.
I've been working on another 650 for a while, so I wanted something that I wouldn't have to do any serious fab work to. Put new fairing, seat, lights, covers, shocks, etc. rebuilt the bs34 carbs.
Ran great until I took it on a 200 mile run. Here are the things that have recently popped up:
- randomly loses power. The green neutral lights normally pops on when I turn the key right. Since I've taken it on the ride, power only comes on periodically when I turn the key. Starter power has also seemed to go kaput. Obviously some electrical issue.
- rear led taillight is blinking every 2 seconds for no apparent reason. It's not connected to the flasher in any way that I can tell.
- shuts off instantly after choke is disengaged. Once this happens it also loses all power.
- leaks a crazy amount of oil! Nothing when I'm cruising around town, but if I have it going all out for any longer than half hour, oil seems to be coming from everywhere. Leaks like crazy from under the engine and somewhere near the clutch/chain. After riding it for am hour straight I pull over and there was oil all over the left side of the rear tire. Obviously a big safety issue
Other than that it runs perfect! Haha. I'll do a bunch of research on here to figure out what's wrong, but if anyone has any tips let me know. Thanks
Wanted to show my 1980 Heritage Special. Bought it as a basket case and I've been tinkering with it here and there.
I've been working on another 650 for a while, so I wanted something that I wouldn't have to do any serious fab work to. Put new fairing, seat, lights, covers, shocks, etc. rebuilt the bs34 carbs.
Ran great until I took it on a 200 mile run. Here are the things that have recently popped up:
- randomly loses power. The green neutral lights normally pops on when I turn the key right. Since I've taken it on the ride, power only comes on periodically when I turn the key. Starter power has also seemed to go kaput. Obviously some electrical issue.
- rear led taillight is blinking every 2 seconds for no apparent reason. It's not connected to the flasher in any way that I can tell.
- shuts off instantly after choke is disengaged. Once this happens it also loses all power.
- leaks a crazy amount of oil! Nothing when I'm cruising around town, but if I have it going all out for any longer than half hour, oil seems to be coming from everywhere. Leaks like crazy from under the engine and somewhere near the clutch/chain. After riding it for am hour straight I pull over and there was oil all over the left side of the rear tire. Obviously a big safety issue
Other than that it runs perfect! Haha. I'll do a bunch of research on here to figure out what's wrong, but if anyone has any tips let me know. Thanks