This is really a teardown update at this point, but I've been slowly working on the 1982 Heritage Special with 18k miles that I picked up in April. Hopefully in another 6 months I'll be ready and registered for the spring!
Now that the tear "down" phase is just about complete, I'm starting to get organized for the build up - tracker format if I had to call it something.
I was lucky (so far), the bike didn't start when I got it, but with some TLC and hefty guidance from you all it turns out that the engine is a strong runner - so no immediate engine tear down plans.
This is how I found her:
Derustify tank with electrolysis - worked well
Left a red stripe on the tank, going with it for now. The PO mixed up tanks (red)
Carbs cleaned, cam adjustments, relay and starter troubleshooting, and riddle solving from PO, and it turns out the engine runs strong. Set the mix screws at 3.5 turns out and set the Idle at 1000 RPM. Did the Palm test from DogBunny's carb tuning write up and the exhaust is blowing equally strong from each tail pipe.
cam chain tensioner and recommended action +/- 1mm
Newbie mistake I made: used a temporary fuel supply and forgot to plug the vacuum barb. I cranked the crap out of it until I realized my mistake. Once I capped it off with a wire nut she turned over fine. The starter even became less noisy - must have reset itself after a long hibernation.
All parts off, yanked the engine solo, my boy helped me carry it to the shop
Hey where'd that ball bearing go? Note: footwear is not OSHA compliant.
Modifying the triple trees so I can run Suzuki RMZ forks up front - looking forward to that
On hindsight I would have switched to the flap disc earlier on the frame de-tabbing but worked out OK
The workshop - hideout.
Handlebars from a 2007 Ducati Monster S4R Comparo will fit the RMZ risers just right
1982 heritage Special motor. The black paint is mostly worn off but still evident. Earlier model replacement alternator from PO - grease pencil markings.
Cut down travel on RMZ 250 forks from 11.8 to 5.8 inches. Reduced spring rate to 0.65 for a 450 pound bike and 200lb rider.
Now that the tear "down" phase is just about complete, I'm starting to get organized for the build up - tracker format if I had to call it something.
I was lucky (so far), the bike didn't start when I got it, but with some TLC and hefty guidance from you all it turns out that the engine is a strong runner - so no immediate engine tear down plans.
This is how I found her:
Derustify tank with electrolysis - worked well
Left a red stripe on the tank, going with it for now. The PO mixed up tanks (red)
Carbs cleaned, cam adjustments, relay and starter troubleshooting, and riddle solving from PO, and it turns out the engine runs strong. Set the mix screws at 3.5 turns out and set the Idle at 1000 RPM. Did the Palm test from DogBunny's carb tuning write up and the exhaust is blowing equally strong from each tail pipe.
cam chain tensioner and recommended action +/- 1mm
Newbie mistake I made: used a temporary fuel supply and forgot to plug the vacuum barb. I cranked the crap out of it until I realized my mistake. Once I capped it off with a wire nut she turned over fine. The starter even became less noisy - must have reset itself after a long hibernation.
All parts off, yanked the engine solo, my boy helped me carry it to the shop
Hey where'd that ball bearing go? Note: footwear is not OSHA compliant.
Modifying the triple trees so I can run Suzuki RMZ forks up front - looking forward to that
On hindsight I would have switched to the flap disc earlier on the frame de-tabbing but worked out OK
The workshop - hideout.
Handlebars from a 2007 Ducati Monster S4R Comparo will fit the RMZ risers just right
1982 heritage Special motor. The black paint is mostly worn off but still evident. Earlier model replacement alternator from PO - grease pencil markings.
Cut down travel on RMZ 250 forks from 11.8 to 5.8 inches. Reduced spring rate to 0.65 for a 450 pound bike and 200lb rider.